LIVE ON ZOOM
AGES 6-17
WORKING HOLLYWOOD ACTORS
STUDENTS WORLDWIDE
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.
SKILLS FOR LIFE
SKILLS FOR LIFE
Whether a child dreams of acting professionally or simply wants to become more confident and expressive, acting gives them tools that last far beyond the classroom
FOR LIFE
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Confidence
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Communication skills
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Emotional intelligence
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Focus and concentration
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Creative thinking
(06)
Leadership
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Teamwork
FOR THE INDUSTRY
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Professional acting technique
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On-camera performance
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Auditions and self-tapes
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Scene analysis
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Character development
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Commercial acting
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Improvisation
YOUNG ACTORS. REAL RESULTS
Our students have worked in film, television, streaming projects, and commercials for leading entertainment platforms and global brands.
Olivia Fokova
✓ Featured In Advertising Campaigns
✓ Appeared in a student film
✓ Cast in a medical drama series produced by Warner Bros.
✓ Featured on billboards across the country
Peter Gorbis
✓ CROCS commercial
✓ Featured in a YouTube challenge video with creator Rebecca Zamolo (15M subscribers)
✓ Appeared in a short horror film
✓ Commercial for Flat to Fast racing cars
Alisa Kuroedova
✓ Short film Star Crossed - role of Britney
✓ Short film Ladder - role of Bella
✓ Appeared in multiple commercials, including a national campaign for CarGurus
✓ Featured in the music video for "Rari" by Italian singer Rosa Villain, playing the artist's younger version
Emma Pearson
✓ Appeared on TV shows airing on CBS
✓ Lead role in a feature film
✓ Lead role in Stay Out of the Basement on Amazon Prime
✓ Lead roles in 6 short films
WHY ONLINE ACTING TRAINING WORKS
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Every child stays engaged
Students learn by performing, observing, analyzing, and responding throughout each class.
Students learn by performing, observing, analyzing, and responding throughout each class.
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Children train for real auditions
Many auditions are recorded remotely. Students learn self-tape and camera skills from the beginning.
Many auditions are recorded remotely. Students learn self-tape and camera skills from the beginning.
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Learn from Hollywood actors anywhere
The online format connects children worldwide with working professionals in Los Angeles.
The online format connects children worldwide with working professionals in Los Angeles.
LEARN FROM WORKING HOLLYWOOD ACTORS
Our teachers bring professional film, television, theater, and coaching experience into every class.
ADAM TAIT
Adam is also a working Hollywood actor. You can see him in those same Nickelodeon series, in Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and The Suite Life on Deck and other projects.
Coach for hit children's TV shows on Nickelodeon: Henry Danger, Danger Force, iCarly, Victorious and others. Former coach to Ariana Grande.
Over 20 years of experience teaching acting.
LEE SHERMAN
Acting coach with 20 years of experience, worked with Selena Gomez.
You can see Lee on ABC’s 9-1-1, CWs Legacies, Netflix in Jane the Virgin, Shameless as well as in the upcoming film Devoted recently released Rule of Thirds and other projects.
As an acting coach, Lee is known for her superpower of bringing out students' unique qualities.
SHARON FREEDMAN
Co-founded a theater company “The 24Seven Lab” that received numerous prestigious awards, including Obie and Drama Desk Awards.
Graduate of one of America's most prestigious universities, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Among Sharon's acting credits: Nickelodeon and Disney series Henry Danger and Just Beyond, Oscar-nominated series American Experience, film It's Dark Here starring Illeana Douglas and many other projects.
Vanessa Gelacio
She's appeared in projects like RIP with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, Invisible Flags (26 awards at various film festivals) and the Apple TV series Bloodbath and more!
Over the past 5 years, Vanessa has trained over 500 students.
CORE PROGRAM
Fundamentals of Professional Acting.
A five-month live online program that gives children a strong acting foundation and prepares them for auditions, on-camera
work, and continued advanced training
A five-month live online program that gives children a strong acting foundation and prepares them for auditions, on-camera
work, and continued advanced training
Weeks 1-4: Acting Fundamentals
Attention, imagination, listening, creative focus.
Weeks 5-7: Character Creation
Clear choices and backstory.
Weeks 8-13: Scene Analysis
Objectives, motivation, text, emotional truth.
Weeks 14-16: Commercial Acting
Commercial copy and formats.
Weeks 17-20: PSA Project
Writing and performing a meaningful PSA.
UNITY
progress reports at mid-course and program completion
families in-chat support: psychologist support with child motivation, adaptation and development
film industry parent community chat for school
parent meetings via ZOOM with school founder Annie Grace (Semenova) OR other TOP experts from the US
For parents:
bonus homework assignments
development of teamwork and leadership skills
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Group sizes: 10 children (6-8 years old), 12 children (9+ years old)
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Session length: 60 minutes (6-8 year olds), 90 minutes (9+ years old)
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Classes are conducted in English
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Classes meet once a week, and are divided into age-appropriate groups
20 online sessions with working Hollywood actors (5 months)
For children:
Program Package
What do children say about learning with us?
"Unity Acting School teaches me to express my feelings and be more open"
"I love learning at Unity because they teach us how to show emotions and move like in real movies"
"The lessons are very active and fun — we study scripts and play lots of acting games"
"I like that I got to be my own character in Unity Acting School"
"We play a game about aliens and use our imagination — it's so much fun! And I've made new friends too"
"I love that we learn different commercials together with our teacher"
FOUNDED BY ANNIE SEMENOVA
Professional actress, producer, and mentor to families of young actors.
For more than seven years, Annie has helped families navigate the acting industry and build meaningful opportunities for their children. She created Unity Acting School to make high-quality professional training accessible to young actors worldwide.
Has helped 750+ mothers build acting careers for their children.
OUR VISION
Raising a generation of confident, empathetic, and open-minded young people through the art of acting.
Acting is more than a craft. It helps children understand themselves, connect with others, and see the world through different perspectives.
By bringing young actors together from around the world, we are creating a space where children learn, collaborate, and grow together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your child needs intermediate level English or higher. If English isn’t conversational, we can offer private lessons with a Spanish or Russian-speaking teacher.
Our instructors have extensive experience working with children specifically online and can engage every child in the process. The classes themselves are built in a playful, interactive format.
Laptop/tablet + internet access. That's it!
We have groups both on weekdays after school and on weekends. Contact our Care Department for current time slots for your child’s age.
Parental presence during classes is not recommended. Acting is a creative process and it's important for the child to feel free to fully express themselves.
Yes. While the program is built on professional acting training, children also develop confidence, communication skills, emotional intelligence, focus, and creativity - skills that benefit them in school and in life.
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