Next Stop, Broadway!
Theater is the very heartbeat of Applause. Whatever your interest — musical theater or straight acting — Applause provides an ever-evolving curriculum based on the latest trends and teaching techniques. Broadway-seasoned instructors create a safe, open and supportive community where all students perform in a professional theater setting.
Broadway Little Stars
$945
3-4 Years
This dynamic class introduces the fundamentals of musical theater to children! Through acting games, improvisation, singing, and dance moves, your child will build confidence and bring out their inner superstar. Whether your child is already performing for you at home, or needs a little more encouragement, they will learn how to shine brightly in this class!
Mondays, 3:30-4:15 - SOLD OUT
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00
September 19, 2023 - January 9, 2024
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Mondays, 3:30-4:15 - SOLD OUT
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Tuesdays, 3:15-4:00
September 19, 2023 - January 9, 2024
Thursdays, 10:30-11:15
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024

Broadway Little Stars
$1,015
4-5 Years
This dynamic class introduces the fundamentals of musical theater to children! Through acting games, improvisation, singing, and dance moves, your child will build confidence and bring out their inner superstar. Whether your child is already performing for you at home, or needs a little more encouragement, they will learn how to shine brightly in this class! The semester culminates in a performance on stage in front of 500 people!
Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 - SOLD OUT
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 - SOLD OUT
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Fridays, 3:15-4:00
September 8, 2023 - Janaury 12, 2024
Thursdays, 3:15-4:00 - SOLD OUT
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Thursdays, 4:15-5:00 - SOLD OUT
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Fridays, 3:15-4:00
September 8, 2023 - Janaury 12, 2024

Musical Theater
$1,115
K/1st Grade
Let Broadway performers introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform on a stage in front of 500 people. Here’s a chance for your child to strut their stuff!
Mondays, 3:20-4:20 - SOLD OUT
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Tuesdays, 4:05-5:05
September 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024
Wednesdays, 3:25-4:25 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 - SOLD OUT
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Fridays, 4:05-5:05
September 8, 2023 - January 12, 2024
Mondays, 3:20-4:20 - SOLD OUT
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Tuesdays, 4:05-5:05
September 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024
Wednesdays, 3:25-4:25 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Thursdays, 4:15-5:15 - SOLD OUT
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Fridays, 4:05-5:05
September 8, 2023 - January 12, 2024

Musical Theater
$1,115
2nd/3rd Grade
Let Broadway performers introduce your child to musical theater! Each week, your child will get to take part in acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, articulation, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform on a stage in front of 500 people. Here’s a chance for your child to strut their stuff!
Mondays, 4:25-5:25
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Wednesdays, 3:25-4:25
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Thursdays, 3:15-4:15
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Mondays, 4:25-5:25
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Wednesdays, 3:25-4:25
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - January 10, 2024
Thursdays, 3:15-4:15
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024

Musical Theater
$1,115
3rd/4th Grade
In this intermediate class, your child will work towards further developing their singing and dancing. Each class will include acting games that help develop their imagination, creativity, improv skills, and performance skills. Students will work as a cast throughout the semester on musical production numbers. At the end of the semester, the class will perform on a stage in front of 500 people!
Mondays, 5:30-6:30
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Tuesdays, 5:10-6:10
September 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024
Mondays, 5:30-6:30
September 11, 2023 - January 8, 2024
Tuesdays, 5:10-6:10
September 12, 2023 - January 9, 2024

Junior Musical Theater Performance
$2,500
3rd-5th Grade
This exciting and intense workshop is for the child who is starting to get serious about theater. Each actor needs to make the commitment to work hard and learn everything there is to put on an Off-Broadway show. A Director, Choreographer and Musical Director will provide training in acting, singing and dancing through the rehearsal process of a Musical Revue. Every child, no matter what level, will get lines, solos and features in the show to help prepare them to move up to our Intermediate section. The semester ends with a performance for family and friends!
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00
September 12, 2023 - December 5, 2023
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - December 6, 2023
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00
September 14, 2023 - December 7, 2023
Tuesdays, 4:00-6:00
September 12, 2023 - December 5, 2023
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 - SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - December 6, 2023
Thursdays, 4:00-6:00
September 14, 2023 - December 7, 2023

Musical Theater
$1,795
4th/5th Grade
After graduating from our hour-long musical theater classes, the next step is 4th & 5th grade Musical Theater. This 90-minute class will build on the foundations learned in our younger Musical Theater classes. Students will work on scripted scenes, cold readings, challenging harmonies, and advanced dance for their production numbers, which they will perform at the end of the semester in front of 500 people.
Thursdays, 4:15-5:45
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Thursdays, 4:15-5:45
September 14, 2023 - January 11, 2024
Junior Theater Acting Techniques - SOLD OUT
$615
4th-5th Grade
Hone your stage acting skills in a fun and safe environment among friends. This weekly class is the key to learning acting techniques that work for you! Every Broadway actor takes acting classes, whether they’re just starting out, or a Tony Award winner. Through warm-up, improv, acting exercises, and scene study - learn to make bold acting choices and build your characters like a broadway star!!!
Mondays, 5:30-6:30
September 11, 2023 - November 27, 2023
Mondays, 5:30-6:30
September 11, 2023 - November 27, 2023

Backstage Basics: Lighting and Sound
$795
4th-12th Grade
Learn about some of the elements from the backstage world that bring a show together! Taught by a production team that has been working on shows on the Broadway, Off Broadway, Regional and Touring level, you’ll learn and gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of Technical Theater! Over the course of this class you’ll learn the basics on building a show with hands-on activities in Lighting and Sound. At the end of the semester you’ll have the opportunity to be a major part of the crew on an Applause production and bring a show to life from the ground up!
Wednesdays, 5:35-6:35pm
October 11, 2023 - November 15, 2023
Wednesdays, 5:35-6:35pm
October 11, 2023 - November 15, 2023

Intermediate Theater Acting Techniques - SOLD OUT
$615
6th-8th Grade
Hone your stage acting skills in a fun and safe environment among friends. This weekly class is the key to learning acting techniques that work for you! Every Broadway actor takes acting classes, whether they’re just starting out, or a Tony Award winner. Through warm-up, improv, acting exercises, and scene study - learn to make bold acting choices and build your characters like a broadway star!!!
Tuesdays, 5:10-6:10
September 12, 2023 - November 14, 2023
Tuesdays, 5:10-6:10
September 12, 2023 - November 14, 2023

Intermediate Musical Theater Performance
$2,900
6th-8th Grade
This exciting and intense workshop is for the child who is serious about theater, and ready to step up to the next level. Continuing your growth from Jr. MT Performance workshop, a Director, Choreographer, and Musical Director will provide training in acting, singing and dancing throughout the rehearsal process. While more emphasis is put on the audition process in this section, every performer will get lines, solos, and major features in the show. This show will prepare them for our more advanced, full-length musicals in our Advanced section. The class meets for 12 rehearsal sessions, and will include a one hour professional dance technique class for the first 8 weeks. The semester will end with a fully produced performance with costumes, lights, and sound in a real Off-Broadway theater for family and friends!
This class is by audition only. Please call us at 212-717-0703 to make an appointment.
Fridays, 4:30-8:30 - SOLD OUT
September 8, 2023 - December 3, 2023
Sundays, 2:00-6:00
September 10, 2023 - December 3, 2023
This class is by audition only. Please call us at 212-717-0703 to make an appointment.
Fridays, 4:30-8:30 - SOLD OUT
September 8, 2023 - December 3, 2023
Sundays, 2:00-6:00
September 10, 2023 - December 3, 2023

Advanced Musical Theater Performance
$3,750
9th-12th Grade
This exciting and intense performance workshop is for the teen who is serious about theater, and being in a full scale musical production. Each actor must commit to working hard and learning every facet of putting on an Off-Broadway show. A Director, Choreographer and Musical Director, provide training in acting, singing, and dancing through the rigorous rehearsal process. The class meets for 14 sessions on Saturdays for rehearsals, and will include a one hour professional dance technique class for the first 8 weeks. Additional weekday rehearsals may be required depending on role/ needs of the show. The semester will end with a fully produced performance in real Off-Broadway theater for family and friends!
This class is by audition only. Please call us at 212-717-0703 to make an appointment.
Saturdays, 10:45-2:45
September 9, 2023 - December 17, 2023
This class is by audition only. Please call us at 212-717-0703 to make an appointment.
Saturdays, 10:45-2:45
September 9, 2023 - December 17, 2023