3-Week NYC Improv for Commercials w/ Barry Shapiro!
- All levels
- 16 and older
- $249
- Earn 2,490 reward points
- 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
- 6 hours over 3 sessions
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3-Week NYC Improv for Commercials In-Person On-Camera Intensive with Barry Shapiro!
First Time Ever! Join our Improv for Commercials In-Person On-Camera Class with Top NYC Casting Director, Barry Shapiro!
In this fun class you will work on commercials that require Improvisation. Many commercial auditions are asking for this skill these days. We will work on facial expressions, non speaking commercials, commercials that have dialogue but the client wants you to make it your own and making up your own commercials off the top of your head. We will work on single improv, two-person improv and group improv over the three weeks.
Barry Shapiro is Owner of Herman & Lipson Casting. He has been with Herman & Lipson for over 37 years, casting over 8000 commercials- both voiceover and on camera- for products such as L'Oreal, ESPN, Advil, Verizon, Toy R Us, and many more. He casts commercials all around the world, as well as film, television, and theatre.
Please bring your Photo ID since the building's front desk will require it upon entry.
Prep Instructions:
PLEASE NOTE: We will be strictly following CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our students and instructor. You need to be fully vaccinated OR provide a negative covid test in order to participate in this intensive. If you have any COVID symptoms please let us know right away and we will reschedule your class for you. You will not be allowed in the studio with any COVID symptoms.
We don’t offer refunds under any circumstances.
If the industry professional cancels the class you will receive a full credit of the class that you can use toward any other class at our studio.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Students in the 3-Week NYC Improv for Commercials class with Barry Shapiro had a positive experience and felt that he brought joy to the craft of acting. They appreciated that he saw them for who they were and valued their individuality. Students expressed a desire to continue working with him and further develop their skills. One insightful quote from a review states, "He really saw me! I would love to continue working with him and growing in my craft!"
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Midtown, Manhattan
520 8th Ave Studio 10H, 10th Fl
New York, New York 10018 Midtown, Manhattan
520 8th Ave Studio 10H, 10th Fl
New York, New York 10018
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