Acting Classes in NYC, New York

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...

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...

Explore the depth and challenges of fully developed characters from Shakespeare, Moliere, Congreve, Shaw, and more to strengthen your acting skills and elevate your performing abilities. Two contrasting classical monologues are assigned. The goals of this course are to: Build confidence in using the full range of your vocal and physical expression...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. In this intensive, 3 week class, Jason will discuss the current climate of the voice-over industry,...

The Beginning Acting Technique class gives new actors the basic tools of technique through Hagen, Strasberg, Meisner, and Guskin. Actors explore the self -- a necessary first step in preparation for building a character -- through sensory work, physical and vocal warm-ups, relaxation and concentration exercises, and improvisation. ...

Everyone works in every class, starting from the first session where actors cold read a monologue. Students are taught how to analyze a scene, make strong and interesting choices, take direction, and audition effectively. The six-week course culminates in an audition workshop before an industry casting director. This class is a perfect refresher course...

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...

An actor’s work is that of curiosity. They must listen, learn, and then act, always with a lens of wonder at the evolving scene. So -- are you really listening? Considered some of the best scene study classes in New York City, Peter Jensen’s courses have a following with award-nominated actors and television series regulars. He is a director, actor,...

This ongoing Vocal Production class with Page Clements meets once a week on Thursday evenings and introduces the actor to a range of physical exercises to strengthen breath control and support and relax the throat and upper body. The focus is to develop a stronger vocal tone, resonance, release of useless tension, and value of language. Through a...

This is an in-person class. All students must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon enrollment in order to participate. Masks must be worn entering and exiting the building, but will be optional once inside the classroom. This class underlines the core philosophy of what we teach at the BCC: that loving the hell out of whatever is happening...