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Discover the magic of the stage in acting classes for kids in NYC, where young performers will learn the art of improvisation, character development, and stage presence.

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Virtual Class: Director's Chair

CinemaKidz

Much like a conductor of an orchestra, or the head chef in a kitchen organizing the servers and cooks, a director must coordinate a team of actors, crew members, camera operators, producers, and the many other individual positions in such a way to put their vision on the big screen.  In this unique course, students do not just learn how a film set works, but also how to take a film from an initial idea through creating a script to production...

(3) Beginner 8 - 15 years old
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2-Day Online YOUTH TV/Film Intensive -AKA Talent Agency

Acting & Voice Studios

2-Day Online YOUTH TV/Film Intensive with Top Agent of AKA Talent Agency BRAND NEW INSTRUCTOR!! Don't miss our FIRST EVER 2-Day Online Youth TV/Film Intensive with Top Agent of AKA Talent Agency - Julie Fulop! This class is for youth actors ages 8-16. You will be working on scene study, cold-reading and audition techniques. This class will be held online via Zoom. This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform...

(24) All levels 8 - 16 years old
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2-Week Youth TV/Film Intensive w/ Coco Kleppinger

Acting & Voice Studios

NEW KIDS CLASS ALERT!! Don't miss this First Time Ever 2-Week YOUTH TV/Film Intensive with Top Casting Director - Coco Kleppinger!  This class is for actors 8-18 years old. This class will be held online via Zoom. This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Coco. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only. ...

(24) All levels 8 - 18 years old
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Girl Power Theater & Creative Writing Workshop

The Arts Effect @ 440 Lafayette St, New York, NY

This girls only theater workshop is designed to empower and inspire girls ages 11–14 through a unique combination of theater, creative writing, debate and discussion, and mentorship. This Girl Power Theater Camp offers girls a fun, nurturing, girl-supporting environment to creatively share their voices and stories. Over the week, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and explore their girlhood while working together to create and...

(1) All levels 11 - 14 years old
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$710
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Monologue Perfection Character Building

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens

Monologue is a great way to learn the art of character and incorporate a sense of self into your auditions. In this great final class, all actors will get new monologues to hone and master. We'll break down the beats, objectives and emotional content with you and teach you how to deliver a compelling character. In week 9, ATNY is bringing in a Top TV/Film NYC Casting Director so you can show off your work and gain final audition comments and adjustments....

(7) All levels 7 - 17 years old
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Audition-Only Kids Acting Intensive

The Arts Effect

This audition-only acting workshop lead by Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney along with guest instructors including Nyu Tisch School of The Arts faculty, sketch comedy artists, and more, will focus on intensive scene study and character development. Students will be challenged by advanced sense memory, improvisation, and text analysis exercises as they prepare scenes to be presented at the end of the workshop. This workshop is a great fit for students/young...

(1) All levels 10 - 13 years old
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Long Island Kids/Teens Veterans Day Workshop TV Manager

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens

Students on this class will be able to develop their skills in acting and will have the chance meet to agents from this industry. Need to hone your on camera auditioning skill? This class is for you! In this class, our top coaches will teach you the art of scene acting with on-camera close ups. You'll want to work out the kinks with our coaches first, then let us turn you loose on NYC's finest Legit & Commercial Agents. The close up will be...

(7) All levels 7 - 17 years old
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All Girl Theater Company

The Arts Effect

Elite 14- 20 year-old actors/creators will work together as a theater company: strengthening technique while also developing original scripts to be produced professionally in NYC and abroad. Students will be involved in all aspects of theater production including intensive rehearsal, design, and performance. Audition required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details: [email protected] Please note: Participation in this...

(1) All levels 14 - 20 years old
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Full Day Teen Intensive (Drop-in)

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens

ATNY’s Full Day Intensives are comprehensive and fun. They consist of 3 core acting classes that are necessary for young actor growth. Elective classes are not included in the 3 core class intensive, so please register for those separately. When you register for the full day intensive, you automatically save big time on the 3rd class. These classes play into each other and the skillset enhanced in each will help propel your acting know how....

(7) All levels 7 - 18 years old
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Full Day Kids Intensive (Drop-in)

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens @ 520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

ATNY offers the opportunity to participate or audit actor training days.  If you’d like to participate on any given day, this is it. Drop into one of our regular weekly Kids/Teens Classes and get a sample of the ATNY experience! For $195, you can take a full-day intensive, and enjoy all three of our fun core classes. This is a great option for those who live out of town and are in for a bit, or those who simply can’t commit to more than...

(7) All levels 7 - 11 years old
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Clowning 7+ years

WMAAC

A look at the classic art of the Clown and introduction to the serious business of being funny! More than anything, clowning is an awareness art and a challenge beyond learning acrobatic and juggling skills. What makes a moment funny and why? Here is a class that breaks down the elements in a simply tangible way; students work silently - dependent on movement and expression - before experimenting with dialogue, props and set routines. The class is...

Beginner 7 - 11 years old
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Acting 7-9 years

WMAAC

Acting builds upon the skills formulated in creative theater, and offers an in depth study of theatrical work and stage technique. Students will explore improvisational games, character study, and scene work. They will participate in the organic staging of an ensemble scene to hone their own skills of directing and critical character building. This class is a wonderful opportunity to experience the the theater process from the ground up, and to take...

Beginner 7 - 9 years old
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Acting 8-13 years

WMAAC @ 347 Grand Street, New York, NY

Acting class allows students to harness the wild imagination and free play of youth in performance and storytelling. In class, students practice improvisation, pantomime and partner work in order to build the skills necessary for roll playing. 

Beginner 8 - 13 years old
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$480

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Jr. Drama Club

Broadway Bound Kids

A mini version of our popular “Drama Club” for 1st and 2nd graders! This class is a great way for younger students to prepare for our more advanced Drama Club. Students get to sing, dance, act, play theatre games, make new friends, and help create their own show featuring songs from their favorite Musicals! Every student gets their chance to shine in their original show for family and friends at the end of the...

All levels 6 - 8 years old
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Drama Club

Broadway Bound Kids

Students in this popular program receive training singing, acting, and dancing, and become an important member of our Drama Club! This program isn't just about putting on a show, it's about being part of team. Students get to express themselves, learn how to use their own unique voices, and have a marvelous time in our stress-free environment!  This session, students will perform in a full production of Shrek, The Musica Jr. ...

All levels 8 - 12 years old
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Performing Arts Winter Program

Developing Artists

Acting classes are from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Rehearsals are from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Important: This school will reach out to newly enrolled students for a final interview step before acceptance to the class.

All levels 12 - 18 years old
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Writer's Workshop (Grade 7-11) - Summer Online Course

LeapUp Learning

Studying English literature opens up a world of inspiration and creativity.​ English literature can introduce students to a range of aspects, not only of the English language but also of English culture.​ We believe children should be introduced to literature at a young age. Our program starts with picture books for children in Kindergarten and goes all the way to classic novels for high school students. Through a combination of reading, writing,...

All levels 12 - 17 years old
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On-Camera (Ages 10-15)

The Creative House

On-Camera "How to Audition" and "Scene on Set" 1st half of semester -  Screen Acting classes is designed to prepare students for professional practice in the fundamental acting techniques for the camera. Participate in the progression of classes. The course was carefully formulated to develop a variety of creative skills for screen acting. Students work with sides from television and film scripts. In addition to strengthening script analysis...

Beginner 10 - 15 years old
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Scene Study/Improv (Ages 8-14)

The Creative House

This class is an enrichment opportunity highly recommended for any child actor serious breaking into the business, or just wanting to learn all the secrets and magic of television and film. Each class give the student the opportunity to have real television or film scripts assigned to them! Not only do they learn how to dissect and properly "action" each script, but at the end of every class they get their own mini audition mastered. The students...

Beginner 8 - 14 years old
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Teens Sitcom Workshop

Actors Technique NY Kids & Teens

What will learn:  1. General discussion of the demands of playing comic as opposed to dramatic material.  2. Interactive participation with exercises designed to reinforce the techniques employed in performing comedic material such as: “set-up” “punch” “rhythm” & “timing.”  3. Group scenes to experience “ensemble” acting.  4. Assignment of short scenes taken from theatre and television. Students are...

(7) All levels 13 and older
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