Words cannot describe how helpful it was to speak to Abigail about classes and packages. She was so…read moreempathetic about both the emotional struggles it is to get seen in this industry and how costly financially as well. She patiently explained all of the classes and packages, answered questions by phone and email, and gave thoughtful guidance on a path that made sense. We booked a package with headshots, reels and an agent finder and can't wait to get started.

Great working with the team at the Acting & Voice Studios! Made a great addition to my reel.read more

Nice to be out at a reasonable hour, supporting the arts in a chill location! It was a young crowd,…read moreeveryone having a good time and relaxing on a weeknight. Would definitely check it out again, reasonable prices let you take a chance on an unknown. Constructive feedback would be that the black box had seats that could have been spaced out a little more for the crowd and the lighting looked like it was hurting the performers' eyes.

A hidden gem in Brooklyn! I came to see "A Crucible: A Puritanical Celebration of Witches and…read moreTurkeys" after being invited by one of the cast members I met at Shukette. The small venue was packed with a high-energy crowd, great music, and sketch comedy that had real heart and bite. The cast (Danvers Onions!) served up a Saturday Night Live vibe with a Beetlejuice twist--absurd, sharp, and super entertaining. One line from the show really stuck with me: "Onions don't cry." And in my view, they laugh with tears of joy. Accessible location, food options all around, and a bar that opens before showtime. Don't miss your chance to laugh, think, and feel like you're part of the scene. Highly recommend!

My daughter has been attending Camp Broadway camps and activities for the last 3 years in Buffalo,…read moreNY as well as events like Carnegie Hall performances and the Tony Awards. These programs have truly been an excellent opportunity for my daughter to pursue her dream and passion for theater in an environment of other like-minded kids and instructors. And the programs and productions that get put together, choreographed, and performed are just truly amazing. It's been tough to see local community theater productions after watching what Camp Broadway is able to arrange in much shorter periods of time. I like the ensemble nature of the performances as well. The kids are able to learn and perform on equal footing without imbalances in stage time or stress over roles and stage time. And as I mentioned above, it's amazing what these kids are able to do. We're big fans of Camp Broadway - highly recommend if your kids are interested in theater.

My son has done Camp Broadway twice. The first was in person at Buffalo, NY, what an amazing week…read morethat was. He loved every minute and the final performance was so well done. The second was MyMainstage online (the covid version :)). Of course, it's hard to compare these two experiences, because we all just want our young performers to be able to get back to doing what they do in person together, but we thought the online version was very well done, appreciated the time that went into stitching the family showcase together with individual student videos, and we were glad to be a part of it! We will be back for more.

We have been to triple promise for acting classes and performing theatre shows. We had a blast. My…read moredaughter is 9 years old who perform in 2 shows so far and she loved it. Drama classes made difference in her attitude, she made new friends whom she loved!! The efficiency of Jill Bolstridge is incomparable to anyone else in the same field. she is talented and professional. I recommend Triple Promise Academy 100%

My experience with Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts has been incredible! I have two…read morechildren who both experienced being part of 3XP! This will be sons third play and this theater company has showcased his singing, dancing and acting talents. He absolutely loves theater! My daughter couldn't re-enroll this season due to other commitments, but plans on returning. Jill Bolstridge, the Founding Artistic Director Owner/Operator is wonderful! She has great communication with the kids and parents too. I am honored to be part of the 3XP family and highly recommend Triple Promise Academy!!

Great studio for people pursuing acting professionally or as recreation. It's a comfortable,…read moreexploration environment. There are many different workshops to further develop your skills and talents. The instructors really push you out of your shell in a good way.

Representative form ATC came to our performing arts class and spoke about the industry. Led…read morestudents in some acting exercise and provided excellent guidance and feedback. Highly recommend them for improving theatrical skills.

My experience at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio was nothing short of life changing. I feel truly…read moreblessed, and honored that I was selected to attend, and complete the 2 year conservatory program. The Terry Knickerbocker Studio provided me with a wonderfully warm, and generous artistic home when I wasn't sure I would ever be able to find one. They made me feel welcomed from the first moment when I reached out in 2019, to attended their Fall Meisner Intensive, till the day I graduated the 2 year program in 2022. I learned so much about acting during my time at the studio but I also learned so much more about myself and the kind of artist I wanted to be. Terry, along with the other incredible faculty members, really care about the collective as well as the individual. They take time to provide individual feedback and also create space for people to share a thought, a discovery, or a question. They continually, and gently invite you to give a little more, dig a little deeper, reveal a little more, encouraging you to find the deeper meaning within relationships and circumstances. The work you do here is an ongoing conversation of artistry that Terry and the other faculty members help facilitate while guiding you through the journey that is the training. The training was everything I hoped it would be, and everything I wanted for myself. I wanted to be a part of a high quality, rigorous training program surrounded by others who we're committed and focused as well; I found that at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio, while also finding an artist home and friends that will last me a lifetime.

I would like to start by saying everyone who assisted me in the studio was helpful and polite. The…read morevoice and movement professors, John and especially Onye, were encouraging and friendly. However, as the name on the door is Terry Knickerbocker, my rating is one because I can't give zero. Numerous extremely uncomfortable episodes happened during the time I was there. In some of these episodes, Terry made extremely disrespectful comments about a specific young black student. In my case, because I'm big and muscular, all the criticism was focused on my appearance and how bad my acting was, comparing me to Vin Diesel. I know the intention was to offend me, but thinking about it, Vin Diesel is at least actually acting and not coaching actors. I can't speak for other people or other classes, but as I read on the website that people from minorities have had problems in the studio in the past, there's a good chance this isn't an isolated case. Terry often demands reverential treatment but treats it rudely and impersonally. He demands punctuality but finishes class 40 minutes later. He demands that you answer his comments ( because he doesn't like feeling like an ATM) but interrupts you when you try to express yourself, and especially, like every narcissist, he will shut you down if you disagree with anything or point out any contradictions in the feedback he has given, which happens constantly because In one class he will tell you to be sweeter. On the other, he will complain that you are being too sweet. An art environment, especially for beginners, should be more encouraging, inclusive, and, why not, fun! But Terry seems to have a personal interest in making everything extremely uncomfortable, oppressive, and frightening. Terry has interests other than making the beginning student grow, as he says, "I don't like teaching, but my name is on the door." What he forgets and should be a priority is that the name on the card that keeps his studio open is that of the student. I'm still shocked at how despicable some interactions were, but deep down, I understand that all this sadism comes from a deep resentment for not having been able to have a career as an actor. But even understanding the source, I don't think it's fair that because of his inability to be an actor, he tries to kill the spirit of those starting out and still having a chance to realy make art. I understand that some people will say something different and even publicly defend Terry, most artists, especially actors and actresses, have deep insecurity and seek recognition from this type of sadistic figure or are just afraid of losing opportunities by criticizing a figure who, for them, is a gatekeeper, but, If you want to know what people there really think, ask someone personally. For me, being a veteran, having been born in the projects, the son of a black man, and an immigrant, especially as an artist who creates his own opportunities and directs his own films in his own country I don't need to kiss anyone's ring and I don't need to lie about how disrespectful, uncomfortable and counterproductive my time in Terry's class was. In short, I have never dealt with a more toxic and narcissistic person in my life.

The H+M acting program is a real find for those folks interested in theatre training, gaining…read moreexposure to different acting techniques or who are just interested in getting an introduction the performing arts. The staff is open, friendly, understanding and responsive - they really do try to make each class experience a positive one. There's a no frills, compact organization which creates a more causal, safe environment that allows people to explore both individually and as a group to see what acting feels like. The program's teachers are focused and supportive...and students are friendly, nervous and hard-working. There were folks from many different generations which has made it dynamic and interesting. Some of my fellow students are already working as extras or in student films, some are taking class purely as a way to get back their authentic voice after spending years in office environments and there's a few who have the moxy to possibly go onto to do something professionally in the future. Most classes are one night a week late (from 7:30-10:30PM), so you can put as much or as little into it as you want. The church that hosts the program is beautiful and has a big space to roam in. I highly recommend giving one of their programs a try, or attending one of their Open House nights to get a sense of the place.

From the owner: HM Acting provides classes in Acting and Playwrighting from Beginners to Advanced. New Student…read moreenrollment every 6 weeks! We help you build a craft that is personal and accessible. The exercises help you make the creative leap into the imaginary world of the play and the inner life of the character. At Howard Meyer Acting, our classes help you foster a connection to your personal truths: What you value and where you feel deeply. You will learn how to apply those insights to the creative process of acting, and you will discover, to your delight, the incomparable joy of fully-formed creative expression. The Meyer Method - named for our founder Howard Meyer, who leads the acting school -- draws on a combination of exercises developed by the best theater minds of the 20th Century.

I was a student at the Actors Workshop and had a good experience. The teacher Chris was friendly,…read morerealistic, and , and from my perspective he is running a great studio for actors. The workspace and facility was clean. It has a nice comfortable black box theater, which are awesome to work in. I made some friends in the few months I was there and enjoyed working with all of them. I also gained contacts and good references. Great place to learn and meet like minded artists if your willing to work

I read these 2 negative reviews of Barbara Marchant and wonder what planet these students are on…read more She is the best acting teacher I know. Nothing abusive, if anything she was too nice and accommodating to students who don't the work, or miss a lot of classes. My guess is these 2 students have their own issues. Some actors can't take "critic," and see it as abuse (it will hurt your feelings if you let it), but we need to hear the truth about our acting to move forward. We all get it in our heads we are good, but a better teacher who is honest with you (many just take your money and say great things) will see the difference, open your eyes if you allow it. Don't blame the teacher. She's trying to help you. You need a think skin in this business. You should be so lucky to have Barbara as your teacher.

Class with Barbara made me never want to take an acting class again. I've never, IN MY LIFE,  met a…read moremore condescending or passive aggressive individual. I loved Esper's books so naturally when I had finally saved enough money to take classes at his studio, I was excited. Our first meeting was on zoom and Barbara was ten minutes late. No apology but she seemed pleasant. A couple weeks later the 8-week intensive began and immediately her true personality emerged. If we didn't pick up a concept as fast as she thought we should, it looked like she was actually disgusted. Like we were wasting her time for being confused. Any and every question a student asked seemingly had a price tag attached to it. Someone would ask a relevant question to the subject material and instead of an answer, Barbara would suggest buying more classes. At that point, we had all spent $800 for her class. I don't know what planet she's living on but last time I checked most actors aren't rich and to usher us into spending more money to get the answers to questions she refused to comment on is just unkind. Barbara would belittle people for making mistakes, leaving us, students, scared to take risks. This essentially destroyed all of our potential growth as actors because how do you learn if you never fail? It felt like there was a clear "right" and "wrong" way to act while in her presence. I was getting anxiety before the start of every class and by the end, was a nervous wreck while performing. Her class wasn't a safe environment. It's almost like she hates this art form and hopes you'll hate it too. If you choose to take class with Barbara, expect to learn not a single thing and for a bus to drive through your self-confidence.

I've been searching for places to explore glass, and I was excited to find a one day workshop at…read moreUrban Glass. I was drawn to the flameworking class because of the thoughtful expression of how the instructor, Saint, described the process of working with borosilicate glass in their class. Truthfully, I was so blown away by it all. Urban Glass has a beautiful community based inclusivity spirit and artist centered focus. The studio was well organized and vast. The staff and technical support team are friendly and helpful. Saint's class had a wonderful pacing to it for a 6 hour workshop. We got to know all of the participants and connect together in a fun way, had a few informative demos on equipment safety and glass techniques, and then got to creating! Han, another glass artist at Urban Glass assisted the class, and it was really great to be able to explore making marbles, small figurines on our own and also have Saint and Han jump in when we needed a bit of extra hands on help. I felt confident from the demos and my practice time to be able to rent space on my own after. Our class has stayed in touch since, and I know several of us from the class have been back to the studio since to create. I'm excited to return to explore and learn more!

We had a private glassblowing lesson in July. The lesson was very fun and well structured. We…read morestarted with learning the basics of glassblowing, and then got a choice of simple items to make (glass bubbles, flowers, cups, bowls). The lesson was pricy, but definitely worth the cost. Would recommend a lesson for special occasions, and one of their classes if you want to go more regularly!