The Acting Studio New York

The Acting Studio New York offers Meisner for Teens - Acting Workshop for students ages 11 to 17. It also lists 6-Week Acting Conservatory, Acting for Beginners - Meisner Technique, Commercial Audition On-Camera, Directing I, Foreign Accent Reduction, Intro to Meisner - Acting Technique, MFA Audition Preparatory Package, Monologue Audition, Playwriting For Beginners, Playwriting Workshop, and Private Coaching.

Programs

• 6-Week Acting Conservatory — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Acting for Beginners - Meisner Technique — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Commercial Audition On-Camera — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Directing I — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Foreign Accent Reduction — Open enrollment; registration only.
• Intro to Meisner - Acting Technique — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Meisner For Teens - Acting Workshop — 11 to 17 · Designed for students ages 11 to 17.
• MFA Audition Preparatory Package — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Monologue Audition — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Playwriting For Beginners — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Playwriting Workshop — Selective admission; requires submission and personal interview.
• Private Coaching — Open enrollment; by appointment.

At a glance

• Ages: 11–18 years old

About the provider

The Acting Studio New York has trained students continuously since 1983. Its founding director, James Price, is described as a personal friend and protégé of Sanford Meisner, and the studio is described as one of New York City's foremost centers for serious Meisner actor training. It also offers practical performance opportunities through Chelsea Repertory Company and Chelsea Rep LAB, including rehearsals, staged readings, open-class demonstrations, competitions, festivals, and public performances.

The minimum age to apply for classes is 18. The Meisner for Teens Acting Workshop is designed for students ages 11 to 17. Exceptions to age requirements may be considered based on prior experience and written parental permission. Some classes and programs require a submission and personal interview; others are open enrollment. Registration is limited and placement is first come, first served based on payment received. Tuition is generally due in full prior to the first class.

What families say

“You won't be insulted or traumatized here — just taught with care.” — Asher Berkson-Gold (6-Week Conservatory Student)

“I still go back to my acting notes from James Price—decades later, and I am forever grateful to The Acting Studio New York for starting and continuing my acting journey.” — Maria Watson (Acting Teacher & Studio Alumna)

“I met friends, I felt safe, loved, and sometimes overwhelmed by the passion and acting knowledge that came from James Price.” — Sarah Avila (Student)

Last updated November 7, 2026.