Pre-K YouTube Movie Stars (4-5 Year Olds)

This dynamic class introduces the fundamentals of film acting to children! Through acting games, improvisation, and creating adorable and hilarious short films, your child will build confidence and bring out their inner movie star! Whether your child is already a total ham or needs a little encouragement, they will learn to shine brightly and speak […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade pre-k
Saturdays (9:30-10:15)

YouTube Movie Stars (K/1st Grade)

Whether your child is full of personality and ready to be on TV, or is just starting to come out of their shell, this one-of-a-kind film creation class is right for them! The students learn to audition for roles and are launched onto a real film set experience! They will learn the basics of acting […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade k - 1
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00) Fridays (3:25-4:25) Saturdays (10:30-11:30)

Make Your Own TV Series (2nd/3rd Grade)

Does your kid have funny, inventive ideas that are perfect for the small screen? Or maybe they’d love to star in a TV show like The Worst Witch or Stranger Things? This is their chance to create and act in an original Applause New York series! The students learn to audition for roles, how to […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 3
Mondays (4:00-5:00)

YouTube Movie Stars (2nd/3rd Grade)

This class is for the 2nd or 3rd grader who is ready to take their TV/Film training to the next level. The students will learn how to audition for roles and develop characters, and then are launched onto a real film set experience! They will work with trained professionals to create three short films. At […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 2 - 3
Tuesdays (4:00-5:00) Saturdays (11:45-12:45)

Animation Creation (4th-6th Grade)

Calling all kids who doodle in the margins or wish their lego sets could come to life! In this dynamic new class, aspiring animators will learn the basics of drawn 2D and 3D stop motion animation, creating short videos throughout the semester which will culminate in a showcase screening! No prior experience required–just enthusiasm! An […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 6
Fridays (4:30-5:30)

Make Your Own TV Series (4th/5th Grade)

Does your kid have funny, inventive ideas that are perfect for the small screen? Or maybe they’re the next Millie Bobby Brown or Iain Armitage? The students learn to audition for roles, develop characters, and are launched onto a real TV studio experience! This is their chance to create and act in an original Applause […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 5
Mondays (5:15-6:15)

YouTube Movie Stars (4th/5th Grade)

Calling all child actors ready for the big screen! After auditioning for roles and getting cast in parts, students will be launched onto a real film set to experience the electrifying world of movie-making, and will feel like the star of the show! This level will build further on the basics of acting on-camera, creating […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 4 - 5
Wednesdays (4:00-5:00)

Make Your Own TV Series (6th-8th Grade)

Have a budding showrunner on your hands? Or a young actor with a penchant for memorable characters? This middle school class is the next step up for aspiring TV writers, actors, and cinematographers. With 90-minute classes, we’ll dive deep into making an original Applause New York series – creating plot lines, inhabiting characters, and crafting […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 6 - 8
Tuesdays (5:15-6:45)

YouTube Movie Stars (6th-8th Grade)

This class brings our movie stars curriculum to the next level for middle schoolers! After auditioning for roles and getting cast in parts, students will be launched onto a real film set to experience the electrifying world of movie-making! This level will build further on the basics of acting on-camera, including characterization, scene building, as […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 6 - 8
Thursdays (4:15-5:15)

On-Camera Acting Technique (6th-8th Grade)

This class is for the motivated middle schooler who wants to take their acting to the next level! Explore acting techniques targeted toward on-camera work, memorization, audition training, and breaking down a scene – all while getting exposure to different styles and genres of Film and Television scripts. At the end of the semester, students […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 6 - 8
Thursdays (5:30-6:30)

Teen Web Series (9th-12th Grade)

Obsessed with shows like Outer Banks and Never Have I Ever? With 90-minute classes, we’ll dive deep into making an original Applause New York teen series – creating plot lines, inhabiting characters, and crafting the final edit. With the help of our professional filmmakers, students will work together to create their own episodic series, while […]
AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Grade 9 - 12
Thursdays (5:30-7:00)