Technique Lab 3

The third and final class in the Technique series is an in-depth, advanced scene study class that focuses on implementing Practical Aesthetics within the rehearsal room.  Students are cast in scenes from great contemporary plays, which they rehearse through the duration of the course.  The instructor functions as director with the goal of discovering with […]

Callback Workshop

This advanced audition workshop helps teen actors refine their technique and learn how to stand out in callbacks for theater, film, and college programs. Students will strengthen their repertoire with new monologues and short scenes while practicing cold reads, quick adjustments, and professionalism in the room. The class focuses on bringing individuality and truth to […]

Teen Conservatory: Scene Study & Script Analysis

A deep exploration of the Atlantic Technique, Practical Aesthetics, taught at the Atlantic Acting School’s Full-Time Conservatory and NYU-Tisch undergraduate Drama program, this course challenges actors to “make the difficult easy, the easy habitual, and the habitual beautiful.” The half-day program (11AM-2PM) delves into Scene Study & Technique, Voice, and Movement, providing a robust foundation […]

Teen Conservatory Elective: Casting Intensive

Led by a professional casting director, this hands-on elective gives teen actors an inside look at the casting process for both theater and film. Students learn on-camera audition technique, how to present themselves confidently in the room, and how to make quick, specific adjustments from direction. The class covers everything from self-tapes and slates to […]

On-Camera Comedy Acting Workshop

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This fun and fast-paced workshop helps students explore comedic timing, expression, and truthfulness on screen. Through commercial copy, sitcom-style scenes, and improvisation, young actors learn to bring their personalities to the camera while staying grounded and authentic. The class blends laughter and learning, giving students tools for confidence and adaptability on set. The session concludes […]

Inside the Audition Room

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Taught by a professional casting director, this workshop gives students an inside look at how actors are cast for stage and screen. Participants learn essential audition room skills—how to slate, take direction, and adjust performances quickly—as well as on-camera technique for self-tapes and in-person reads. Through mock auditions and feedback, students build confidence, professionalism, and […]

The Rehearsal Room: Script Work in Action

In this hands-on acting class, students experience the full rehearsal process from first read to final performance. Working on short contemporary scenes, they learn how to analyze text, collaborate with scene partners, and make bold, specific choices that bring stories to life. The class emphasizes curiosity, exploration, and professionalism—helping young actors understand what it takes […]

Young Actors Conservatory

New and returning students join to advance their skills with the Atlantic Acting Technique. Our Young Actors Conservatory program is an excellent way for actors to develop their skill set, gain experience, and be part of an ensemble. Drawing from the renowned Practical Aesthetics taught at the Atlantic Acting School’s Full-Time Conservatory and NYU-Tisch undergraduate […]

Audition Lab

This advanced workshop is perfect for trained and serious actors looking to make the most of every in-person and self-tape audition. An opportunity to study with veteran film and TV casting director, Todd Thaler. You’ll learn all of Todd’s tips and techniques on how to deliver your absolute best work. This class sharpens and improves […]

Technique Lab 2

In this class, Script Analysis class students work on high stakes scenes, exploring the “As If” introduced in LVL I in greater depth in order to bring more bravery and vulnerability to their work and expand their actor’s range of expression. In Moment Lab students work on exercises involving beat changes and multiple person repetition. […]