The One Year Foundations of Acting Program is designed to provide a broad scope of actor training and serves as a great introduction to the Barrow Group approach. It is ideal for students with previous experience, who are ready to expand their training and jump into the NYC acting community. It culminates with a scene sharing in our Studio Theatre.
We are now accepting applications for the September 2019 thru June 2020 program.
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
We are now accepting applications for the September 2019 thru June 2020 program.
Step 1 – Application
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. However we recommend applying by June 1st, as this program is highly competitive.
Step 2 – Audition
Once an application has been received, we will contact you to schedule an audition. At your audition, please bring your headshot and resume. Auditions will be scheduled between February 1, 2019 thru June 31, 2019.
Cost
The cost of the 2019/20 program is $6,750. If registered after June 1, the cost is $6,950. A deposit of $2,000 is due upon registration. The remaining balance can be made in installments.
Scholarships – at this time The Barrow Group offers one One Year Program Scholarship. To be considered for this scholarship, students must first apply, audition, and be accepted into one of the programs. Scholarship application will be made available to those after acceptance.
If you have any questions, please email school@barrowgroup.org
