Masterclass for Beginner Actors

BREAK INTO HOLLYWOOD in New York City!

Masterclass for Beginners to Start Acting on TV! We are the #1 actor’s studio and discover new talent.

Our 5 star rated “Intro Masterclass” is for beginners, ages 16 & up, that want to start a professional acting career. Come learn how to get camera ready and start auditioning. Plus, Be Discovered with a LIVE on-camera screen test, personal talent evaluation and meet TOP Hollywood Managers that can get YOU started on TV!

For over 25 years, Break Into Hollywood Studios has discovered and developed new talent for movies and TV shows on Disney, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Fox and all major networks.  Let us launch your acting career!

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MEET, IN PERSON, VIP HOLLYWOOD TALENT MANAGER,
DAVE MCKEOWN:

Dave has been a Hollywood Talent Manager for over 20 years. He helped start the careers of the Jonas Brothers, Kathleen Hurles -Nickelodeon “Dora the Explorer” Devin Druid, Netflix “13 Reasons Why, Dasha Polanco ,Netflix “Orange is the New Black , Lovie Simone – star of OWN “Greenleaf’ and the Netflix series Judy Blume “Forever”. His clients on Star Wars Skeleton Crew” national commercials, movies and TV shows on all major networks.
Devin Druid

Netflix “13 Reasons Why”
Meg Donnelly

ABC – “American Housewife”
Tyler Alvarez

Netflix – “American Vandal”
Kathleen Herles

Nickelodeon - "Dora the Explorer"
Dante Hoagland

TBS – “Last OG”
Lovie Simone

Netflix – “Forever” and more!

Seating is limited. $45 General Admission

Seating is limited to maintain a focused, interactive learning environment. General Admission is $45 and includes access to the Masterclass for Beginner Actors, where you’ll learn how to start acting on TV, understand the audition process, and gain real-world insight into the industry before moving on to the Hollywood Showcase experience.

  • Ripley- Grier Casting Studios:
    520 8th Ave 16th floor New York, NY 10018
  • Jan 31, 2026 from 1pm to 3pm EST
Get Your Intro Masterclass Tickets!
  • 2 hour program includes screen test and personal talent evaluation.
  • No Experience Necessary – This event is for beginners.
  • All information on how to start your acting career will be provided to you.
  • Must be ages 16 & up to attend.
  • Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Access to Audition listings for roles in your area
  • AND our Hollywood Showcase of Agents!

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