Class Schedule

Winter 2024

Due to unforeseen commitments, the School reserves the right to replace an Instructor with another Instructor of equal stature and qualifications.  All class/Forum times/dates subject to change. Tuition for programs is non-refundable, but can be applied to future programs, Forums, seminars or any other event offered.  Participation in our programs does not infer employment or representation.  SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Members are eligible for a 10% discount on all Class Programs upon request.

All class/Forum times/dates subject to change.  To see Instructor Bios, click on the Instructors page.

Joanna Levinger: NETWORK TV SCENE STUDY

  • Thursdays,  7:00p – 9:00p;
  • Wrapped. Next offered: TBA mid-Winter

Associate Casting Director Joanna Levinger from Meredith Tucker Casting continues the School business model of providing relevant training the actor has not previously received elsewhere. A professional level curriculum deep dive into Scene Study focusing on comedic and dramatic material provided by the student.  Includes detailed performance review and re-directs on camera and feedback. Joanne gives a frank industry review and homework required of researching shows the individual would be suitable for. Review of headshots/résumé. Q&A. Copy of work provided next day. $195 online.

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Jamibeth Margolis: AUDITION TECHNIQUE / MONOLOGUES / COLD READINGS

  • Wednesdays, 7:30p – 9:30p
  • Next offered: January 7, 14, 21, & 28

The most unique, forward-driving audition technique program you have ever taken. One of the most imperative essentials of becoming a successful actor is to ace the audition process. This individualized on-camera course will teach you to overcome the pressures at hand and nail the perfect monologue, sides, scenes and cold reads. Well-known and respected Broadway Casting Director Jamibeth Margolis works with each student on their monologues, sides and audition pieces as well as bringing in hand-picked sides for each student from theatre, film & TV. For those interested, includes musical theatre component.  $380 online.

David Bellantoni & Craig Holzberg:

ON-CAMERA COMMERCIAL PROGRAM

  • Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm;
  • Next offered: February 20, 27; March 5 & 12

The most powerful commercial class in New York.  A comprehensive 360° curriculum available nowhere else, designed and proven to give you the in-depth solid foundation to maximize your success in commercials.  You will be trained by top commercial Casting Director David Bellantoni of Beth Melsky Casting and Craig Holzberg, Owner & Agent, Avalon Artists Group.  The student will receive training and industry contacts not available elsewhere that continue after the formal training and will sustain them successfully in the commercial industry.

$360 online

THE INDUSTRY/ACTOR REAL DEAL PROGRAM – Pulling Back The Curtain

A Unique Program Offered to Actors. Available Nowhere Else.

5 Sessions: 10 Industry: 4 Agents; 3 CDs; 2 Managers; 1 Director.

  • Wednesdays, 7:00p – 9:00p;
  • Next Session TBA.

A Program Never Offered To Actors Before. 5 Sessions: 10 Industry: 4 Agents; 3 CDs; 2 Managers; 1 Director.

Does the industry’s unspoken rule, “Never Tell an Actor the Truth” really hold? Ever get the feeling you’re not being told everything by the industry?

An upfront, honest, not “false-honest” content presented in a positive point of view.  Not meant to be bitch sessions, or cruel or mean-spirited, but to be up front in how the industry frankly views the talent and in doing so, know what you really need to know to help yourself and what you really are in for.

Every actor will also audition with each instructor/industry and receive feedback and do re-directs.

All the mysteries, misconceptions and half-truths that are holding back your career will be swept away and replaced with a crystal clear understanding of the industry and how you can successfully make it work for you.  This is a game changer. 

Because of the confidential nature of this Program’s topics and ensuing discussions, all students sign an NDA. $495 online.

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SEE TESTIMONIALS

Previous Industry include:

Agents Casting Directors Managers Directors
DIANA DOUSSANT

Leading Artists Agency

RICHARD JORDAN

Richard Jordan Casting

MICHAEL KATZ

Michael Katz Talent Management

DARYA ZHUK

Director

CYNTHIA KATZ

Gotham Talent Agency

 ELIZABETH GANS

Stark Naked Productions

ARTHUR MASSEI

Talent INK Management

DAVID ELLIOTT

Don Buchwald Agency

 KRISTEN HARTLEY

IBM Originals

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Briana Dunlay: COMEDY NETWORK TV & FILM MASTER CLASS

  • Mondays 7:00p – 9:00p
  • Next Session: TBA

Briana Dunlay, Associate Casting Director with Erica Hart Casting, is ACTIVELY casting Girls on the Bus and Life & Beth for HBO MAX.  In this comedy-focused Master Class, Briana will choose specific scenes from her current castings for each student based on their submitted résumé and headshot. Extensive on-camera time and re-directs + Q & A.  Includes a revealing insider’s perspective on auditioning for TV tips and techniques.  Each student’s work is recorded and available to view and download the next day.  $289 online.

 

Scott Powers:

6 WEEK COMMERCIAL PRINT INTENSIVE

    • Saturdays, 10:00a – 2:00p;
    • Next offered: TBA
    • Plus 3 “Field Trips” TBA

More performers are working print models and funding their acting careers because of this program.  You’ll receive the professionally proven skills that take others years to learn which can be applied to all aspects of a performer’s career, and, most importantly, how to apply the skills to get the job.  Get on the fast track and learn from the person who literally wrote the book on Commercial Print.  $695 This class also includes 3 “field trips” as an added bonus.

Lisa Katay:

NETWORK SERIES CASTING MASTER CLASS

  • Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:30pm.
  • Next offered: TBA mid Winter

Associate Casting Director Lisa Kitay from the über-hot Suzanne Ryan Casting office takes you on fast deep dive into demystifying the casting process of roles for you & how to get them using approaches you haven’t yet found. Work within the CD’s office starting with personally chosen scenes/sides/cold copy and then expanding to coping with last-minute copy changes, scenes that don’t make sense, balky clients, making the impossible possible with a challenging scene/situation, etc. Created for the motivated actor who wants to get down to the real workings of the casting process and getting the job.  $375 online.


Winter 2023

Chip Hourihan:

ADVANCED FILM PROGRAM

Want to be the lead in a professionally directed movie written specifically for you?  In the Advanced Film Program, students will star in and shoot an independent short film, written specifically for the participating actors, produced by Scott Powers Studios and directed by award-winning filmmaker Chip Hourihan, complete with a professional paid crew.  This is not a student movie.  The film is aggressively submitted to the appropriate film festivals.  The actors attend the gala premiere of the movie with invited agents and casting directors.  Participants receive copy of movie, movie poster & IMDb credit.  $5,000 Leads.  Appropriate tuition for supporting & multiple dayplayer roles $2,000 – $3,500.  For more details, call: 212.242.4700

Leads Cast. Now casting Supporting Roles.

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