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Teen Acting Classes Open New Worlds Beyond the TV

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Professional Drama Classes for the High School Student

Is your teen bored sitting in front of the TV all day? How about putting him or her in front of the camera instead? Professional teen acting classes teach self-confidence and creativity, and may even blossom into a lifelong interest or who knows, perhaps even a fulfilling career. Working with a professional design school offers opportunities they simply won’t get in the drama department of their high school. Go the extra mile when it comes to extracurricular activities by enrolling your teen in a professional drama program that will stimulate their imagination.

Drama for Teens for Stage to Film and Everything in Between

Professional drama classes designed for teens cover every aspect of acting, from stage and community productions to acting in film to doing voice overs and even commercials. Teens can make their own short films and even enroll them in festivals. With the Internet, the stage is already there waiting for them. They’ll have fun sharing the films they make with their family and friends. They can even audition for commercials and other productions. Who said you had to wait for adulthood to become a professional actor?

A Professional School is a Hot Spot for Talent Scouts

Becoming a professional actor takes more than just talent and training. It also takes the right connections. When you enroll in a professional acting school, even for teens, those schools often have a connection to some of the best talent scouts in the industry looking for the next acting sensation.

Contact the Actors Connection for Teen Acting Classes in NYC

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Choosing NY Acting Classes

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Choosing NY Acting Classes: Making Sense of It All

With all the possibilities, choosing the right NY acting classes can be difficult. While specializing can be a good idea, you first need to know what direction you want your career to take. Do this before settling in to one particular area. Also it’s good to know a variety of acting approaches so you can be versatile to what the market demands.

Professional Voice Over Acting Lessons

man at micVoice over lessons teach you the basics of voice over, including audition skills, copy interpretation, inflection, character development, microphone skills, and how to sight read. Most lessons are digitally recorded so you can go back over your performance and tweak it. You’ll learn how to do voice overs in commercials, animation, narration and industrial videos. It can lead to a great career.

Television Drama Lessons

Television sets typically have many cameras, and new actors might not know which camera to look into. Classes designed for television teach the intricacies of working on the set of a TV show and how to ace a TV audition.

Commercial Classes

Commercial classes teach more than just acting, but how to use acting to sell a product. Character motivation goes out the window, and the product itself becomes key. Actors in commercials must learn how to make the product name sound punchy and appealing without overdoing it and sounding unnatural.

Contact the Actors Connection for more information on NY Acting Classes! 

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Attending a New York Summer Acting School? Some Factors to Consider

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Tips to Getting the Most of Your New York Summer Acting School

So you’ve decided to enroll in a New York summer acting school program and want to get the most out of your experience… Excellent!  Actors should constantly train to keep their craft sharp at all times.  Kudos to you for taking the summer to deepen your skillset. Whether it is with us at Actors Connection or another NYC Acting School, we applaud your decision.

Networking at New York Summer Acting School and Drama Camps

Acting Seminars New YorkYou are not only choosing to attend a summer drama camp to learn, but to network as well. This will help grow your career. Create attractive business cards and keep them with you at all times. Hand them to everyone you meet and invite them to connect with you via email or social media. Building an acting career is all about making those important connections, and an acting camp is a great place to start.

Remember to Have Fun and Play

You’re there to learn, but if you are passionate about acting you should be enjoying yourself too.  Attending a theater camp during the summer is a great way to bring back that sense of play you had as a child. Break out of your shell and contribute to the group. Be in the moment and enjoy the entire process.

Let the Actors Connection be part of your Journey

We at the Actors Connection offer an abundance of New York Summer Acting School Classes and Seminars, as well as Free Consultations for actors of all types of actors at various points in their career. In addition to Online Zoom Acting Classes, we also have locations in New York, LA, and Atlanta.

Some of the best memories of your life can be made during the summer, enjoy the experience. Image by @sotti

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The Role of the Acting Coach

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Even Serious Actors Need Professional Drama Advice

Being an actor isn’t easy, which is why many choose to work with a seasoned acting coach who can give them pointers with a critical eye. He or she serves as the audience, or can take the place as a casting director and tell you exactly what you’re missing before you do the audition. The drama guide can tell you when you are not articulating properly or when you overact. He or she can help you hone the character to make it more real.

Even serious, trained actors can stumble over getting the emotions right on a complex character, so the drama coach can help give them some outside perspective so they can really get into the character. Some are hired by production companies and even work with lead actors, while some help non-professional actors discover their inner stage presence. They help solve the technical issues of acting to bring out the best in the performer. As such, they tend to earn good money, especially if they are working for professional theater productions.

Finding a Comfortable Acting Coach

Make sure you work with someone you are comfortable with, who understands the role you are trying to play. A good rule of thumb is to choose someone who has already been where you want to go. Check out their bio to see if they’ve already mastered the role you’re trying to learn.

Contact the Actors Connection to help you find your Coach! 

 

Check out our List of Acting Classes in New York City

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Actors Connection Class Curriculum: Something for Everyone.

When it comes to the list of acting classes you can take at our New York City school, the selection runs the entire gamut. We feature commercial and print acting classes, as well as classes for film, children’s acting classes and classes designed specifically for teenagers. We also teach classes for television acting and theater. Another possibility is voice overs.

Scan our selection of theater classes available, and you’re bound to find one that fits your interest and schedule. Some are single day sessions so you can take one on the fly just to expand your horizons. We feature not only introductory classes, but also intensive sessions on how to dazzle your next audition. We offer classes for both the beginner and the seasoned actor. We teach how to do a pilot for a TV series, or even how to ace an audition for a horror film. Get your best scream ready.

Our List of Acting Classes in New York City Includes Variety

Whether you are interested in improv, meeting with casting directors, or voice over work or commercials, Actors Connection in NYC has you covered. Our instructors always work to bring you the most challenging work available in the acting community, and even offer online lessons for those not in the NYC or LA areas. Not everyone can offer such an astounding plethora of acting opportunities, but we can!

Our Selection of Theater Classes is Always Changing.

Be sure to periodically review the list of available acting lessons, as they change all the time. If you miss one session or it doesn’t fit your schedule, we’ll likely offer it later in the year. We’re always offering new classes as well. We try to feature a wide selection in order to expand your experience.

Check out our List of Acting Classes in NYC Today!

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Choosing Affordable Acting Schools in New York

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Affordable Acting Schools in New York

Acting classes aren’t cheap, but you can find affordable acting schools in New York that offer quality. It’s a good way to test the acting waters and see if acting is for you. You can take a class here or there to try it on for size without plunking down too much investment. Classes can be only as long as a few sessions, so you can give your inner talent a try without committing your whole life.

man standing at micAudit Cheap Acting Classes for Free

A great way to see if a low cost theater class is for you is to see if you can audit the class and attend a few sessions for free. Many schools allow you to sit in the back and experience the class before you commit yourself. This enables you to see if the environment makes for a good fit.

Enroll Part-Time to Keep Down the Costs of Your Drama Education

Another way to make drama school more affordable is to only take a few classes at a time. This allows you to work in the theater sessions around your work schedule, so you don’t have to drop your life to give theater a try. It’s also good practice. You will likely need to hold down a day job as you pursue acting, and part-time enrollment allows you to continue to work while you continue to act. It’s a necessary balancing act.

Actors Connection Serves Atlanta and LA Also!

While we’re proud of our history in New York City, and also offer a wide variety of online acting classes to students all over the world, we also act as an affordable acting school in Atlanta Georgia, as well as Los Angeles California.

Check out or class list and compare prices and you will find us an affordable acting school!

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A Brief Check List for Choosing New York Acting Schools

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What to Look for in Affordable Professional New York Acting Schools

New York acting schools come in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the right one can too often feel like a blind date. Above all, however, listen to your gut. Acting is a personal craft and everyone needs to find the training ground that feels like the best fit for them. Here are a few things to consider that will make the choice easier.

New York Acting SchoolsStudy the Bios of the Theater Program’s Instructors

It is critical to study under educators who know the trade, know how to help you audition and get gigs. Look for real experience that goes beyond community productions.

Is the Drama Department Accredited?

If the theater program is reputable, it should carry some kind of accreditation from a third party, which conveniently means you can get student financial aid to help with the cost. Also, look up the school’s ranking and what kind of roles alumni have been able to land after graduating. Also, does the school offer online acting classes with Zoom?

In addition to learning how to act, a good drama department will also help you find the connections that will prove key to launching your career. Do they work with professional agents or other talent scouts? It’s about who you know, and those connections begin with your education.

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Choosing the right New York Acting School

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Tips for Selecting Your Ideal New York Acting School

There’s no business like show business, but acting also happens to be one of the toughest gigs to break into. Success requires not only talent but the right connections and even a bit of luck. Start by finding a New York acting school that fits. Here are a few things to look for when it comes to starting your education out on the right foot.

Start Acting Long Before You Take a Professional Drama Class.

Don’t wait until you enroll to start acting. The process of discovering what type of actor you want to become begins now. Enroll in a local community theater production. Don’t put it off as this dream you want to pursue someday. Start acting today, and you’ll have a better idea of what kind of theater department appeals to you.

How Small Should Your New York Theater Department Be?

The size of theater school you choose depends on your personality and what kind of environment you learn best in. Large schools allow people who excel at a variety of talents to thrive, but small schools will give you more attention. Small schools don’t always stand out on a resume however, though they typically cost less in tuition. Whatever the size, be sure that the faculty has professional connections to help you launch your career.

Trying to decide on whether or not to enroll in acting school requires that you assess your goals and your options realistically. If you are able to financially commit to a program and have a way to support yourself while fully focusing on the curriculum and your training, you are in a great spot for growth as an actor as well as creating a community of like-minded artists. Before enrolling in any acting schools, New York-based especially, ask to audit a class. Any school worth attending should offer a free audit. Take the time to be a fly on the wall and observe.

Ode to the Great Theater Schools, New York, New York

Colleen Finnegan Kahl Actors ConnectionWhat I wouldn’t give to be a time traveler. I’d go back to the early 1970’s in New York City and plant myself at The Neighborhood Playhouse, hoping for a glimpse of Diane Keaton coming and going between filming a Woody Allen movie or one of the Godfather films. With so many incredible actors who have come out of The Neighborhood Playhouse over the decades, it’s definitely a dream gig for anyone who’s had professional acting training in the heart of New York City. Famous for Sanford Meisner and the Meisner Technique, the school also offers plenty of instruction in Stanislavsky Method and beyond.

Try Our New York Acting School By Taking a Seminar

New to acting and theater school? A great way to get started is to take some seminars. Actors Connection offers a different seminar every day of the week, so it’s easy to find something to accommodate your schedule. And they are surprisingly affordable. For as little as $249 per month, you can purchase an unlimited seminar package and really get a feel for our level of instruction and programs. Our seminars help to connect you to real industry professionals and casting agents who not only teach you the ropes of acting, but can serve as valuable connections to getting that first big break.

Interested in our Online Acting School, or shopping for Affordable Acting Schools in New York, LA or Atlanta? Contact us!

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Dazzling the Audience in Your Acting Class Monologue in New York

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Tips for Your Acting Class Monologue New York

Stand on any NY stage during a monologue class, and all eyes will be on you. The truth is monologues are some of the toughest performances to do well. You’ve got all the attention, but need to deliver just as much drama as a full acting ensemble. Here are a few tips to dazzling the audience when you’re the only actor on the stage in front of the whole class.

Keep Your One Person Act Short

An audience makes up its mind on an actor in just a few seconds. Let your part go longer than a few minutes, and you just might fall off their attention span. Keep it short but sweet. Pack the punch into the performance so you leave them dazzling and wanting for more.

Choose an Entertaining One Person Performance

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Don’t be too serious in what you select to perform. If you’ve only got a couple of minutes, make sure your monologue is punchy. Laughter can be your best friend. Choose a piece that you love to do, and the audience will love it too. Get them to laugh, and you’ll ace any drama lesson where you’re the only one on the stage.

Above all, lighten up. Have fun with it. Choose one that seems to fit like a glove, playing a character you can step into for a few minutes so the audience can experience him or her in the flesh.

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Actors Connection Will Help to Open Door for Teen Singing Opportunities

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Does your teen belt out show tunes in the shower? Sing along with the radio? Participate in her school or church choir and gravitate to center stage?

Actors Connection can offer your teen singing opportunities needed to take those first steps for success in musical theater. We have the facilities and talented instruction to give your teen all the tools he or she will need to get started in this exciting world of live theater. Our classes and seminars will take you and your teen step by step through the entire process, from the skills needed for auditioning – to the actual singing and dancing on stage.

Teen Acting Program: Singers Start Here

Do you want to further your son or daughter’s singing career? Here at Actors Connection, we can help. Broadway and its great hit musicals resides just a few blocks away from our facility.

Our instructors are some of the best entertainment professionals in the business who step out from their regular jobs and come into our classrooms equipped, not only with hands-on knowledge, but also with real-world experience and contacts. They are ready to share this information with your child with the goals of, not only leading your child to individual success, but an interest in finding the next big star of stage and film.

Actors Connection’s Professional Summer Arts Camp Offers Teen Singing Opportunities and the Chance to Work with Professional Broadway Stars

What will your child be doing this summer? Sitting in front of the TV playing video games or learning to become a star? This summer, take advantage of Actors Connection’s kid singing opportunities as well as other teen acting programs available at our Professional Summer Arts Camp. They’ll spend a week working with professional performers and learning what it takes to become a professional actor. They’ll be introduced to casting directors and talent agents in film, TV, commercials and theater.

Our summer program features a commercial agent and casting director showcase. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet with professional Broadway stars and get tickets to a Broadway show. Introduce your kid to the world of professional acting this summer!