Acting Classes in NYC, New York

Learn a solid audition technique. You only get one shot to get it right! Practice the best written movie scenes on camera every week under the guidance of one of the best in the business. "I will individually coach you as you rehearse on camera."  You will have the opportunity to watch and review your work every week accompanied by a firm and...

HAVE FUN BUT NEVER AT ANOTHER's EXPENSE!  Our classes for teens include both Improv and Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive a comprehensive education in creative writing and critical thinking while developing strong community and leadership skills – team, public speaking, self confidence, respect, listening, focus,...

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...

Ms. Amisano has a Master’s degree in Classical Theater (Shakespeare to Chekhov), and specializes in Classical and Contemporary monologues. Acting lessons consist of three parts: the first part of the lesson is spent warming up the body and doing acting exercises (improvisation and sense-and-memory); the second part is spent working on interpretation...

Audition preparation for Film, TV, Stage and Musical Theatre. Appropriate audition material (monologues, scenes, songs etc.) is chosen and thoroughly worked through and staged.  The actor’s headshot and resume is reviewed and critiqued so they are presenting themselves at their best. Exercises for relaxation, focus and posture are given so...

This class is a follow-up to Beginners Acting Class I. 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

As an actor, technique is your calling card. Technique is the cornerstone of all great work. This class consists of transformational exercises that will accelerate your growth exponentially, helping you to reach your full potential as an artist and human being.  The roots of creativity are explored. We go to the source, the wellspring where it...

Our Beginning Meisner Technique class, which meets online twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, is for actors who are just starting out with their acting studies or looking to delve deeper into Meisner’s technique. This intensive class is an introduction to master instructor Sanford Meisner’s approach for developing a strong...

Audition preparation for Film, TV, Stage and Musical Theatre. Appropriate audition material (monologues, scenes, songs etc.) is chosen and thoroughly worked through and staged.  The actor’s headshot and resume is reviewed and critiqued so they are presenting themselves at their best. Exercises for relaxation, focus and posture are given so...

This is an 8 week introduction to the Atlantic Technique. Learn how to analyze a scene to arrive at an essential action that brings the writer’s intentions to life and then play that action truthfully in the moment. The analytic skills will enable the actor to break down a script, and the improvisational skills will enable the actor to maintain an...

This comprehensive lab is an excellent start or refresher for the beginner adult actor. Explore acting exercises and techniques to develop your basic understanding of how to deliver a compelling and truthful performance. Students will be introduced to fundamentals of the Atlantic Technique through the exploration of scenes or monologues. Improve your...

In this 7-week course + 1 performance taught by comedy veteran D.F. Sweedler, you'll learn the tools of the trade and hone your craft. At the end of 7 weeks, you'll take to the legendary Comic Strip stage in front of a live audience (date to be determined). What you get: Eight weeks of hands-on instruction by a seasoned veteran in an intimate class...

Complete Title: Adult & Young Adult: Scene Study, Monologue, Audition Skills & Musical Theatre Audition Technique Scene study classes for both adults and teens will concentrate on two character scenes and monologues from contemporary plays. We will focus on acting technique, script breakdown, character development and the kind of moment-to-moment...

5 Week ADVANCED VoiceOver Tune Up - For the Working Voice Actor! with Voice Actor Paul Liberti Skills, techniques, insiders secrets for the working contemporary commercial voice-over actor - plus the opportunity to learn from and showcase to a top NY V/O agent in your final class. There are six key skills that every voice actor must learn for current...

Our advanced classes require a more rigorous examination of scripts, scenes, and character. This class is perfect for the actor who wishes to work more and make stronger choices (sometimes with limited time). The class teaches the actor to dive deeper into text analysis of the scenes and monologues, and will help you improve your audition technique...