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Classes that Shape
Your Performance 

Dynamic, hands-on classes designed to refine your skills and enhance your presence on stage and screen.

NJ Classes

Mondays
Beginning On-Camera Acting

Beginning On-Camera Acting

4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 * 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9

Mondays 11 AM–2 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

Led by
Stacey Van Gorder
Stacey Van Gorder

(Adult)  Geared toward the beginner actor. This popular, practical, real-world TV and film acting class helps actors dive into acting and sharpen their on-camera skills in a weekly workout format. This class often sells out so get on the waitlist! 

Teen INTRO to On-Camera

Teen INTRO to On-Camera

4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5 * 5/12, 5/19, 6/2, 6/9

Mondays 5–6:30 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

Led by
Charlotte Fountain-Jardim
Charlotte Fountain-Jardim

(Ages 13–17)  Designed for new actors, this course introduces script analysis & audition techniques through hands-on practice with current TV & film scripts. 

Tuesdays
Script Analysis Workshop

Script Analysis Workshop

4/8 from 11am-1pm - $69 for students!

Led by
Josephine Cardin-Vargo
Josephine Cardin-Vargo

Learn the steps to breaking down a script/scene for auditions! From environment to relationship dynamics, to how to to make instinctual choices, this workshop breaks down the process step-by-step with discussion and practice. No prep necessary! Scenes are sent out the night before and we will break it down completely cold as a class, ending with scene work to put it all together!

Advanced Audition Technique

Advanced Audition Technique

4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 * 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

Tuesdays 11 AM–1 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

Led by
Josephine Cardin-Vargo
Josephine Cardin-Vargo

(Adult) For the active auditioner, this class refines skills across genres, helping actors prepare for every type of role with confidence and versatility.

Confidence Building Class

Confidence Building Class

TBD

Tuesdays 1:30–3:30 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

Led by
Josephine Cardin-Vargo
Josephine Cardin-Vargo

(Adult) Transform fear into fuel with acting and somatic techniques. This class isn’t running now—email the studio to join the interest list.

Advanced Audition Technique

Advanced Audition Technique

4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 * 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3

Tuesdays 6:30–8:30 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

Led by
Sam Clemmett
Sam Clemmett

(Adult) This class sharpens the skills of the active auditioner, helping them stand out and build versatility across genres like drama, comedy, and procedural.

Wednesdays
TV and Film Masterclass

TV and Film Masterclass

4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 * 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Wednesdays 11-2 PM | 4 Weeks | $259

(Adult) Push your craft further. Hone scene study, character development, and nuanced performances across drama, comedy, and procedural genres. Headshot and resume required. Must be repped. 

Youth Beginner On-Camera

Youth Beginner On-Camera

4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 * 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Wednesdays 4–5 PM | 4 Weeks | $189

(Ages 8-11) Get comfortable on camera in a fun, supportive setting. Practice audition basics, build confidence, and develop essential acting skills with hands-on guidance.

Youth Advanced On-Camera

Youth Advanced On-Camera

4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 * 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Wednesdays 5–6:30 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

(Ages 12-16) For advanced actors eager to grow. Explore complex characters, layered narratives, and master the full process—from auditions to on-set performance.

Thursdays
Intro to Meisner

Intro to Meisner

TBD

Thursdays 11 AM–1 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

(Adult) Designed to introduce Meisner Technique in a fun, creative way, teaching actors to connect instinctively with their scene partners and create authentic behavior.

Meisner Workshop

Meisner Workshop

Thursday April 10 4-6pm - $69

(Adult) Learn how to utilize the Meisner Technique to strengthen your characters and enhance your auditions. Developed by Sanford Meisner, this acting method emphasizes truthful behavior in the moment, focusing on reacting to stimuli and fostering genuine, spontaneous responses.

Improv Workshop

Improv Workshop

May 15th 4-6pm, $69

Led by

Ages 10-15. Come learn improv techniques and skills to apply to your on camera work! 

Fridays
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Actor's Bootcamp

4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9 * 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6

11 AM–1 PM | 4 Weeks | $249

Open to all levels | High-energy actor’s gym—build skills, sharpen instincts, & gain confidence through consistent scene work & personalized feedback. Bring your own sides or work from assigned material to push your craft to the next level.

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Youth Improv Workshop

Friday April 25 - 4-6pm - $69, 8 spots

Led by

Ages 12-16. Come learn improv techniques and skills to apply to your on camera work! 

Saturdays
Sundays
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1:1 Coaching

elevate your performance in auditions, for reel taping, and finding your most authentic self in the craft.

NYC Classes

Mondays
Tuesdays
Van Hansis Drama Workshop

Van Hansis Drama Workshop

4/22 from 6-9pm

Led by

Work on dramatic and procedural style material with Van Hansis

 TV & Film Masterclass

TV & Film Masterclass

4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 * 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4

Tuesdays 11 AM–2 PM | 4 Weeks | $299

(Adult) |  Push your craft further with this advanced course for actors ready to refine their skills. Hone scene study, character development, and nuanced performances across drama, comedy, and procedural genres. Headshot and Resume required. 

Wednesdays
On-Camera Comedy Workshop

On-Camera Comedy Workshop

Currently on set. Van will be back teaching more classes in April! Check back!

6-9pm I $89

Led by

Learn how to nail your comedy audition - everything from multicam, to network comedies, and grounded worlds! Van will contact the actor before the class to select and assign individual scenes.

Thursdays
Van Hansis "Heightened World" Workshop

Van Hansis "Heightened World" Workshop

4/24 from 6-9pm

Led by

Work on material from heightened worlds like - soap operas, superhero, horror, sci-fi, fantasty, etc

Teen Beginner On-Camera

Teen Beginner On-Camera

4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 * 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5

Thursdays 4–5:30 PM | 4 Weeks | $299

(Ages 12-16) Designed for actors new to on-camera work. This class introduces script analysis, acting fundamentals, and audition techniques. Explore drama and comedy using current scripts in an engaging, beginner-friendly environment.

 Stacey's On Camera Bootcamp

Stacey's On Camera Bootcamp

4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8 * 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5

Thursdays 11 AM–2 PM | 4 Weeks | $299

(Adult) Stacey's practical, real-world TV and film acting class helps actors sharpen their on-camera skills in a weekly workout format. Areas covered include network TV dramas, film and TV comedy, chemistry reads, mock casting sessions, script analysis, cold-reads, and more. Looking for a class to level up, this is it.

Fridays
Advanced On Camera Bootcamp

Advanced On Camera Bootcamp

TBD

Fridays 11 AM–2 PM | 4 Weeks | $299

(Adult) For actors actively auditioning. An intensive boot camp that prepares actors to excel professionally with skills for cold reads, producer sessions, self-tapes, & more, using a mix of current and iconic scripts.

Saturdays
Professional Teen On-Camera class

Professional Teen On-Camera class

3/29

Saturday 11 AM–2 PM | $89

4/26

11AM-2PM

Class for teens ages 12-16, who are represented and/or actively auditioning. Sam will provide students with individual scenes to work through and present in a class setting. Drawing from his extensive Broadway and on-camera experience, he will guide students to deliver their best performances. The workshop will cover essential audition techniques and script preparation tips, equipping students with the tools they need to excel in their craft.

Sundays
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"Best class for all levels in NJ!

As an actor living in NJ, it's been great to find a location in NJ that challenges us every week to in specific ways to prepare us for film and television, while creating a nurturing and supportive environment. No 2 classes are ever the same, and Stacey tunes in to our to individuality to serve our specific needs. Matt and special guests are a welcomed surprise that further add great value to our learning."

—Jose Ramos

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"I am so incredibly grateful that my daughter is a part of Stacey's Monday On-Camera class. Stacey is wonderful, a true gem! She provides her students with a warm and encouraging environment for them to hone their skills while having fun! My daughter has grown tremendously as an actor (and personally) in just a few weeks!"

—Michelle Shteyman

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"Stacey and her team go above and beyond to ensure that every aspiring actor who walks through their doors is equipped with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in this competitive field."

—Kristen Brady

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"As a professional actress I have studied in many places on both the east and west coasts. I would like to share that Stacey’s professionalism, patience, kindness, warmth, laser focus AND ability to push you past your own limits to bring out the best version you can bring to a character all within a safe and judgement free space - in my experience and opinion is extremely rare. I absolutely LOVE her style of teaching and look forward to the next round of classes."

—Alexea Gulaptis

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