Scene Study Classes in NYC, New York

The Shape of Things A play from 2001 by American author and film director Neil LaBute. It premièred at the Almeida Theatre,London in 2001. The play was directed by LaBute himself. The play tells the story of four college students, and their interactions with one another.

Our Town A 1938 metatheatrical three-act play by American playwright Thornton Wilder which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play tells the story of the fictional American small town of Grover's Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens.

In this class, actors work on script interpretation and in depth character breakdown. Giving the actor the opportunity to explore material, the actor feels free to take risks and fill the demands of the material.

This class is designed for students with some Bard experience, whether at the Studio with Page’s Shakespeare Monologues or Shakespeare Levels 1 or 2, or in previous study. This course delves deeply into the demands of successfully interpreting Shakespeare’s characters and text through body, voice, and speech, and imparts techniques...

This ongoing class will enhance your ability to work from a deeply personal and freely imaginative place, bringing spontaneity and risk, all in service of the text. Tools and exercises will be incorporated with scene work in order to develop the actor’s instrument (physical, emotional, intellectual) and build technique. On Camera For the first online...

This 10-week (fall, winter, spring)/ 8-week (summer) 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...

The Scene Study Intensives are the heart of the Barrow Group Acting School.  They are an ordered progression from which experienced actors train in The Barrow Group Acting Approach.  All students, regardless of experience, start with Scene Study Intensive I: The Tools. Please note, these are not beginning acting classes....

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...

Work with one of the Top Legit Talent Agents in the industry! Craig Holzberg, President of Avalon Artists Group, will be teaching a TV & Film Intensive for adults 16 years old and over.This class will be held online through the Zoom platform. This will be a live, interactive class where you will have a Q&A and be able to perform...

Important: This Price option is for New Students Only. For Returning Students, please proceed to this course.  Only New Students can avail of these promotional prices. Clients cannot purchase a 2nd 3-Part class for $99. We will not be able to warrant promotional price purchases for returning students. -- The advanced class gives advanced and...

Important: This course is for Returning Students only. For New Students, please proceed to this course. The advanced class gives advanced and professional actors a chance to focus on their specific needs and professional development. Students are given more difficult audition and scene work, and are challenged to broaden and expand their range with...

The Intermediate Scene Study Intensives are the heart of the Barrow Group Acting School. They are an ordered progression from which actors with previous training and experience train in The Barrow Group Acting Approach. All students, regardless of experience, start with Intermediate Scene Study I: Introduction to an Approach. This class (10-weeks...

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...

You will be working on scene study, cold-reading and audition techniques. This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Suzanne. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only.

3-Week Online TV/Film Intensive with David Vaccari for Experienced Actors! NEW CLASS ALERT!! Three time Artios nominee David Vaccari brings his unique perspective on auditioning for the camera to Acting & Voice Studios for the first time! Don't miss his Exclusive ONLINE 3-Week TV & Film Intensive! This...