The Barrow Group is an award-winning non-profit Off-Broadway theatre company, acting studio/school, and arts center located in the heart of New York City. They offer a wide range of acting and directing courses, including scene study, monologue workshops, script analysis, and a two-year acting program.
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All courses are held at 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY unless indicated.
Founded in 1986, The Barrow Group is an award winning non-profit Off-Broadway theatre company, acting studio/school & arts center located in the heart of New York City.
The Barrow Group Acting School/Studio offers courses in acting and directing.
These NYC acting classes include: scene study studio intensives, monologue workshop, solo-show performance workshop, script analysis, alexander technique, theatrical clown, voice, shakespeare, beginner/beginning/amateur, and teen/tween/kids/youth classes.
The TBG School also offers a 2-year acting program and a 6-week summer acting program. The Barrow Group Acting School is considered one of the best performing arts training schools and studios in New York.
The Barrow Group Acting School
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan 520 8th Avenue Ste 901 Btwn W 37th & 36th Streets New York, New York 10018
Reviews of The Barrow Group Acting School
(4.7-star rating across
77 reviews)
Improv I: Fundamentals
Anonymous
• April 20, 2025
Improv I: Fundamentals
Tony N. • February 12, 2025
Improv I: Fundamentals
Daeil K. • December 12, 2024
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Lauren Neidhardt . • December 9, 2024
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Jordan R. • August 29, 2024
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Yifan W. • August 28, 2024
It was a transformative experience for me. In the past 8 weeks, our class went from strangers to close pals. We played “zip zap zop” games, memorized each other's names, acted out skits, learned the 5 W's - what, why, where, when, and who - and performed play excerpts and monologues. I explored a different side of myself - a more verbal, aggressive, louder, more expressive side. The acting tools we learned are not only useful in acting but in real life, such as conversational tools, you know what I mean, casting, the unimportant, urgency, impulse, gun drop, and more. The class made me feel so emotionally secure that I cried while acting Prima Facie. I am thankful for every member's 100% commitment. It was an unforgettable experience.
Beginner Acting II: Getting Specific
Omar S. • August 27, 2024
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Michael Z. • August 20, 2024
Improv I: Fundamentals
David R. • August 13, 2024
I had a great experience with Improv I. Samantha was an excellent teacher who was able to get everyone to relax and actively participate and be invested in classes. I'd recommend taking the class for those at a beginner level who want to get started in Improv, or even for anyone who's just curious about what Improv is.
Tween Improv and Sketch Comedy Camp (Ages 10-13)
Huiling L. • August 10, 2024
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Nurtac A. • March 25, 2024
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Andrew C. • December 4, 2023
My experience was great. Arielle was a really great teacher for beginners, positive & encouraging
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Samantha D. • November 13, 2023
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Dennis K. • November 13, 2023
This class was a great way to start acting and the tools were incredibly insightful in finding genuine ways to remember to PLAY while acting a scene. Loved it!
Shakespeare Acting I
Patrick L. • November 11, 2022
Beginner Acting Weekend Workshop
Anonymous
• June 21, 2022
Ed the instructor was great! The class was really informative and helpful.
Beginner Acting I: The Basics
Nechama U. • November 1, 2021
I learned so much in Ron’s beginners acting class on zoom. He is clear, patient and very encouraging. I highly recommend taking his class.
~Dina
Students have given positive reviews of the classes at The Barrow Group Acting School, mentioning that they learned a lot and had a great time. Many students found the instructors to be knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They were able to learn acting fundamentals, improve their skills, and gain confidence in their abilities. The classes provided a hands-on, immersive experience and helped students discover their interests in different aspects of filmmaking. Students also appreciated the inclusive and non-judgmental atmosphere of the classes. Overall, students highly recommend taking classes at The Barrow Group Acting School.
Quotes:
1. "I learned so much in Ron’s beginners acting class on zoom. He is clear, patient and very encouraging. I highly recommend taking his class." - Dina
2. "Ron Piretti is a great instructor. Delivers quick, direct, actionable feedback and always in a kind way."
3. "It pushed me and encouraged me to realize that I can write better than what I thought."
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