Join Us This
Summer At
The Academy
Step into the spotlight and explore your
creativity through our on-campus and
online summer programs.
Unleash Your Creative Power with Our World-Class Training
Are you excited about acting for the camera, passionate about musical theatre, looking to audition with confidence, or wanting to bring your creative vision to life on screen?
The Academy offers a variety of world-class summer training programs to ignite your potential, refine your craft, and advance your career. With in-person, online, and evening options, you can choose the format that best fits your interests and your schedule.
Classes include:
- Camera Acting for Film & Television
- Acting & Scene Study
- Musical Theatre
- Voice & Speech
- Auditioning for The Camera
- Creation From Script To Screen
- Improvisation
- Movement
- Singing
- The Business of Acting
Develop Your Craft with Our Passionate and Dedicated Faculty
Gain firsthand experience by working with The Academy’s legendary instructors, who will guide you to grow your skill set and get inspired. Our small class sizes ensure personalized feedback from these passionate mentors, who will share valuable insights and techniques direct from today’s entertainment industry.
Find Inspiration In Our Supportive Community
Thrive in a safe and welcoming environment where you are free to break through personal barriers and take the creative risks needed for artistic growth. Whether you are a lifelong performer, or just getting started, you are welcome here.
On-campus housing is available for an additional fee for all programs, except the Evening Intensive and Online Intensive.
Our student housing is located next to campus in the trendy Flatiron/NoMad district of Midtown Manhattan, offering community connection, convenience, and an invaluable immersion experience for both training and living. Limited spaces are available. Find more details on the New York Academy House residence here.
Join The Academy Family
Follow in the footsteps of The Academy’s legendary alumni and grow your own professional network with rising talent from around the globe. Share and learn from a tradition of excellence in acting known throughout the world for 140 years.
Previous Summer Program alumni include:
Choose Your Summer Experience
Offering both on-campus and online classes
“One of the many joys of teaching at The Academy in the summer is meeting diverse students from all over the world. They vary in age and background, and what they all have in common is the passion and desire to learn acting. It is my honor to nurture their creativity, to let each one of them know they matter, what they are pursuing as storytellers matter, and they are accepted here at The Academy.”
“The Academy's Summer Program was exactly the training I needed to complete my transition from Broadway to TV/film. From On-Camera, to Improv, to Scene Study to Physical Acting, every class was invaluable.”
“The Academy's summer experience is exceptional and motivational! It helped propel my talent, creativity, and confidence to move to full-time acting in New York City. The Academy's training and family is simply fantastic!”
“The Summer Program was the best summer I’ve ever had! I learned so much about the craft of acting, the business side of acting, and I made friends for life! I loved it so much that I auditioned to go to school at The Academy that fall, best decision ever.”
Frequently Asked Questions
On-Campus Program
On-campus housing is available for an additional fee for all programs, except the Evening Intensive and Online Intensive. Our student housing is located next to campus in the trendy NoMad district of Midtown Manhattan, offering community connection, convenience, and an invaluable immersion experience for both training and living. Limited spaces are available. Find more details on the New York Academy House residence here.
Scholarships and financial aid are reserved for those attending our full-time program. At the time you are accepted into our Summer Program, you will receive a tuition payment deadline. However, if necessary, we would be happy to work with you to the best of our ability to extend this deadline pending space in the program.
While we are unable to provide scholarships or financial aid for summer students, we do have several special offers you may be eligible for.
We are unable to provide payment plans for our Summer Program.
Students must be at least 16 years of age to participate in the Summer Program. There is no upper age limit for Summer Program participants. Students will be sectioned by age whenever feasible.
The amount of time spent in class varies by program; please see the details below.
Additionally, students are expected to complete work outside of the classroom—such as research, character development, and memorization. However, each student is responsible for managing their own time to meet these expectations.
Two-Week Focused Intensive:
- Monday - Friday
- 24 hours per week
- 4-6 hours in class per day
Four-Week Script to Screen:
- Monday - Friday
- 24 hours per week
- 4-6 hours in class per day
Five-Week Comprehensive Foundation:
- Monday - Friday
- 20 hours per week
- 4-6 hours in class per day(number of hours may vary depending on elective selection)
Four-Week Evening Intensive:
- Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
- 6 hours per week
- 3 hours in class per day
Two-Week Online Intensive:
- Monday - Friday
- 24 hours per week
- 4-6 hours of class time
Yes, depending on your selections, it may be possible to enroll in multiple programs over the summer. Please contact the Summer Team to discuss your options.
You will receive a formal letter confirming your completion via email at the end of the program.
No, an audition is not required. Instead, a decision will be made based off your completed application. Please be sure to include as much detail and information as possible so the committee can make the most informed decision.
Online Program
Special Summer Offers
These limited-time offers are designed to help you make the most of your Summer experience at The Academy.
Special Summer Offers
These limited-time offers are designed to help you make the most of your Summer experience at The Academy.