Classes at this New York acting school include scene study (contemporary and playwright-specific), auditioning technique, the contemporary monologue, musical theater, on-camera technique, dialects, self-marketing and more.
ESPA has a faculty of award-winning professional artists include Randy Graff, Carl Forsman and Primary Stages Artistic Director, Andrew Leynse.
Since its 2007 inception, ESPA has become a leader in performing arts education through its excellence in training, unique collaboration & networking opportunities, as well as its community based approach to a life in the arts. ESPA is open to all artists, in all stages of their careers. In addition to semester-long classes, ESPA also offers workshops that do not require a full-semester commitment.
ESPA is an integral part of the Off Broadway theater company Primary Stages, allowing students to network and collaborate with professional artists.
Some classes require an audition.