Admission to all programs at the Studio requires an application. For courses such as Voice/Speech, Foreign Accent Reduction, Singing for Actors, Voice-over Workshop, Stage Violence classes, and Personal Coaching, interviews are not necessary. However, all Acting, Directing, and Playwriting classes, as well as Conservatory Programs, require an initial personal interview with the studio director or instructor.
International and out-of-town applicants may be interviewed via telephone or WhatsApp (non-video) once the studio receives a completed application. The minimum age to apply for classes is 18, except for the Meisner for Teens Acting Workshop, which caters to students aged 11-17. Admission decisions are made at the discretion of the Studio directors, who assess applicants based on their character, emotional maturity, commitment, and articulated goals. For more advanced classes, prior experience and training may also be considered. All applicants will be notified via email regarding their admission status to a class, program, or conservatory.
*Exceptions to the age requirement may be made based on prior experience and parental permission.
TO APPLY ONLINE (click here for application)
Properly fill out the application information form in its entirety and upload only one recent photo or selfie of yourself or your current acting headshot/resume (if you have one) before clicking "submit." Upon receipt of your application, the studio will contact you to complete your registration or to schedule an interview* if one is required (i.e. acting, directing or playwriting class.) If you do not hear from the studio within 24 hours after submitting your application, please contact us at admissions@actingstudio.com or phone 917-982-5083.
INTERVIEW SCHEDULING PROCESS:* If an interview is required you will be contacted by the Studio Admissions co-ordinator, Brandon Miller, first by text message; and immediatley followed second by a phone call; and (if needed), thirdly by an email. There is only a 3-day window granted applicants in which to complete this interview scheduling process. Non-responsive applicants will be deemed unfit for admission and rejected, and their applications will be automatically closed at the end of the 3rd day.
How do I increase my chances to being admitted to an acting class?
Not to worry. Make a good first impression. It speaks well for those prospective students who become better acquainted with the studio and what we do by reading this website before scheduling an interview. The professionalism of your approach speaks volumes to us.Start by properly filling out the application form in its entirety. Be sure to schedule your acting class interview appointment at a time you are sure you can make AND BE ON TIME. If you are an experienced actor with a headshot, bring it along with your acting resume attached. Beginners and intermediate students need not present a resume or headshot. Be prepared to articulate your goals and how studying at the studio may help you attain them. And please be sure you have the class time(s) free and the means to participate prior to scheduling an appointment.
PLEASE NOTE: The Acting Studio - New York is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, nationality, religion, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin in its admissions policy, or any other school-administered initiatives. However, we do not tolerate a lack of emotional maturity, mediocrity, narrow-mindedness, laziness, physical and mental health issues, or unprofessional behavior. Additionally, applicants who fail to respond to official administrative communications—such as calls and emails—will not be considered for admission.
