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The Barrow Group Acting School

The Barrow Group is an award-winning non-profit Off-Broadway theatre company, acting studio/school, and arts center located in the heart of New York City. They offer a wide range of acting and directing courses, including scene study, monologue workshops, script analysis, and a two-year acting program.

The Barrow Group Acting School

Upcoming Classes at The Barrow Group Acting School

  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Discover the secrets to natural and spontaneous acting at The Barrow Group Acting School. This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to their unique approach and provide a solid foundation for your craft. No experience is required.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 3rd, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $425
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  • Writing for TV II

    Learn the art of writing a compelling TV pilot in this immersive course at The Barrow Group Acting School. Discover how to navigate the specific challenges of the form, while embracing your creativity and bringing your story to life. Prerequisite: Writing for TV I.

    Next start date: Tuesday, Apr 2nd, 7–9pm Eastern Time
    Price: $495
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  • Playwriting Intensive I

    Craft compelling narratives from inception to execution in our Playwriting Intensive I course. Learn the art of storytelling as we delve into the fundamental structures of playwriting, guided by the principles of craftsmanship and spontaneity. Join us in a supportive environment where creativity flourishes and stories come to life, paving the way for captivating and surprising narratives.

    Next start date: Saturday, Apr 6th, 11am–2pm Eastern Time
    Price: $425
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  • Directing Workshop I

    Discover the fundamentals of directing with The Barrow Group Acting School. Gain insight into the director's role, script analysis, and the early stages of the directing process through hands-on workshops and facilitated rehearsals. Learn to apply The Barrow Group's renowned acting tools to enhance your directorial approach in this comprehensive introduction to directing.

    Next start date: Wednesday, Apr 10th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $495
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  • Screenwriting II: Outlining and Writing a Feature

    Learn advanced techniques in crafting compelling feature film scripts in this intensive course. Refine your outlining and writing skills under the guidance of industry professionals at a renowned acting school. Elevate your screenwriting abilities and bring your creative visions to life on the page.

    Next start date: Sunday, Apr 21st, 2:30–5:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $495
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  • Screenwriting I: Introduction

    Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and how to bring your ideas to life on the big screen with The Barrow Group Acting School's course. Explore screenplay structure, character development, and dialogue through engaging weekly assignments, readings, and viewings. Develop your own original short screenplay with guidance from industry professionals during this ten-week course.

    Next start date: Sunday, May 5th, 10am–1pm Eastern Time
    Price: $425
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  • On-Camera Self Tape Workshop

    Refine your on-camera audition skills with industry experts in a workshop designed to elevate your self-taping performance. Master the nuances of presenting yourself on screen and hone your acting techniques.

    Next start date: Monday, Apr 1st, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time
    Price: $95
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520 8th Avenue Ste 901, New York, NY 10018
The Barrow Group Acting School
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
520 8th Avenue Ste 901
Btwn W 37th & 36th Streets
New York, New York 10018

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Description

Founded in 1986, The Barrow Group is an award winning non-profit Off-Broadway theatre company, acting studio/school & arts center located in the heart of New York City.

The Barrow Group Acting School/Studio offers courses in acting and directing.

These NYC acting classes include: scene study studio intensives, monologue workshop, solo-show performance workshop, script analysis, alexander technique, theatrical clown, voice, shakespeare, beginner/beginning/amateur, and teen/tween/kids/youth classes.

The TBG School also offers a 2-year acting program and a 6-week summer acting program. The Barrow Group Acting School is considered one of the best performing arts training schools and studios in New York.


Reviews of The Barrow Group Acting School

(4.7-star rating across 66 reviews)
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Dennis K. on 11/13/2023
    This class was a great way to start acting and the tools were incredibly insightful in finding genuine ways to remember to PLAY while acting a scene. Loved it!
  • Beginner Weekend Acting Workshop

    Anonymous review on 6/21/2022
    Ed the instructor was great! The class was really informative and helpful.
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Nechama U. on 11/1/2021
    I learned so much in Ron’s beginners acting class on zoom. He is clear, patient and very encouraging. I highly recommend taking his class. ~Dina
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Marie D. on 12/10/2020
    It was a fun and interactive class and it kept me engaged. Teachers are patient and knowledgeable. A great place to start acting! Marie D
  • Writing for TV I

    Reviewed by Melanie H. on 10/20/2020
    John is a great teacher and a fun person. Those are critical for learning. Nobody wants a teacher who is judgey or mean or just not fun. For such a short class, I learned a ton. Thanks so much John!
  • Beginner Acting III: On Going Scene Study

    Reviewed by Antony K. on 12/16/2019
    Shannon Patterson was a great instructor for this class. This level felt more professional and right (than beginner) due to the level of skill of the students that were accepted.
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Anonymous review on 11/18/2019
    Such an great class for an introduction to acting and Ron was a great teacher!
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Anonymous review on 9/6/2019
    Farrah was a great teacher!
  • Beginner Acting II: Getting Specific

    Reviewed by Antony K. on 9/4/2019
    Ron Piretti is a great instructor. Delivers quick, direct, actionable feedback and always in a kind way
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Anonymous review on 3/23/2019
    I lovelovelove Ron as an instructor. This was my second class with him, and I'm taking Beginners II with him as well.
  • Beginner Weekend Acting Workshop

    Reviewed by Ashley T. on 12/9/2018
    Ron is an amazing instructor and made the class so much less intimidating than I was expecting.
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Danny G. on 12/3/2018
    Had a lot of fun. Teacher was passionate and classmates were fun.
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Dustin H. on 11/23/2018
    I had a great time and learned a ton! Mike was a very thoughtful teacher who helped indentify each students strengths or weaknesses, then build upon those.
  • Introduction to Filmmaking

    Reviewed by Patricia B. on 8/28/2018
    I'm so happy I told this class. The class was a hands on immersive experience in creating a film from a short scene. It felt like one week too short. I learned a lot about what aspects of filmmaking I'm interested in and will pursue more thoroughly. Worth the money and time!
  • Playwriting Intensive I

    Reviewed by Jill C. on 7/29/2018
    I loved doing this! It’s my first time using Course Horse and not my last! I wanted to take this class in college and I couldn’t, now I’m here 20 yrs later! Thanks for this service, truly. The instructor was so great and the day was a dream come true.
  • Playwriting Intensive I

    Reviewed by Mary S. on 7/29/2018
    It pushed me and encouraged me to realize that I can write better than what I thought.
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Stephen O. on 6/14/2018
    It was nice having the class with Ron And great experience, I love taking the next classes
  • Introduction to Filmmaking

    Reviewed by Tony H on 4/3/2018
    So many times, we as actors forget the play of acting. You go into class and everything's like, ‰ÛÏGreat work‰Û: like everything's work. At The Barrow Group, it really came from this other perspective: ‰ÛÏThis is play.‰Û That was a really great time. I would say that was my most significant training.
  • Introduction to Filmmaking

    Reviewed by Anne H on 4/3/2018
    The Barrow Group was really the institution that taught me how to act. I worked with the best teachers, who taught me why less is really more.
  • Introduction to Filmmaking

    Reviewed by Andrew A on 4/3/2018
    I had a great experience with the Barrow Group's Filmmaking for Actors class. The class helped me to jump start my filmmaking ‰Û÷career' with everything from writing all the way to shooting and editing. One of the biggest takeaways for me was what I learned about screenwriting; having always wanted to write this class provided me with the foundations to take ideas and turn them into fully thought out scripts. It also provided me with experience in every aspect of being on set to create a film; giving me the opportunity to do everything from being a boom operator, to script supervisor, to DP, to director. Over the course of 12 weeks I obtained the abilities to start with an idea, turn that into a screenplay and then bring it to life as an original short film. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who is serious about creating film.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students have given positive reviews of the classes at The Barrow Group Acting School, mentioning that they learned a lot and had a great time. Many students found the instructors to be knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. They were able to learn acting fundamentals, improve their skills, and gain confidence in their abilities. The classes provided a hands-on, immersive experience and helped students discover their interests in different aspects of filmmaking. Students also appreciated the inclusive and non-judgmental atmosphere of the classes. Overall, students highly recommend taking classes at The Barrow Group Acting School. Quotes: 1. "I learned so much in Ron’s beginners acting class on zoom. He is clear, patient and very encouraging. I highly recommend taking his class." - Dina 2. "Ron Piretti is a great instructor. Delivers quick, direct, actionable feedback and always in a kind way." 3. "It pushed me and encouraged me to realize that I can write better than what I thought."

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