Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA)

Classes at this New York acting school include scene study (contemporary and playwright-specific), auditioning technique, the contemporary monologue, musical theater, on-camera technique, dialects, self-marketing and more.

ESPA has a faculty of award-winning professional artists include Randy Graff, Carl Forsman and Primary Stages Artistic Director, Andrew Leynse.

Since its 2007 inception, ESPA has become a leader in performing arts education through its excellence in training, unique collaboration & networking opportunities, as well as its community based approach to a life in the arts. ESPA is open to all artists, in all stages of their careers. In addition to semester-long classes, ESPA also offers workshops that do not require a full-semester commitment.

Career preparation: ESPA is an integral part of the Off Broadway theater company Primary Stages, allowing students to network and collaborate with professional artists.

What you'll need to apply: Some classes require an audition.

Website: www.primarystages.org/acting

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LAST CHANCE
by: Primary Stages

This week is your LAST CHANCE to audition for Primary Stages ESPA's Acting Department:
Tuesday, February 15
Wednesday, February 16

Auditions will be monitored by Primary Stages Artistic Director, Andrew Leynse.

To schedule an audition appointment, contact Rachel Ely at 212.840.9705 or email espa@primarystages.org.

Spring Semester classes include: Transitioning from Stage to Screen, Audition Techniques*, Dialects*, Advanced Scene Study, Musical Theater* and more.

Please prepare two contrasting 2-minute monologues. *Performance technique classes require a brief interview instead of an audition.

ESPA is New York?s fastest growing performing arts school with departments in acting, writing, musical theater and directing. ESPA is grounded in the belief that collaboration - within ESPA, Primary Stages, and the greater community ? is essential for artistic and career growth.
Faculty has included Joanna Gleason, Neil LaBute, Mary Louise Wilson, Judith Light, Craig Lucas, Randy Graff and more. Our student accomplishments include roles on and off Broadway, acceptance to Juilliard and countless other awards, productions and fellowships.

For more information, visit www.primarystages.org/ESPA

Start Date change for ESPA classes
by: Elizabeth Doyle

Primary Stages ESPA will begin classes on Sunday, February 13th, 2011 (not February 14th as listed below).

Auditions for Acting Spring 2011 program
by: Elizabeth Doyle

ESPA Spring 2011 Semester is now open for
enrollment through February 8th.

Primary Stages ESPA is holding auditions for entry into the Acting Department for Spring 2011. Courses include Scene Study: Adam Rapp/Lucy Thurber, The Electronic Actor, Transitioning from Stage to Screen, Build Your Book: The Contemporary Monologue and many more.

To schedule an appointment, contact Rachel Ely at 212.840.9705 or espa@primarystages.org. Spring Semester begins February 14, 2011.

Awesome Song Workshop
by: Anonymous

I have taken several classes at primary stages and I absolutely love it there. There is an awesome workshop taught by THE Joanna Gleason.
Everyone should check it out.

Acting the Song
This is an acting class with music. If you fear singing, it's for you. If you sing and are stiff on stage, it's for you. The goal of the workshop is not to refine your smile as a chorus boy or girl - it's about acting. Period. Text, context, subtext. Each student needs to have memorized two ballads from musical theater or old standards. No jazz, no rock. Bring sheet music for those songs. The accompanist can adjust keys etc. No recording devices will be permitted. Students are encouraged to attend multiple sessions.

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