The Barrow Group Youth Programs

The Barrow Group Youth Programs offers online and in-person classes in acting, improv, musical theatre, playwriting, and on-camera work for students ages 5 to 18.

Programs

• Youth Programs — 5–18 · Online and in-person classes in acting, improv, musical theatre, playwriting, and on-camera work.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Founded in New York City in 1986, The Barrow Group describes itself as an artistic home, and says it is a nurturing, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive community dedicated to bringing humanity, authenticity, and spontaneity to the performing arts. Each year, more than 4,000 students train with The Barrow Group, and Time Out New York, Backstage, and CBS New York consistently name TBG one of New York City's top places to study.

What families say

““The Barrow Group was really the institution that taught me how to act.”” — Anne Hathaway, Academy Award winner

““TBG is where I unlearned how to act and learned how to be me, to be more comfortable in my own skin... more able to transition seamlessly between life and the demands of film. That’s why I call The Barrow Group home.”” — Poorna Jagannathan

““For the first time I've felt that I can let go and be spontaneous...and that could be enough.”” — Brett Gray

Last updated November 7, 2026.