Kids Acting Classes in NYC, New York

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused...

Aimed at preparing young actors for film and theater acting, we'll practice classic techniques, study characters through scene work, be in the moment with improv, and learn the business end of the business. We'll also have mock auditions to practice, learn how to prepare, experience engaging with people in the room, and gain more confidence. ...

Confidence, Spontaneity, and the power of YOU! As we transition from child to teenage actors, our feelings of self-consciousness and fear of being embarrassed tend to activate every defense mechanism in the mind, body, and voice. Consequently, the walls come up and we turn into safe versions of ourselves, suppressing every natural and instinctual urge...

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...

One of the most common responses that befuddled parents give when they are told their child is a little shy and reserved, is: “But you should see her at home! She sings, she dances… She’s a rock star at home!” In fact, they have inadvertently captured the spirit and teaching foundation of our Kids Improvisation class: We’re all rock stars...

Whether it’s their first time in front of the camera or they already have some on-set experience under their belts, kids will always be influenced by the shows they see on TV, or by whatever goes viral on a seemingly daily basis. This can often mislead the younger viewers to think that hamming it up for the camera is more entertaining than being...

Though talent can come in the smallest packages, it still means nothing without training! In our Tots class, our littlest of actors learn the fundamentals of being in the moment and exploring how feelings and emotions can affect the way you think, sound, and move. Through games and group exercises, we learn how to be supportive team players, share...

Our Explorations in Acting Class I for Tweens (10-13 years old) classes encourage spontaneity, simplicity and fun.  This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. We believe that to act is to play, and that students learn the most in an atmosphere...