Masterclasses
Our free Masterclasses are open to all teenagers and adults and run on Monday evenings EST.
Upcoming Masterclasses
DAY 1: Monday, April 5 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Pre-Production Starts with a Story
with Jose Esquea and
Chrissy Fellmeth, StoryBoard Artist and Instructor at SVA.Co-Presenters: Making a storyboard helps in a number of ways.
DAY 2: Monday, April 12 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Writing Wild in the City
People often think of nature as a pristine lake or remote forest. But nature is all around us in cities like New York—and even includes us! Join beekeeper and writer Kate Newman for a masterclass on urban nature writing, where we'll talk about how language helps us see the world, and learn the names of a few local plants and animals. All you need is a pen/pencil and paper.
P.S. Stay on the lookout for plants you don't recognize in your neighborhood before class—if you see one, take a picture!
DAY 3: Monday, April 19 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
TBD
DAY 4: Monday, March 29 from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Crafting a Joke
Led by stand up comedian and actor Carlos Garcia; learn the structure of a joke, how to write your own and ways to share it.
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Previous Masterclasses on video
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“Who, Me, Write? Yes You Can!”
Led by David Tabatsky, prolific Author, Writer, Teacher, Coach. With Q/A. Jump “write” in with the fun of writing, from self-expression to polished essay.
“Spooky and Scary: Write a Scary Halloween Scene.”
Led by Sarah Congress, TV writer & playwright Coach. With Q/A. Learn to write a silly horror flick scene.
“Parallels Between Language & Music.”
Led by Baghir, versatile World Musician, Teacher, Coach. With demo and Q/A. Enjoy learning about the gift of music, a world language.
"Design your Startup"
led by Sneha Krishnan, Entrepreneur, Product Designer, Writer, Coach. With Q/A. Transform your ideas into profit, sustainable and to scale.
Dramatic Showcase
E-meet the incredible director Miriam Grill who will direct a Zoom reading of Sarah Congress’s play COVID-19 Bachelor Number Five. Followed by a Q&A.
Previous Masterclasses on YouTube
Follow along and participate in the activities led by the coaches.
Who, Me, Write? Yes You Can!
Led by David Tabatsky, prolific Author, Writer, Teacher, Coach. With Q/A. Jump “write” in with the fun of writing, from self-expression to polished essay.
Spooky & Scary: Write a Scary Halloween Scene
Led by Sarah Congress, TV Writer & Playwright, Coach. With Q/A. Learn to write a silly horror flick scene.
Parallels Between Language & Music
Led by Baghir, versatile World Musician, Teacher, Coach. With demo and Q/A. Enjoy learning about the gift of music, a world language.
Design your Startup
Led by Sneha Krishnan, Entrepreneur, Product Designer, Writer, Coach. With Q/A. Transform your ideas into profit, sustainable and to scale.
Dramatic Showcase
E-meet the incredible director Miriam Grill who will direct a Zoom reading of Sarah Congress’s play COVID-19 Bachelor Number Five. Followed by a Q&A.
Writing the Short Story
Led by Lisa Chambers, Writer, Editor, and Coach for Teens Mind Zine.
Write from the Heart
Led by David Tabatsky. Self-expression techniques for college and high school entrance essays. Share a piece of yourself and learn how to have fun writing.
Learn from a Pro: Public Speaking Tips for Students
Led by Mark Schulte, Writer, Actor, Educator, Theater Director.
Inside the Voice Over Business
Led by Adriana Davis, Voice-Over Producer, Writer, Editor, Voice Actor, and Coach opens the door to the world of Corporate, Commercial, Audio Books, Animation, Video Game voice overs.
Put Your Best Self in Everything You Do
Led by Rachel Burkhardt, Actress, Fitness Instructor and Social Media Consultant. Rachel will share strategies for getting out of your head and gaining confidence.
In Pre-Production
Led by New York Film and Theatre Director, Jose Esquea.
Teens Write Comedy for TV
Led by Award-winning Comedic Playwright and Television Writer, Sarah Congress. Everyone loves a good rom-com, but it takes two to tango. Tune into Sarah's masterclass for teens on developing comedic characters and start the heart month off with a bang.
StandUp & Character Work
with Carlos Garcia, Writer, Performer, StandUp Comic, and Podcast Host. Get the skills you need to succeed.