The Arts Effect
Upcoming Classes in NYC

Kids Acting Intensive

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film.

Teen Acting Intensive

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film.

Audition-only players 1 downtown

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

The All-Girl Jr Company

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will explore theater essentials including improvisation, relaxation, sense memory, scene and character study, and fun theater games. Students will prepare scripted pieces along with creating original works. Please note: Participation in this class acknowledges that any and all creative work developed and created by and with the school is owned by the school. Interview required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details:...

Players 2 Uptown

The Arts Effect @ 1296 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience REAL LIFE on stage or screen. Our Method-based technique centers...

Players 1 Uptown

The Arts Effect @ 1296 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience REAL LIFE on stage or screen. Our Method-based technique centers...

Players 2 Weekend

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience REAL LIFE on stage or screen. Our Method-based technique centers...

Players 2 Downtown

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film. STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience REAL LIFE on stage or screen. Our Method-based technique centers...

Summer Weekend Acting Workshop for Children & Teens

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

In this two-day workshop, students will participate in fun and challenging acting exercises including: relaxation, vocal warm-up, sense memory exercises, improvisation, scene and character creation/development, movement exercises, text analysis, subtext exploration, and more. This Summer Weekend Workshop has been developed for budding thespians (future stars of the school play, future Oscar winners, future Broadway headliners), ages 9-16, interested...

Arts Effect Junior Actors

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Kids ages 6-9 are welcomed to join The Arts Effect for an exciting semester of theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more.  The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun character creation as they jump into scenes from some of their favorite books and movies such as Matilda, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Harriet the Spy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and...

Summer Acting Intensives

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In this course, students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film. Students focus on: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience real life on stage or screen. The school's method-based...

Girl Power Theater & Creative Writing Workshop

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

This girls only theater workshop is designed to empower and inspire girls ages 11–14 through a unique combination of theater, creative writing, debate and discussion, and mentorship. This Girl Power Theater Camp offers girls a fun, nurturing, girl-supporting environment to creatively share their voices and stories. Over the week, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and explore their girlhood while working together to create and...

Arts Effect Weekend Theater Mini Camp

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

In this 3-hour, super-fun session, students will explore the world of theater arts through exciting acting games, improvisation, movement exercises, scene and character creation, and more. This camp is the perfect fit for young creators, ages 6-9, interested in theater and acting. Each workshop is designed to engage and challenge new and returning students.

Audition-Only Kids Acting Intensive

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This audition-only acting workshop lead by Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney along with guest instructors including Nyu Tisch School of The Arts faculty, sketch comedy artists, and more, will focus on intensive scene study and character development. Students will be challenged by advanced sense memory, improvisation, and text analysis exercises as they prepare scenes to be presented at the end of the workshop. This workshop is a great fit for students/young...

All Girl Theater Company

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Elite 14- 20 year-old actors/creators will work together as a theater company: strengthening technique while also developing original scripts to be produced professionally in NYC and abroad. Students will be involved in all aspects of theater production including intensive rehearsal, design, and performance. Audition required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details: [email protected] Please note: Participation in this...

The Players - Acting Class for Kids/Teens

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film. Students will explore: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience Real Life on stage or screen. Our Method-based technique...

Junior Weekend Acting Workshop

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

In this class, students will experience a weekend of exciting theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more. The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun characters as they prepare a mini-play to present to friends and family. Students focus on: Technique Strengthening: Go beyond pretending and role-playing and actually experience real life on stage or screen. The school's method-based technique...

Audition Prep Weekend Workshop

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Learn how to best prepare for an in-person audition or a taping. Students will focus on the preparation of authentic audition sides and commercial/voice over copy. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in mock interviews and practice all the steps necessary for a successful “taped audition.” The class will also welcome special guest speakers from the industry to offer pointers/feedback to our students. All students must bring...

Industry Intensive With Paladino Casting

The Arts Effect @ 242 W 36th St, New York, NY

Polish-up your acting technique while learning the tricks of the trade from leading casting professionals. In this 3-hour intensive, participants will have the opportunity to explore audition essentials such as sensory work, character development, improvisation, text analysis, cold reading, and on-camera taping. Students will prepare authentic commercial & film/TV sides. All actors will receive a “reel” of their taped audition. Ages:...