THIS SATURDAY: 1 SPOT LEFT!
Broadway Casting Director, Jillian Cimini
1 SPOT LEFT!

No Audition Required | Ages 7 - 20 | Saturday, February 29 | Cost 195.00

Work one-on-one with Broadway Casting Pro, Jillian Cimini, C.S.A. of Roundabout Theatre Company / Jim Carnahan Casting in a one-day intensive!

We are proud to say that Jillian's office has cast so MANY of our students on Broadway and in the National Tours of HARRY POTTER, THE ROSE TATTOO, THE FERRYMAN, AMELIE, MATILDA, FUN HOME, CAROLINE OR CHANGE and more!

This class will be run like a professional Broadway audition.

In addition to singing and getting feedback on your 32-bar cut, Jillian will also offer her opinion on whether your song is a good choice for you and showcases your talent.

Work on song interpretation, presentation and proper audition protocol!

Get to know a top casting professional who has helped cast some of the best Broadway Shows & National Tours we all know and love!

Carnahan Casting/Roundabout Theatre Co is represented on Broadway right now with the hits, MOULIN ROUGE, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE ROSE TATTOO and HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD, and they are currently casting Jeanine Tesori and Tony Kushner’s cult favorite, CAROLINE, OR CHANGE which will be coming to Broadway in the spring of 2020, as well as the highly anticipated show, PLAZA SUITE!
Recent Broadway Shows and Tours cast by Carnahan Casting/Roundabout Theatre Co include: THE FERRYMAN, TOOTSIE, KISS ME KATE, ANGELS IN AMERICA, MATILDA THE MUSICAL, FUN HOME, GROUNDHOG DAY, AMÉLIE, among others!

Learn how to snag a coveted role in a Broadway Show or National Tour!

Ages: 7 - 20
When: Saturday, February 29
Time: 11AM. – 2:30PM
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios – 520 8th Ave.
Cost: 195.00
SAT, MARCH 7: Tony Nominee, Caitlin Kinnunen
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s | Saturday, March 7 | Cost 195.00

Caitlin is best known for portraying the role of Emma in THE PROM, which earned her a Tony Nomination!

Before THE PROM, she starred as Carolyn in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY & Thea in SPRING AWAKENING!

Focus of Class:
  • Caitlin will be working one-on-one with her students
  • Sing a 32-bar mock audition for Caitlin who will offer each participant individual guidance and feedback on their audition technique, song interpretation and presentation
  • Learn if your song is a good showcase of your unique talents and vocal range
  • Class will conclude with a Q&A, photo and autograph session with this Tony Nominee

Ages: 9-20s
When: Saturday, March 7
Time: 10:45AM – Warm up w/ ACANY staff; Class is from 11AM-2PM
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave.
Cost: 195.00

** Superstar session – credits and raffles cannot be applied toward this program.
SUN, MARCH 22: Mega L.A. TV/Film Director Wendy Faraone's Dramatic Acting for the Camera Workshops
No Audition Required | 3 Sessions for Kids, Teens and Adults! | Ages 7-Adults | Sunday, March 22 | Cost: 205.00

DRAMATIC ACTING FOR THE CAMERA!

Take 1 or more sessions while Wendy is in town!

Wendy Faraone is an influential TV and Film Director whose most well known for her work on the Disney and Nickelodeon channels. If you have studied with Wendy in the past at ACANY, you more than likely learned multi-camera acting technique for sitcoms.

However, it is imperative that actors also begin to learn single camera technique as well!
Single camera shows are more often than not dramatic shows, or when used in a sitcom, these are the more understated and dramatic moments within an episode.

Learn the art of performing dramatic scenes for single camera television shows from one of the industry’s most in-demand professionals, Wendy Faraone!

Wendy states, “Technically all of my shows are hybrids of single and multi right now. Take a look at JUST ROLL WITH IT! There’s a ton of single camera shots in that show!”

Focus of Class:
• Create a believable character for a naturalistic performance
• Develop the tools needed for single camera dramatic acting , such as: playing naturally in your eyes and focusing on subtext, voice and relationship
• Work on grounding and truth-telling
• Learn how to play a believable role while being aware of camera angles

All scenes will be played back for critique.

When: Sunday, March 22
Sunday Session 1- Ages:  7 – 12   Time: 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Sunday Session 2- Ages:  11 – 20s  Time: 1:30 – 5 PM
Sunday Session 3- Ages:  16 – Adults  Time : 5:30 – 9 PM
Where: Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave
Cost: 205.00

** Superstar session – credits and raffles cannot be applied toward this program.
SAT, MARCH 28: Top TV/Film Casting Associate, David O'Hara from Kate Geller Casting
All Skill Levels | Ages 9-19 (Scenes split by age) | Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM-2 PM | Cost: 195.00

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work with major TV/Film Casting Associate, David O’Hara of Kate Geller Casting!

Kate Geller’s casting office is responsible for casting major Films & TV Shows. Some of Kate Geller Casting’s impressive credits include: BLINDSPOT, JOHN WICK, TULLY, THE BLACKLIST, THE MAZE RUNNER, THE WOLVERINE, THE DARK TOWER, MADOFF (MINI SERIES), SOUTHPAW, and many more! Many ACANY students have appeared on both THE BLACKLIST, SOUTHPAW and BLINDSPOT!

Focus of Class:
• Perform tv and film sides for David - we will send audition sides a few days in advance, to emulate a real audition scenario
• On-camera audition technique - receive feedback & coaching directly from David
• Mock auditions for David O’Hara
• Q&A about showbiz with David O’Hara

Ages: 9-19
When: Saturday, March 28
Time: 11AM-2PM
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios - 520 8th Ave.
Cost: 195.00
WEDNESDAY EVENING, APRIL 1: Online Commercial Workshop
No Audition Required | Ages 7-18 | Wednesday, April 1 from 7-9PM| Cost 60.00

No...this is not an early April Fools Joke! We are really doing this!

Receive one-on-one coaching from the comfort of your own home from Artistic Director, Jessica R. Grosman.

Before founding A Class Act NY in 2005, Jessica worked in commercial casting in both NYC and CA!

Commercial acting is harder than it looks and is very different from other genres of acting like Stage, Film or TV acting.

In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the art of commercial acting and audition technique!

Learn how to analyze commercial copy and find the acting beats within the text to make a lasting impression in the audition room and on advertising execs!

Focus of Class:
• How to analyze and break down commercial copy to find the selling points within the text
• Learn how to nail your slate
• Learn how to sell a product without being too over the top
• Proper commercial acting and audition technique
• Learn lingo that is specific to commercial auditions and on-camera acting

At the end of the class, we’ll have a short Q&A for parents and students (time permitting).

Materials will be distributed via email a few days before class, and students will be expected to have it accessible during the class. 

Participants will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet with a front facing camera, and you must create a free ZOOM account to participate!

Ages : 7-18
When : Wednesday, April 1
Time : 7 PM – 9 PM
Cost : 60.00
SAT, APRIL 25: Tony Winner & Glee Star, Ali Stroker
No Audition Required | Ages 9-20s | Saturday, April 25 | Cost 195.00

Ali made history as the first actor in a wheelchair on Broadway when she appeared in Deaf West’s acclaimed 2015 revival of SPRING AWAKENING.

Most recently, Ali won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Ado Annie in the 2019 revival of OKLAHOMA! She has also been seen on TV Shows such as GLEE (FOX), TEN DAYS IN THE VALLEY (ABC), and THE BOLD TYPE (FREEFORM).

Focus of Class:
• Sing and receive individual feedback and coaching on your 32-bar audition cut from Tony Winner, Ali Stroker
• Learn if your song is a good choice for you and if it showcases your unique personality and vocal range
• Learn proper audition technique and protocol
• Class will conclude with an informative Q&A, photo & autograph session 

Ali’s dedication to improving lives through the arts, disabled or not, is captured in her motto: “Making Your Limitations Your Opportunities.” 

Ages: 9-20s
When: Saturday, April 25
Time: 10:45AM – Warm up w/ ACANY staff; Class is from 11AM-2PM
Where: Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave.
Cost: 195.00

** Superstar session – credits and raffles cannot be applied toward this program.
SAT, APRIL 25: Headshot Special
All Ages | Saturday, April 25 | Cost: 155.00

Stephanie Hedges is a renowned headshot photographer whose philosophy is to create a relaxed, successful atmosphere that allows her to capture the personality of aspiring young actors!

Booking for this special discount is only available through A Class Act NY registration!

Outdoor Mini-Session:
• 30 min session outdoors
• Online watermarked low res gallery within 3 to 5 business days
• 2 High-Resolution Retouched images within 5 to 7 business days

The following date and location is available:
Ages: All Ages
Where: Central Park Location
When: Saturday, April 25, All Day!
Cost: 155.00

PLEASE NOTE: We do not handle scheduling for this event. You will be sent a link to sign up for a time with the photographer after your register!
SAT, MAY 2: Voice-Over Workshop w/ Top VO Actor & Scouting Talent Agent from ABRAMS ARTISTS!
No Audition Required | Ages 8-18 | Saturday, May 2 | Cost 195.00

Work on voice-over material in a professional recording studio with a top Voice-Over Actor, Sean Patrick Doyle (THE BOXTROLLS) and actively scouting Voice-Over and Commercial Talent Agent, Marcelle Dabbah from ABRAMS ARTISTS, a top bi-coastal firm!

Voice-over acting is unlike any other type of acting and requires an actor to make bold, gutsy choices that are original, specific, and outside of the box!

Train with two top Voice-Over Industry Pros on proper VO acting and audition technique!

Learn how to create living, breathing characters for cartoons and animated feature films, commercials, and radio spots!

Perform a mock audition for scouting Talent Agent, Marcelle Dabbah from ABRAMS ARTISTS!

All students will receive an MP3 of their work after class!
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