Acting classes · New York

Acting classes in New York City.

One-to-one coaching from a working screen actor, serving New York City. For children 7 to 17 and adult actors at every career stage.

Credits include
  • Netflix
  • Disney
  • Universal Studios
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
  • Clint Eastwood
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Acting classes in New York City at Tingley's Acting Studio are one-to-one sessions with a working screen actor, delivered remotely over video. The studio coaches children aged 7 to 17 and adult actors at every career stage, with material reflecting NYC's episodic, streaming, and theatre-adjacent casting markets. All coaches working with minors hold a current New York State background check.

New York City casting

What casting in New York City looks like

New York City is the second major US market and runs a distinctive casting profile: episodic television shot on location, streaming drama, and a deep theatre-to-screen pipeline from Broadway and off-Broadway stages. Most NY-based actors work across stage and screen throughout their careers.

Timezone
EDT / EST
Safety check
Statewide Central Register Database Check, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Format
Remote over video
For parents

Coaching for young New York City actors

We coach performers aged 7 to 17 in one-to-one sessions. A parent or guardian is always in the building, and in the room or an adjacent room depending on the child's age and preference. Session material is agreed with the parent in advance.

All coaches working with New York City minors hold a current Statewide Central Register Database Check, issued by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Documentation is sighted by us before the first session with a minor, and by you on request.

Read more for parents → Our Child Safe Policy →

For working actors

Coaching for New York City-based adult actors

For adult actors at every stage: pre-representation, signed but underworked, mid-career, and working actors preparing for specific high-stakes auditions. If you have a callback next Friday, we work the callback. If you are preparing a self-tape in 24 hours, we work the self-tape.

Material reflects the casting pipeline in New York City. Accent work is available when the role demands it.

Read more for adult actors → See all coaching disciplines →

Student stories

Stories from New York City

Real stories from New York City-based students will appear here as they publish with consent.

Freya's notes were the first coaching that actually landed for me.

A. T. Adult actor New York City · Awaiting published story

My son's school drama teacher could not prepare him for a screen audition. Freya did.

L. P. Parent New York City · Awaiting published story

The self-tape setup advice alone was worth the session.

M. C. Adult actor New York City · Awaiting published story

New York City questions

  • Is theatre important for NYC screen actors?

    Yes. Broadway and off-Broadway are directly connected to the screen casting pool. Most working NY actors move fluidly between stage and screen.

  • What check applies?

    The Statewide Central Register Database Check via the New York Office of Children and Family Services.

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