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Unleash your creativity with a variety of performing arts classes in NYC. From acting to dancing, you'll learn new skills, gain confidence, and shine on stage.

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Shakespeare and the Battle of the Sexes

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Shakespeare’s female characters often challenge the 16th century patriarchal ideal of silent and subservient womanhood. Women of the time were expected to be chaste, silent and obedient, yet many of Shakespeare’s heroines push back against attempts to silence them. This course will include discussion of Kate and The Taming of the Shrew, the “merry war” of wits between Beatrice and Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing, and the conflicted,...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$160

6 sessions

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Intro to Acting II

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Examine the process of theatrical performance through hands-on performances and analysis of monologues and scenes.

(1070) Intermediate 18 and older
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$240

8 sessions

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Acting for Beginners

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Learn the basics of analyzing a script and creating a character through exercises, discussions, and in-class performance.

(1070) Beginner 18 and older
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$190

8 sessions

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The Seasoned Actor Workshop

The Seasoned Actor @ 134 W 29th St, New York, NY

The Seasoned Actor is an ongoing audition prep workshop, lead by actor & acting coach Georgia Warner. The group convenes once a week in 4-week increments, but actors are welcome re-enroll. Throughout the course, participating actors will have the chance to: work on actual upcoming auditions (or mock-auditions, which can be student-selected or teacher-assigned) work on-camera, and take home their filmed footage (for learning purposes) watch...

(10) All levels 16 and older
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$260

4 sessions

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Advanced Voice Over Intensive with Jessica Felrice

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

If you're a working VO actor who wants to book more work, don't miss this opportunity to learn what you need to shine in all of your voice over auditions! You'll have the opportunity to really hone your skills as she gives you extensive re-directs to help you perfect your next audition. All work is in a group format so you can not only benefit from your own feedback, but from watching other artists work as well. What to prepare: For this online...

(323) Advanced 18 and older
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$249

3 sessions

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Voice-Over Connection: Meet 5 Top NY V/O Agents

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

Our VO Connection is a MUST for all voice-over actors currently seeking agency representation or wanting to bump up to a new career level. The format will be a Q & A where you'll have YOUR chance to ask specific questions all about the voice-over industry, followed by meeting and showcasing your work one at a time to our panel of five agents. Advice and verbal feedback will be received and will immediately affect your audition results!...

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$169
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4-Week Film Acting Class with Aleta Chappelle

Acting & Voice Studios @ 213 W 35th St, New York, NY

Dive deep into acting for film with the lovely and renown Casting Director Aleta Chappelle. Ms. Aleta Chappelle is an active Casting Director with 8 current projects in production, is bringing her Internationally Acclaimed FILM ACTING CLASS to our studio for the First Time! This class is an introduction (no experience required) and a refresher (serves as a “tune-up” for experienced Actors) FILM ACTING TECHNIQUE 4 Part Course for professional...

(24) Beginner 16 and older
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$299

4 sessions

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Animation Voice Over Intensive with Jen Rudin

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

If you're a working VO actor who wants to book more work, don't miss this opportunity to learn what you need to shine in all of your animation voice over auditions! For this intensive, Jen will hand select ANIMATION COPY for you based on your AC profile information. You'll have the opportunity to really hone your skills at the mic in our V/O studio where she'll give you extensive re-directs to help you perfect your next audition. All work is in...

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$119
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Wake Up with Alexander Technique

Primary Stages ESPA @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY

Join us for our new morning Alexander class and start your day upright rather than uptight.  This class is designed for actors who want to jumpstart their morning with exercises to help in the audition room, rehearsal room, or wherever the day takes them.  The Alexander Technique teaches performers how to release habitual tension in their bodies while performing. This class will begin with exercises on how to sit, stand, and audition with...

(11) All levels 18 and older
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$300

10 sessions

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The Art of Auditioning

Primary Stages ESPA @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY

In this class, you'll focus on improving your auditioning through making confident choices—both in your audition and in your life as an artist. Guided by casting director David Caparelliotis, you'll have an honest discussion about what auditioning in this current world means and explore techniques to create the best audition possible. This class might be for you if you: Are an actor committed to pushing yourself to expand your auditioning...

(11) Beginner 18 and older
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$460

5 sessions

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One Year Directors Workshop

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 312 W 36th St, New York, NY

The One Year Directing Program is taught by co-artistic directors Seth Barrish and Lee Brock, and is a comprehensive approach to directing, divided into three sessions: Fall The year begins with an introduction to the Barrow Group approach, in depth script analysis, audition technique, and scene work with actors to focus on communication between actor and director to evoke natural, spontaneous performances. Winter In this session, the...

(66) All levels 18 and older
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$3,500

41 sessions

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Femme Fatales of Film Noir

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Six of the most vivid “bad girl” portrayals in early crime dramas. View and discuss the characters, actresses, female perspectives and directors. Scarlet Street (1945) Joan Bennett and her ruthless boyfriend (Dan Duryea, oily as ever) plot to destroy innocent painter Edward G. Robinson in Fritz Lang’s love-and-death noir. Leave Her to Heaven (1946) Gene Tierney dumps her fiance (Vincent Price) to marry Cornel Wilde, then brings ruin and death...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$145

6 sessions

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On Camera Media Training

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Does the idea of being on camera make you nervous or you’re just not sure what to say or where to look? If you’re an entrepreneur, author or expert, being able to speak well on camera is essential. This skill is key if you’re looking to get the media’s attention, speaking engagements and more customers. Plus—speaking on camera to create your own videos via social media will help you relate to your potential clients. In this course we’ll...

(1070) All levels 18 and older
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$105

3 sessions

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Acting 101: Beginning Technique & Scene Study w/ Marla

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

Acting 101: Beginning Technique & Scene Study w/ Marla Schaffel, Tony Award-Nominated Actress and Coach If you've been thinking about starting a career as an actor, Acting 101 is the PERFECT way to start off. You'll work with Marla who will introduce you to a variety of approaches to Acting, Stage basics, Terminology and the Craft of Acting. Acting begins with the ability to be your authentic self in the present moment. Since the ROOT of...

(323) Beginner 18 and older
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$329

6 sessions

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Actor Craft Expansion Program

The Barrow Group Acting School @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

This follow up program from our 1-Year Professional Acting Program is designed for Barrow Group students who are well versed in our approach and tools, to further supplement and expand their training. This program focuses on training in voice, movement, dialect, transformation work via scene study, and performance.

(66) All levels 18 and older
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$2,500

41 sessions

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Print Connection: Meet 4 Top NY Commercial Print Agents

Actors Connection New York @ 519 8th Ave 12th. Fl, New York, NY

Elevate your acting career by connecting with four leading commercial print agents in New York City. Unlock valuable insights, guidance, and opportunities to stand out in the competitive world of commercial print with this exclusive industry event. Join us to make lasting connections and propel your acting journey forward.

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$129
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2-Week Feature Film/TV Class With Joey Montenarello

Actors Connection New York @ 630 9th Ave, New York, NY

Join top NY film/TV casting director Joey Montenarello in an exclusive class where you'll work on scenes to replicate real-world auditions and gain industry insights to boost your booking success.

(323) All levels 18 and older
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$199

2 sessions

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Voice-Over with Jason Sasportas

CAST events @ 520 8th ave, New York, NY

Can you think of a more effective way to learn the basics of voice-over than working with a top VO agent in a broadcast-quality VO studio? Neither can we.  Class size is limited to 10 students, so you get more individual attention and time in the booth. This class is intended specifically for actors interested in learning commercial voice-over technique while acclimating themselves to the voice-over business in NY. Students should expect...

(162) Beginner 18 and older
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$107.97
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2-Week Auditioning for TV with Blaine Johnston

Actors Connection New York @ 519 8th Ave 12th. Fl, New York, NY

Blaine's background is in behind the camera & theater casting and he continues to work in various casting offices in New York City. He most recently worked on the 2023 Pilot Season and the 4th Season of YOUNGER on TVLand. He was the casting director for the short film Mariachi Madness and was/is a casting director for two NY theater companies, RAL Productions and Goldfish Memory Productions. His strengths are helping actors learn what it takes...

(323) All levels 15 and older
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$149

2 sessions

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Freeing the Natural Voice: Level 1

Linklater Center @ 939 8th Ave, New York, NY

Relaxation and release is essential to opening, freeing and ultimately  strengthening your voice. In this initial class, you are becoming aware of how your voice and body carry habitual tensions and beginning to undo them. This is the start to freeing your breath  and vibrations of sound. As your voice begins to loosen up, the next step is to develop resonance by sensing and spreading the vibrations through the bony hollows of your body....

(31) Beginner 18 and older
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$290

8 sessions

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