About
The One Year Foundations of Acting Program is designed to provide a broad scope of actor training and serves a a great introduction to the Barrow Group approach. It is ideal for students with some experience, who are ready to expand their acting training and ready to jump into the NYC acting community. It culminates with a scene sharing in our Studio Theatre. If you have any questions, please email school@barrowgroup.org.
We are no longer accepting applications for the September 2017-June 2018 Program.
We will begin accepting applications for the September 2018-June 2019 Program in January 2018.
Sample Curriculum
Fall
The year begins with an overview of script analysis where students learn how to decipher the story structure elements for better storytelling. Students will then be introduced to voice work and alexander technique, while being introduced to the Barrow Group tools via scene study.
Classes: script analysis, voice for the actor, alexander technique, scene study.
Winter
Students will continue their scene study progress, which is the basis of work at The Barrow Group and begin incorporating the tools learned in other elements of study; film/tv on camera acting and monologues.
Classes: script analysis, improv, scene study, monologues, film/tv
Spring
Students will be introduced to reading, analyzing, and performing Shakespeare, learn the basics of stage combat, participate in several business of acting classes lead by industry professionals, and rehearsals for the scene sharing in our Studio Theatre.
Classes: Shakespeare, scene study, film/tv, stage combat, business of acting, performance/sharing prep
To Apply
Applications are now closed for the September 2017 thru June 2018 Program.
We will begin accepting applications for the September 2018 program in January 2018.
Step 1 – Application
Step 2 – Audition
Once an application has been received, we will contact you to schedule an audition. For the audition, please prepare a 1 to 2 minute contemporary monologue. Auditions will be scheduled for March 2018 thru July 2018. Final decisions will be announced in July 2018.
If you are interested in submitting a video application, please contact school@barrowgroup.org
Cost
If registered by June 30, 2018 the cost of the program is $5,750. Starting July 1st, the cost is $6,000. A deposit of $2,000 is due upon registration. The remaining balance can be made in installments.