Atlantic Acting School Kids & Teens Programs
76 Ninth Avenue, Suite 313, New York, NY 10011
About
Atlantic Acting School Kids & Teens Programs are part of the Atlantic Acting School’s offerings that include kids and teens programs, a world-renowned two-year full-time conservatory program, and an NYU Tisch studio. The programs are connected to Atlantic Theater Company, which produces compelling new works and focuses on simple and honest storytelling using Practical Aesthetics, the Atlantic Technique, as outlined in A Practical Handbook for the Actor. Kids & Teens programs for ages 4–18 offer a dynamic experience where young actors can play, create, and build lifelong friendships while developing their craft.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Atlantic Acting School was founded in 1985 and has trained and mentored artists for more than 40 years, celebrating 40 years of theater since its inception. It is the only acting conservatory offering in-depth training in Practical Aesthetics, known as the Atlantic Technique. The school’s mission states that it equips students with physical, emotional, and analytical tools of acting to discover their truths and prepares them for success beyond its doors, with a focus on empowering simple and honest storytelling that explores essential truths onstage. Atlantic Theater Company, which the school is part of, is a Tony Award-winning Off-Broadway theater with Tony Award-winning productions including Buena Vista Social Club, Kimberly Akimbo, The Band’s Visit, Spring Awakening, and The Beauty Queen of Leenane, and Pulitzer Prize recipients English and Between Riverside and Crazy, along with other recognized works such as New York Drama Critics’ Circle and Obie Award winners.
The broader organization includes leadership such as Atlantic Acting School Executive Director Mary McCann, Artistic Director Neil Pepe, Managing Director Jeffory Lawson, Director of Education & Recruitment Heather Baird, and Artistic Director of Atlantic for Kids Alison Beatty, among many additional listed staff, board members, and ensemble members. Atlantic notes that, from its Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning productions to its community-based education programs, it is committed to uncovering and celebrating the stories of varied human existence. Programs at Atlantic Acting School also include part-time classes for students of all backgrounds, summer programs that give students a rigorous understanding of the Atlantic Technique, and Open House days each year to welcome prospective students of all ages.
Last updated April 17, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Atlantic Acting School was founded in 1985 and has trained and mentored artists for more than 40 years, celebrating 40 years of theater since its inception. It is the only acting conservatory offering in-depth training in Practical Aesthetics, known as the Atlantic Technique. The school’s mission states that it equips students with physical, emotional, and analytical tools of acting to discover their truths and prepares them for success beyond its doors, with a focus on empowering simple and honest storytelling that explores essential truths onstage. Atlantic Theater Company, which the school is part of, is a Tony Award-winning Off-Broadway theater with Tony Award-winning productions including Buena Vista Social Club, Kimberly Akimbo, The Band’s Visit, Spring Awakening, and The Beauty Queen of Leenane, and Pulitzer Prize recipients English and Between Riverside and Crazy, along with other recognized works such as New York Drama Critics’ Circle and Obie Award winners.
The broader organization includes leadership such as Atlantic Acting School Executive Director Mary McCann, Artistic Director Neil Pepe, Managing Director Jeffory Lawson, Director of Education & Recruitment Heather Baird, and Artistic Director of Atlantic for Kids Alison Beatty, among many additional listed staff, board members, and ensemble members. Atlantic notes that, from its Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning productions to its community-based education programs, it is committed to uncovering and celebrating the stories of varied human existence. Programs at Atlantic Acting School also include part-time classes for students of all backgrounds, summer programs that give students a rigorous understanding of the Atlantic Technique, and Open House days each year to welcome prospective students of all ages.
Last updated April 17, 2026.
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