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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.

Upcoming Classes at The Barrow Group Acting School (6)

All courses are held at unless indicated.

Wednesday, February 26th
6:30–9:30pm EST (6 sessions)

$395

Sunday, March 2nd
10am–1pm EST (8 sessions)

$425

Monday, March 3rd
11am–2pm EST (8 sessions)

$425

Monday, March 17th
11am–2pm EST (3 sessions)

$95

Monday, March 17th
6:30–9:30pm EST (8 sessions)

$425

Tuesday, May 20th
6:30–9:30pm EST (6 sessions)

$395

Provider 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.

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

Reviews of The Barrow Group Acting School

(4.7-star rating across 74 reviews)
  • Beginner Acting I: The Basics

    Reviewed by Yifan W. on 8/28/2024
    It was a transformative experience for me. In the past 8 weeks, our class went from strangers to close pals. We played “zip zap zop” games, memorized each other's names, acted out skits, learned the 5 W's - what, why, where, when, and who - and performed play excerpts and monologues. I explored a different side of myself - a more verbal, aggressive, louder, more expressive side. The acting tools we learned are not only useful in acting but in real life, such as conversational tools, you know what I mean, casting, the unimportant, urgency, impulse, gun drop, and more. The class made me feel so emotionally secure that I cried while acting Prima Facie. I am thankful for every member's 100% commitment. It was an unforgettable experience.
  • 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 Acting Weekend 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: Introduction (Online)

    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 Acting Weekend 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 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 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.
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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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