With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $460, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 9/21/2014, 11 weeks, Sundays, 11:00-12:30pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
With Meg McInerney
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $415, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 4/11/2016, 8 weeks, Mondays, 4:15-5:45pm Arts Effect Winter and Spring 2016 Class Calendar
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
With Meg McInerney and Justine Magnusson
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $370, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 1/25/2016, 7 weeks, Mondays, 4:00-5:30pm Arts Effect Winter and Spring 2016 Class Calendar
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $500, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 9/22/2014, 12 weeks, Mondays, 4:00-5:30pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
Kids ages 6-9 are welcomed to join The Arts Effect for an exciting semester of theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more. The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun character creation as they jump into scenes from some of their FAVORITE books and movies such as Matilda, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Harriet the Spy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and more!
Kids ages 6-9 are welcomed to join The Arts Effect for an exciting semester of theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more. The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun character creation as they jump into scenes from some of their FAVORITE books and movies such as Matilda, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Harriet the Spy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and more!
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Ages: 5/6-8/9
Fee: $375, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 1/13/2015, 8 Weeks, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Ages: 5/6-8/9
Fee: $525, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 9/23/2014, 12 Weeks, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello & Justine Magnusson
Ages: 6-9
Fee: $285, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 1/18/2015, 7 Weeks, Sundays, 11am-12pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello, Meg McInerney, Jamie Wolf, and Jon Sokolow
Ages: 6-9
Fee: $450, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 9/21/2014, 11 Weeks, Sundays, 11am-12pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
The Arts Effect has been named “The BEST Theater Program in NYC!” by Nickelodeon’s Parents Connect and is known for offering the highest quality acting training in an exciting, supportive environment. Join us today and discover why our students are taking Film, TV, Broadway…and their school plays by storm.
BWAY: Billy Elliot, Shrek, Chaplin: The Musical, Mary Poppins, Annie, Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Adams Family, Brighton Beach Memoirs. FILM: The Dark Knight Rises, Lullaby, New Year’s Eve, Junction, Did You Hear About The Morgans?, The Switch, Enchanted. TV: Law and Order SVU, 666 Park Avenue, Nurse Jackie, Grey’s Anatomy, Downwardly Mobile, Gossip Girl, Boardwalk Empire, Sopranos, Louie, SNL, and MORE!
Whether you’re looking for a fun after school activity, an outlet for creativity, a chance to try something new and challenging, or looking to take Broadway by storm—The Arts Effect has something for the artist/actor in everyone!
Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film.
STUDENTS WILL EXPLORE:
With Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney
Ages: 13-17
Fee: $445, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 4/10/2014, 8 Weeks, Thursdays, 4:00pm-6:00pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Ages: 12-15
Fee: $445, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 4/4/2014, 7 Weeks, Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
Ages: 10-12 (5th-7th grade)
Fee: $345, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Start Date: Start Date 4/10/2013, 8 weeks, Thursdays, 4:00-5:30pm
[Download PDF Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $345, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Start Date: Start Date 3/31/2014, 8 weeks, Mondays, 4:00-5:30pm
[Download PDF Calendar]
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
Kids ages 5-9 are welcomed to join The Arts Effect for an exciting semester of theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more. The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun character creation as they jump into scenes from some of their FAVORITE books and movies such as Matilda, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Harriet the Spy, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, and more!
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Ages: 5/6-8/9
Fee: $360, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 4/8/2014, 8 Weeks, Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 1296 Lexington Ave (at 88th St) [Google Map]
The Arts Effect has been named “The BEST Theater Program in NYC!” by Nickelodeon/MTV and is known for offering the highest quality acting training in an exciting, supportive environment. Join us today and discover why our students are taking Film, TV, Broadway…and their school plays by storm.
BWAY: Billy Elliot, Shrek, Chaplin: The Musical, Mary Poppins, Annie, Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Adams Family, Brighton Beach Memoirs. FILM: The Dark Knight Rises, Lullaby, New Year’s Eve, Junction, Did You Hear About The Morgans?, The Switch, Enchanted. TV: Law and Order SVU, 666 Park Avenue, Nurse Jackie, Grey’s Anatomy, Downwardly Mobile, Gossip Girl, Boardwalk Empire, Sopranos, Louie, SNL, and MORE!
Whether you’re looking for a fun after school activity, an outlet for creativity, a chance to try something new and challenging, or looking to take Broadway by storm—The Arts Effect has something for the artist/actor in everyone!
Please Choose a Section Below:
The Arts Effect has been named “The BEST Theater Program in NYC!” by Nickelodeon/MTV and is known for offering the highest quality acting training in an exciting, supportive environment. Join us today and discover why our students are taking Film, TV, Broadway…and their school plays by storm.
BWAY: Billy Elliot, Shrek, Chaplin: The Musical, Mary Poppins, Annie, Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Adams Family, Brighton Beach Memoirs. FILM: The Dark Knight Rises, Lullaby, New Year’s Eve, Junction, Did You Hear About The Morgans?, The Switch, Enchanted. TV: Law and Order SVU, 666 Park Avenue, Nurse Jackie, Grey’s Anatomy, Downwardly Mobile, Gossip Girl, Boardwalk Empire, Sopranos, Louie, SNL, and MORE!
Whether you’re looking for a fun after school activity, an outlet for creativity, a chance to try something new and challenging, or looking to take Broadway by storm—The Arts Effect has something for the artist/actor in everyone!
Please Choose a Section Below:
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Elite 14-17 year-old actors/creators will work together as a theater company: strengthening technique while also developing original scripts to be produced professionally in NYC and abroad. Students will be involved in all aspects of theater production including intensive rehearsal, design, and performance.
*Audition Required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details: admin@TheArtsEffectNYC.com
With Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney
Elite 14-17 year-old actors/creators will work together as a theater company: strengthening technique while also developing original scripts to be produced professionally in NYC and abroad. Students will be involved in all aspects of theater production including intensive rehearsal, design, and performance.
*Audition Required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details: admin@TheArtsEffectNYC.com
Ages: 14-17
Fee: $850, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 1/27/2013, 15 Weeks, Sundays, 1:30pm-3:30pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello, Meg McInerney, Jamie Wolf, and Jon Solokow
11-13 year-old students will explore theater essentials including improvisation, relaxation, sense memory, scene and character study, and fun theater games! Students will prepare scripted pieces along with creating original works.
*Interview Required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details: admin@TheArtsEffectNYC.com
Ages: 11-14 (6th-8th grade)
Fee: $650, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 9/22/2013, 11 Weeks, Sundays, 11:00am-1:00pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello, Meg McInerney, Jamie Wolf, and Jon Solokow
11-13 year-old students will explore theater essentials including improvisation, relaxation, sense memory, scene and character study, and fun theater games! Students will prepare scripted pieces along with creating original works.
*Interview Required. Contact Katie Cappiello & Meg McInerney for details: admin@TheArtsEffectNYC.com
Ages: 11-13
Fee: $850, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Start Date 1/27/2013, 15 Weeks, Sundays, 11:00am-1:00pm [Download Calendar]
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
Summer classes we offer in:
Our summer semester has been developed for enthusiastic young artists and performers ages 6–16 interested in exploring the exciting world of acting and theater. The Arts Effect has the perfect summer program for actors of all levels, interests, and schedules!
Through an award-winning combination of sensory work, improvisation, and character/scene study, our program focuses on the advancement of the actor’s skill set and audition technique! Throughout the sessions, students will be assigned scenes and/or monologues to prepare and then present at the end of each workshop for friends and family. Students will also have the opportunity to work with and prepare authentic film/TV/commercial audition sides. New and returning students can look forward to a unique and rewarding creative experience – Arts Effect training is custom-tailored to best suit the needs and goals of each student!
STUDENTS FOCUS ON…
This audition-only acting workshop lead by Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney along with guest instructors, including sketch comedy artists and more, will focus on intensive scene study and character development. Students will be challenged by advanced sense memory, improvisation, and text analysis exercises as they prepare scenes to be presented at the end of the workshop. This workshop is a great fit for students/young professionals looking for a challenge, to have fun, and to take their acting to the next level.
Ages: 10-13
Fee: $710, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Monday, August 8, 2016 – Friday, August 12, 2016; 10:00am–4:00pm
Final Presentation: Friday, August 12th at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
*HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS AUDITIONING FOR PERFORMING ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOLS or HIGH SCHOOLS
This Summer Weekend Workshop has been developed for budding thespians (future stars of the school play, future Oscar winners, future Broadway headliners), ages 9-16, interested in exploring the art of acting. In this two-day workshop, students will participate in fun and challenging acting exercises including: relaxation, vocal warm-up, sense memory exercises, improvisation, scene and character creation/development, movement exercises, text analysis, subtext exploration, and more! Students will prepare and perform published monologues and also original scenes for family and friends at the conclusion of the workshop.
GROUP A: ages 9-12
GROUP B: ages 13-16
Fee: $280, $100 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Saturday, June 15, 2013– Sunday, June 16, 2013; 10:00am–3:00pm
Final Presentation: Sunday, June 16th at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film.
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $700, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Monday, July 8, 2013 – Friday, July 12, 2013; 10:00am–4:00pm
Final Presentation: Friday, July 12th at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
Kids ages 6-9 are welcome to join The Arts Effect for a weekend of exciting theater games, movement exercises, character and scene development, playwriting, and more. The young actors also focus on acting essentials and fun characters as they prepare a mini-play to present to friends and family.
Ages: 6-9
Fee: $280, $100 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Saturday, July 20, 2013– Sunday, July 21, 2013; 10:00am–3:00pm
Final Presentation: Sunday, July 21st at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
With Katie Cappiello & (the amazing!) Bob Marks
The greatest musical theater performers bring stories and characters to LIFE through the combination of song, dance, and acting. Learn how! This 2-day weekend workshop, designed for performers of all-levels, will focus on ACTING for musical theater. Along with vocal technique essentials, students will learn to infuse their musical performances with vibrant character work and rich emotional connection. All participants will prepare a solo, a monologue or scene, and come together for a group musical number. Family and friend are welcome to join us for a presentation.
ROBERT MARKS is a vocal coach, conductor, arranger, director, and composer, specializing in helping singers showcase their talents off to their best possible advantage. He works with singers of all ages, from absolute beginners to celebrities. Bob’s former and current students appear in Anything Goes, Book of Mormon, Chicago, How To Succeed…, The Lion King, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Newsies, Spider-Man, Wicked, and MORE! His students include: Sarah Jessica Parker, Natalie Portman, Lea Michele, Ashley Tisdale, and Britney Spears. www.bobmarks.com
Ages: 9-12
Fee: $395, $100 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Saturday, July 20, 2013– Sunday, July 21, 2013; 10:00am–2:00pm
Final Presentation: Sunday, July 21st at 1:15pm
Address: DAVENPORT STUDIOS, 250 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019
Students will focus on the advancement of their acting technique and skill set. Through the exploration of sensory work, improvisation, character/scene study, text analysis, and more, participants will learn to achieve rich, natural, and honest acting perfect for stage or film.
Ages: 12-15
Fee: $700, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Monday, July 22, 2013 – Friday, July 26, 2013; 10:00am–4:00pm
Final Presentation: Friday, July 26th at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
This GIRLS ONLY theater workshop is designed to empower and inspire girls ages 11–14 through a unique combination of theater, creative writing, debate and discussion, and mentorship. The Arts Effect Girl Power Theater Camp offers girls a fun, nurturing, girl-supporting environment to creatively share their voices and stories. Over the week, participants will have the opportunity to discuss and explore their girlhood while working together to create and perform original theatrical pieces that reflect the realities of their world. A final presentation/performance will be held for family and friends on Friday August 16th.
Ages: 11-14
Fee: $700, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Monday, August 12, 2013 – Friday, August 16, 2013; 10:00am–4:00pm
Final Presentation: Friday, August 16th at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
This college-level acting workshop lead by Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney along with Tisch School of The Arts faculty guests will focus on intense scene study and character development. Students will be challenged by advanced sense memory, improvisation, and text analysis exercises as they prepare scenes to be presented at the end of the workshop. Students will be assigned and emailed a scene prior to the workshop. This 5-day master class will require students to not only work in class on their pieces but also independently with scene partners outside of class – as they would in any theater arts college program.
Ages: 13-17
Fee: $710, 30% non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Monday, August 15, 2015 – Friday, August 19, 2015; 10:00am–4:00pm
Final Presentation: Friday, August 19st at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
This college-level acting workshop lead by Katie Cappiello and Meg McInerney along with Tisch School of The Arts faculty guests will focus on intense scene study and character development. Students will be challenged by advanced sense memory, improvisation, and text analysis exercises as they prepare scenes to be presented at the end of the workshop. Students will be assigned and emailed a scene prior to the workshop. This 5-day master class will require students to not only work in class on their pieces but also independently with scene partners outside of class – as they would in any theater arts college program.
Ages: 13-17
Fee: $700, $250 non-refundable deposit required to reserve a spot in the class, balance is due on the first day of class.
Schedule: Monday, August 19, 2013 – Friday, August 23, 2013; 10:00am–4:00pm
Final Presentation: Friday, August 23rd at 2pm
Address: 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street [Google Map]
