If you’re looking for a safe and efficient way to prepare for professional auditions in New York City with the best in the business, look no further.
A personal, VIRTUAL intensive option for performers who are, or soon to be, #ready4newyork,
Ages 18—29** from June 22nd to July 3rd!
GET WITH THE PROGRAM. Similar to our NYC based intensives, EVERY DAY at New York OR BUST ONLINE INCLUDES:
ACTOR THERAPY (Lindsay Mendez and RSO’s revolutionary musical theatre workshop, working song interpretation, selecting the right “cuts” for auditions, and focusing on every actor as an individual to unlock the artist within)
DAILY DANCE training (focusing on Theatre Dance and our brand new Acting Through Movement class, designed specifically for Broadway’s new wave of creative movement.)
ACTING techniques (Including monologues, scene study, and dream roles)
VOICE LESSONS (technique, vocal health and general pedagogy with top NYC voice teachers)
ART & BIZ to get your business-mind focused and bolster your heart for the long haul
5 CASTING DIRECTOR SESSIONS!
5 MASTER CLASSES with Broadway pros!
… PLUS a finished DEMO REEL! (Starting with a HOW TO class, led by Lindsay Mendez, where students will create their own reels for their website/social media/prescreens, which will also be distributed to industry professionals.)
But a little more about the program… New York or BUST is a course designed for performers who are preparing to live the actor’s life in NYC. Open to ages 18-29*, this AT intensive is perfect for students currently in college, actors who have recently relocated to the NYC area (with or without college), recent college graduates, or students taking a gap year. No matter what brought you here, you’re in the BIG CITY now, so let’s get you #booked! Classes will focus on how to adjust to life as an artist in NYC, as well as how to successfully navigate that competitive audition circuit….with Lindsay and RSO as your guides!
An entire intensive? Online? I’m not sure…
We hear you. These are new and unprecedented times, but the show must go on, and we’re here to help you every step of the way! Each morning, students will receive an invite to their class room for the day. In this virtual classroom, students will get a chance to work with each of their instructors AND watch their fellow students. All from the comfort and safety of their own home! The program runs 9AM—6PM Monday—Friday for the two weeks of the program and will include following courses:
DAILY DANCE (daily 9a—10:30a, alternating styles)
Ready to WERK it out? Our fierce dance classes, taught by Broadway dancers and choreographers, will include a warm-up and technique training, as well as combinations from Broadway shows. You KNOW you wanna kick ball change all over that.
ACTING: MONOLOGUES, SCENE STUDY, AND DREAM ROLES with Adam Chanler Berat* (Daily 10:30a—12:30p)
This class begins with an exploration of acting techniques. Next, students will work with their faculty to explore a solo role assignment (working on a monologue/scene and solo song). Finally, students will pair up and work through one or more scenes from Broadway plays or musicals.
12:30pm—1:30pm, take a break —
or COACH your material with one of our top-rated Music Directors/Accompanists!
ACTOR THERAPY with RSO and Lindsay Mendez (daily 1:30p—3p)
Just like a golden age standard, this class never goes out of style. Lindsay and RSO will focus on each student’s individual needs- maximizing strengths while recognizing and helping improve weaknesses. Audition technique, book building, marketing your type, and ultimately discovering yourself as an artist are all components of this amozzzzing class.
ART & BIZ with RSO & Sierra Boggess* (daily 3p–4p)
RSO likes to focus on the business — your strategies, your types, your marketing, your finances, your time-management, and more.
Sierra wants to talk about your heart and spirit — how do we stay sane and emotionally grounded in this incredible business we call show?
5 MASTER CLASSES & 5 CASTING DIRECTOR SESSIONS with Various Guests* (daily 4p–5p)
All of the above and 5 master classes to boot? (How’s that for a resume builder…) These will include Tony Award winning performers, directors, music directors, dancers, choreographers, writers, composers, and more.
Each class will enroll approximately 16 students, so class sizes are small to emphasize maximum attention per student.
But wait there's more below ... !
Each student will have the opportunity to learn how to create their own reels, which will be shared with industry professionals (which may include agents, casting directors, and college admissions faculty) on the final day of each session, with students performing material they’ve been working on, curated by their instructors!
AUDITION AND TUITION INFORMATION
The regular cost for our two-week program is $2,499.00 USD, which includes everything listed above.
To enroll, students must submit the requirements listed below to submit@actortherapynyc.com. Please follow the below instructions carefully:
YOUR BASIC INFORMATION. 1) The Intensive you are submitting for. 2) The submitting student’s full name. — 3) Student’s age. — 4) Student’s gender (male/female/non-binary) — 5) Where the student will be coming from if they are admitted. — 6) The name AND email address of parent or guardian who will be the contact for the student re: tuition and permissions. — 7) Preferred contact phone number(s).
UP TO THREE VIDEO RECORDING(S) of you singing. Any quality is acceptable. All videos must be LINKS. Please DO NOT SEND video attachments (audio attachments under 10MB are okay). Any genre is okay! Musical theatre, pop, anything. If you send more than one video recording, please try to demonstrate range or contrast. Please do not send more than three recordings.
YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME. Any quality is acceptable. Students who do not yet have a professionally shot picture may send any photo that best represents them now. Students who do not yet have a professionally formatted resume may send an actor bio up to 200 words.
Got all that? Great! You’re ready to submit.
Once a student receives confirmation of their admission/scholarship, they have one week to place a non-refundable $350 deposit through a PayPal link given to admitted students by email. If the deposit is not made within one week, the student’s spot may be forfeited.
*Instructors are subject to change.
F.A.Q.S
What if I’m currently enrolled in your in-person Summer Intensive and want to switch, or I enroll in the online Intensive and want to switch to in-person?
Not a problem! Email us about what you’d like to do and we’ll help you make the switch (additional fees may apply).
I’m more of a singer-actor than dancer, or more dancer-actor than singer … is this still the right program for me?
As long as you have some level of experience in singing, acting and dancing, it’s totally normal to have strengths or weaknesses, and this program is perfectly designed to help students with their individual needs!
How many students will be enrolled in each program?
Roughly 16 students will be enrolled in each Program.
I have a conflict with one or more days of my session. Can I still enroll?
We allow up to one pre-approved day of conflict. Known conflicts must be submitted at time of application. No conflicts are allowed on the first day of each session, or the final day of each session - which is the day of the student showcase.
How are teachers and artists selected to lead classes and workshops?
RSO and Lindsay personally select each teacher/artist based on their knowledge and skill level in their related area of expertise relating to theatre and performing arts.
Are there any discounts?
Yes!
• If you take both sessions: 10% off combined post-scholarship tuition.
• AEA (Equity) Member: 10% off post-scholarship tuition.
• Two or more siblings taking the program: 5% off both post-scholarship tuitions.
• Previous students of Actor Therapy: contact us for your special returning rate!
What if my plans change and I can no longer attend the workshop I signed up for. What options do I have for refunds?
Both the deposit and the balance, once paid, are non-refundable. That said, if a student must cancel their attendance between paying the deposit and paying the balance, then only the deposit is forfeited.
I have another question … How do find out more?
Email us at info@actortherapynyc.com
*Instructors are subject to change.
**We have and will accept students older than 29. Please inquire here.
