Who We Are
Empowering Minds, Shaping Futures
Our Mission
“At the New York Acting Academy, we are passionately committed to unlocking the full potential of every actor who walks through our doors. We welcome artists of all levels, from beginners to seasoned performers, providing them the necessary training and mentorship to evolve into professional entertainers.
Our mission is to offer an unmatched personal approach in shaping each actor’s career path. We believe that every artist is unique, with their own story to tell and their own journey to undertake. As such, we ensure that you are never just ‘one student among many.’ Our faculty takes pride in their hands-on approach, focusing on individual development, honing unique talents, and nurturing the distinct voices of our actors.
But beyond individual growth, the New York Acting Academy aims to create a supportive and vibrant community of artists. We encourage collaboration, inspire exploration, and promote the free exchange of ideas. We believe that in nurturing individual talents, we are also shaping the wider world of performing arts – one actor at a time.
Our commitment extends to ensuring every actor feels seen, heard, and empowered. We want our students not only to dream but to believe in their dreams fervently and pursue them fearlessly. At the New York Acting Academy, we inspire you to embody your roles, ignite the stage, and ultimately, leave an indelible mark in the world of performance.
Join us in this journey of transformation and growth. Discover your potential, shape your future, and let’s create a symphony of stories together. Your standing ovation awaits at the New York Acting Academy.”
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We celebrate the power of performance and its capacity to reflect, shape, and transform human experiences, and we are committed to making this transformative journey accessible to a diverse range of voices. At the New York Acting Academy, every student is the star of their own story, and we are devoted to helping them shine brightly.
Madina Milana Headmaster
Madina Milana
Tony V Acting Coach
Tony V, a versatile talent in entertainment, shines as an accomplished actor, comedian, and television host. With a dynamic personality and creative verve, he captivates audiences on his own cable TV show, “Tony V’s Scene it.” Beyond the screen, Tony’s musical prowess adds depth to his artistic palette, while his benevolent spirit fuels his work as a spiritual philanthropist. Hailing from a lineage of excellence, he carries the torch of his family’s influential figures. With notable appearances alongside renowned actors and a portfolio spanning two decades, Tony V leaves indelible imprints in the acting world. As an innovator and content creator, he develops shows for prominent networks and contributes his musical compositions to TV shows and films. Tony V’s unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of artistic expression define his versatile portfolio. Tony V’s many years of experience and exposure to the different methods of acting have led him to develop his own unique style. He brings all this experience to bear in his teaching for the beginner actors class.
Craig Derry Head Voice Director
Vocal aerobics is a method of vocal training that pertains to the building of the diaphragm muscles that enable actors to perform with accuracy, confidence and consistency. These actors must be prepared to deliver inspiring work, whether on stage, film, or television. Mr. Derry has developed a regimented exercise program that has assisted successful artists both famous and beginner in improving projection, breathing, ear training, endurance, and most important confidence. An artist himself, and a performance tested singer, who has worked all over the USA and the World for more than 30 years, Mr. Derry is familiar with the obstacles and the extreme demands that human voice incurs while shooting on film and television or performing on Broadway. Mr. Derry has trained and STILL trains super star talent over his long career including:
