In-Person and Online Summer 2023 Intensives in:
Acting
Musical Theatre
Performance Ensemble
On-Camera Immersion
Film/TV Acting
Improv and Sketch Comedy
Screenwriting
Playwriting
Click below for dates/times for Summer 2023 Intensives.
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Under the guidance of Barrow Group acting teachers, our teen (14-18 yrs) summer intensives introduce students to the Barrow Group approach to acting. These intensives reinforce working with ease, clarity, and simplicity. We believe that to act is to PLAY, and that students learn the most in an atmosphere of relaxed positive reinforcement.
What makes The Barrow Group School different from many other studios in NYC is that all of our teachers have gone through an intensive teacher training program with TBG co-Artistic Directors Seth Barrish and Lee Brock. So when your child takes a class with us, the teacher has trained for years at The Barrow Group in our specific approach.
If you have any questions, please contact us here.
3-Week Summer Acting Intensive
This intensive explores:
Acting:
- ensemble building
- script analysis
- scene study
- on-camera acting and audition technique
- introduction to The Barrow Group acting tools
- rehearsal and performance tools
- culminates in a showing for friends and family to attend
As well as specialty classes which may include:
- speech and voice
- movement
- Alexander Technique
- improvisation
- Shakespeare
- business of acting
No prerequisites or audition required.
Schedule:
In-Person, July 3-21, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm – $1,645 – REGISTER HERE
In-Person, July 24-August 11, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm – $1,645 – REGISTER HERE
10am-1pm – Specialty Classes
1-2pm – Lunch
2-5pm – Acting (scene study and on-camera)
Have questions? Contact us here.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
3-Week Summer Musical Theatre Intensive
This intensive explores:
Acting:
- ensemble building
- script analysis
- scene study
- introduction to The Barrow Group acting tools
- working with a musical director/professional accompanist
- mock auditions
- rehearsal and performance tools
- culminates in a showing for friends and family to attend
Students will work on:
- will work in pairs on 1 musical theatre scene and 1 song selected by the instructor
- a solo song of the student’s choice
- mock auditions – students will work with the accompanist to develop a 16-bar cut for auditions
As well as specialty classes which may include:
- speech and voice
- movement
- Alexander Technique
- improvisation
- Shakespeare
- business of acting
No prerequisites or audition required.
Schedule:
In-Person – July 3-21, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm – $1,645 – REGISTER HERE
In-Person – July 24-August 11, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, $1,645 – REGISTER HERE
10am-1pm – Specialty Classes
1-2pm – Lunch
2-5pm – Musical Theatre Class
Have questions? Contact us here.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
In-Person 2-Week On-Camera Immersion Intensive
This intensive explores
Acting:
- ensemble building
- script analysis
- scene study
- on-camera acting and audition technique
- introduction to The Barrow Group acting tools
Short Film Creation:
- Acting – will act in two shorts (one devised/improvised and one written)
- Writing – will work as an ensemble to create two shorts (one devised/improvised and one written)
- Directing – work learn how to apply The Barrow Group acting tools to directing
- Producing – learn basic DIY producing skills
- Crew – will serve as crew for films
No prerequisites or audition required.
Schedule:
In-Person, July 31 – August 11, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm – $995 – REGISTER HERE
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
Have questions? Contact us here.
2-Week Performance Ensemble
Prerequisite: This intensive is by invite only. Students must have completed Teen Advanced Scene Study and/or 3-Week Teen Summer Acting Intensive to be considered.
In our 2-Week Performance Ensemble Intensive students will work as an ensemble to develop and perform original material.
The intensive begins with exploring ensemble building and improvisation. Next, students work with a professional writer on writing exercises, developing characters, and workshopping material. The writer will use this as the basis to create an original play. Next, students work with a professional director and begin applying The Barrow Group approach and tools to rehearsals, tech, and performance. The intensive culminates in a sharing in our Studio Theatre for friends and family.
Schedule:
In-Person – July 24 – August 4, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, $995 – REGISTER HERE
Have questions? Contact us here.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
1-Week Improv and Sketch Comedy Intensive
Our 1-Week Improv and Sketch Comedy Intensive explores
- ensemble building
- the foundations of improvisation thru games and exercises
- writing, analyzing, and performing in sketches
- emphasis on spontaneous, creative, and out of the box thinking to build theatre/acting skill, confidence, and play
- rehearsal and performance tools
Schedule:
In-Person – July 3-7, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, $700 – REGISTER HERE
No prerequisites or audition required.
Have questions? Contact us here.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
In-Person and Online 1-Week Film/TV Acting Intensive
Our 1-Week Film/TV Acting Intensive explores
- ensemble building
- script analysis
- film/filmmaking terminology
- The Barrow Group acting tools via monologues and scene work
- cold reads and audition technique
No prerequisites or audition required. However, we recommend starting with our Teen Explorations in Acting or Teen Summer Acting Intensive.
Schedule:
In-Person – June 26-30, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, $700 – REGISTER HERE
In-Person – July 17-21, Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm, $700 – REGISTER HERE
Have questions? Contact us here.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
Online 1-Week Screenwriting Intensive
This intensive explores:
- fundamental elements of screenwriting
- story structure
- format
- character creation
- dialogue and action writing
Through writing exercises and collaborative workshops, students will develop original ideas and complete one or more original short screenplays.
Schedule:
Dates – TBD
No prerequisites or audition required.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
Online 1-Week Summer Playwriting Intensive
Students will explore the most effective way to tell stories in dramatic form and will finish the class with an original short play.
Through study of traditional dramatic structure and exercises, students will work from conception to complete draft, resulting in an original short play. Students will bring in material to each class to be read and discussed in a teacher-led session where we explore “what story do we hope to tell and is that story being told?” Through positive feedback, students will work to sharpen and clarify their story, ultimately finding the story that wants to be told.
This class is on-going and can be taken multiple times.
Schedule:
Online – July 10 – 14, Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30pm ET, $350 – REGISTER HERE
No prerequisites or audition required.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
Online 1-Week Summer Acting Intensive
This intensive explores:
Acting:
- ensemble building
- script analysis
- scene study
- introduction to The Barrow Group acting tools
- rehearsal and performance tools
- culminates in an open class for friends and family to attend
Schedule:
Online, July 10-14, Monday-Friday, 2pm – 5pm ET, $375
No prerequisites or audition required.
This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates’ work and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different after an adjustment is given. Honing observation skills in this way is crucial to the learning process and understanding of The Barrow Group approach.
