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NOW 5 HOURS!!! Andy Roth is an independent casting director and producer. His unique approach to VO training has given hundreds of artists the ability to quickly and easily assess copy in any situation. He has been named the #1 VO instructor in New York by readers of Backstage Magazine. In this 5-hour Intensive workshop, limited to 10 actors, Andy...

This class is designed for the beginning / amateur adult actor. This class is a great introduction to the Barrow Group approach and foundation for the craft. The class highlights quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. Students will work with ensemble building games, script analysis, and scene study. No experience...

Edge Studio’s 3-hour Group Evaluation Class is the first step in your voiceover education. In this interactive, three-hour long class you will work in a small group setting with one of our Edge Studio Instructors to: Get a brief overview of the modern voice over industry Read for a coach and receive live feedback Receive a follow-up call with...

Curious about the Alexander Technique and want to learn more? Join our Alexander Technique weekly class! Class will be led by Ann Rodiger, BAC Faculty, and assisted by BAC teacher training students. Classes will explore basic principles of the Alexander Technique that guide you toward finding a better balance and dynamic body posture that you will...

The Barrow Group offers a wide variety of improvisation training and programming for beginners and professionals. Improv will stimulate your imagination, encourage playfulness, instill confidence, and sharpen collaboration and ensemble building skills. Our improv activities train you to be an innovative and refreshing actor. We highly recommend incorporating...

In this class, students will delve deeper into the Barrow Group approach and tools, while working on ensemble building games, script analysis/story structure, monologues, and scene study. Prerequisite: Beginners Acting Level 1 All exercises are designed to: Encourage spontaneity Foster real human behavior Help the actor become more sensitive, imaginative, responsive, and alive onstage...

NOT SURE IMPROV IS FOR YOU? WELL, GIVE US A FEW HOURS AND WE’LL SHOW YOU IT IS! Our intro is a fun, supportive introduction for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation with our unique character-based approach. Discover the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv through fun, focused games & drills - even through your computer...

This performance-based class will give students the fundamental building blocks of voice over technique and help students to understand what producers are listening for when they hire students. In the modern voice over industry, the most sought after performances are those that just sound natural. Often, you’ll see breakdowns asking for “conversational...

The Alexander Technique offers a set of skills and insights about how we think, move and breathe by connecting us through our senses to our thoughts, feelings, and actions. As actors and performing artists, we can use this method to invite more ease into our preparation instead of stiffness or tension. We can experience confidence in our posture,...

Our #1 Rule: HAVE FUN but never at another's expense! Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. We offer weekly classes Winter, Spring and Fall, plus Summer Camps. We also have teachers at schools, camps and community centers on weekends and...

Appropriate For: Casual Learners, Aspiring Professionals, and Working Professionals A successful voice actor once said that he spent 80% of his time getting work, and only 20% of his time actually in his booth recording and editing. The era of easily securing an agent and then sitting at home waiting for the phone to ring is past – every voice actor...

This class will help students understand the fundamentals of creating a professional home studio, from equipment to software to where to record. In the modern Voice Over market, having a professional home studio is integral for all voice actors. Years ago, you would be called into a professional studio to record or audition, but that is no longer...

For both new or seasoned voice over professionals, it’s pretty common knowledge that the Commercial voice over industry is massive. People are always selling something, and as a voice over actor, you should want to be the voice of that “something”, because that’s where the work is. In the 21st Century, commercials are everywhere and there...

Important: Instructor permission is required to attend this class. In this class, you will be working with experienced improvisers — some working in the business, others aspiring.  My goal is to make you the best possible performer you can be. We will do a mix of classic improv exercises as well as experimenting with new forms. ​This level...

With the theater world constantly changing, auditioning right now can feel like the Wild West - how do you handle in-person auditions? How can you set boundaries and be safe, but still book the gig? Guided by casting director Stephanie Klapper, you'll have an honest, positive, and proactive conversation about what auditioning in this current world...