August 4 - August 20, 2010

Monday -Friday

10am - 4pm

The Michael Howard Studios’ Young Actor Conservatory is a professional

training program for the serious teen actor in grades 9 through 12.   It

provides an intense training experience in one of New York City’s most

respected and renowned professional acting studios.  It is geared toward the

high school student who wants to expand his/her acting skills in theater, film,

and television, and develop as an artist in a safe, positive environment.  Our

Young Actor Conservatory promotes self-esteem and a “can do” attitude

through our specially designed courses, taught by an expert and nurturing faculty

of artists who have extensive experience working within the professional realm

of Michael Howard Studios.  We are proud to offer a program that builds

confidence and helps to develop the young actor into a whole person and artist.

Each day will start with a morning warm up so students can prepare their voices, minds, and bodies, and will be followed by short and long form Improvisation to exercise their creativity. On alternating days, students will learn Monologues and Audition Technique.  They will also receive On-Camera Classes to get a feel for film and television work. Each day will end with an Acting and Scene Study class, where students will study text analysis and acting techniques through scene work.

Our faculty consists of teaching artists from Michael Howard Studios, all of whom have extensive experience teaching teenagers, and working in New York City.

On the last day of the Teen Conservatory, students will present either monologues or scenes from their course of study for their family and friends. 

Each actor will be given specific feedback on their growth throughout the program, and will be awarded with certificates of completion.

Michael Howard Studios requires an application and an interview/audition in order to be admitted into the program. 

Download an application here