About
Class Act is the leading professional acting school in the tri-State area since 1989. All workshops are taught by industry professionals and are offered for the beginner to the advanced student. Our connection to talent agents and casting directors have proven helpful for those actors who want to take their training to the next level.
For those students who prefer virtual acting lessons, we offer online training both privately & in groups of approximtely 8-10 students.
The biggest reward is when I hear one of my students booked a commercial/film. It's also super exciting when they are signed with an agent after attending one of our agent showcases.
Some alumni & current success stories include:
Devin as Rory Banks on ABC's TV sitcom Single Parents.
Lindsay currently holds the role of Allie Horton on NBC's soap Days of Our Lives.
DTC as Young Lola on Broadway's Kinky Boots.
Nikki on the NBC TV series Blindspot starring as young Jane Doe. (Jaime Alexander)
Zach in the feature film Harry Haft starring as the young Marty Haft.
Zachary stars in Paramount Pictures "A Quiet Place 2". He has also co-starred on CBS's Blue Bloods.
and so much more... we are very proud of all our students
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
At Class Act Studios, we realize every person has an individual need and desire for reaching out to us. Therefore, we treat each inquiry with that in mind. We can customize a plan to meet their expectations based on their level of experience and will match them with the proper instructor based on the students future goals in the entertainment industry..
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been a personal talent manager for over 30 years. Having represented many successful children, teens & adults in all areas of TV commercials and film, I am able to use this hands on experience & knowledge when training my students.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Private lessons are offered at $85/hr for new students - Alumni's are given a discounted rate of $75/hr -
We offer workshops in our White Plains, N.Y studio as well as online zoom lessons - Although most workshops average $360 for a 5 week session, we also have special pricing for casting director and talent agent workshops - Please follow us on instagram for these exciting pop-up classes @classact.studios
How did you get started teaching?
I have always been passionate about acting and truly love sharing this knowledge with people who want to learn the skills needed to help them succeed in this very rewarding industry.
What types of students have you worked with?
Having been in business for over 3 decades the vast number of students are here looking to perfect their already successful acting career, while others are just looking meet new people while enjoying something new such as our Improvisation classes.
Class Act is also known to have helped the busy executive looking to improve their public speaking techniques in the corporate field.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Class Act students have participated in a number of charity events. Most recently we partnered with the pediatric cancer society and several of our students had the opportunity to participate in a fashion show to help raise money for this charitable organization.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I believe the most important thing would be to have an immediate connection with someone where you can allow yourself to feel vulnerable and comfortble at all times.