Admission to all Studio offerings require an application. Admission to Voice/Speech, Foreign Accent Reduction, Singing For Actors, Voice-over Workshop, Stage Violence classes and Personal Coaching do not require an interview. Admission to all Acting, Directing and Playwriting classes and Conservatory Programs offered by The Acting Studio - New York requires an intitial personal interview with the studio director or instructor. International and out-of-town applicants may be interviewed by telephone or Whatsapp phone (non-video) after the studio is in receipt of a properly completed application. The minimum age requirement* to apply for classes is 18 years, with the exception of the Meisner For Teens Acting Workship which is for ages 11-17. Student admission is at the discretion of the Studio directors. Applicants are measured by their character, emotional maturity, and by their ability to demonstrate their commitment and articulate their goals, and in cases for the more advanced classes, by their previous experience and/or training. All applicants will be notified by email regarding their admission to a class, program or conservatory.
*There are sometime exceptions pending on previous 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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, nationality, religion, physical appearance, sexual orientation or ethnic origin in its admissions policy, financial aid or scholarship programs, or any other school-administered programs. However, we do discriminate against the lack of emotional maturity, mediocrity, narrow thinking, laziness, phyical and mental health concerns, and a lack of professionalism in all matters of conduct. Applicants who are seen to be non-responsive to official administrative calls and emails will not be admitted.
