APRIL: 3-Week NYC Improv for Commercials In-Person/Online Hybrid Intensive with Barry Shapiro!

First Time Ever! Join our Improv for Commercials In-Person/Online Hybrid Class with Top NYC Casting Director, Barry Shapiro!

Please note you will have the option to attend this class in person in NYC or join via Zoom from anywhere in the world if you're not in NYC area. We strongly recommend joining in-person if you have the option to do so.

Barry Shapiro is the 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 in film, television, and theatre. 

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. 

Class Schedule: 

Class Location: 

520 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001

Please bring your Photo ID since the building's front desk will require it upon entry.

Prep Instructions:

 Please prepare 2 contrasting commercial copies for each class.

Please note: If you have a Gmail account, our emails sometimes end up in the "Promotions" or "Spam" folders. Once you register for a class, you should receive your registration confirmation email within 24 hours or one business day. If you do not see an email from us, please check these folders. You can also remedy this by dragging our email from "Promotions" to your main inbox- then it should not happen again. Additionally, you can add our email, info@actingandvoicestudios.com, to your contact list, and our emails should come through.  

PLEASE NOTE: We don't offer refunds under any circumstances but offer full credit that you can apply toward another class if you cancel this Intensive + Acting Reel 7 Days or more prior to the first class. We won't provide credit after the class has already begun. Please read our Studio Policy for more information.

*The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Acting seminars or acting classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide an opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.