For children ages 6 to 17
Unity Acting School
CHILDREN'S ACTING SCHOOL WITH HOLLYWOOD COACHES
Professional acting education for children ages 6 to 17.
Training from working actors who bring years of experience and combined acting methodologies to teach the craft to a broad spectrum of students.
Online format: Learn from anywhere in the world.
Acting training is a powerful tool
Acting training is
for comprehensive child development. At Unity Acting School, we develop a complete skill set that will benefit your child both in everyday life and in their acting career.
a powerful tool for comprehensive child development. At Unity Acting School, we develop a complete skill set that will benefit your child both in everyday life and in their acting career.
For commercial and film work:
(01)
Developing elements of acting technique: imagination, focus, listening, and more
(02)
Body and voice development
(03)
Speech
(04)
Improvisation
(05)
Character creation
(06)
Character development
(07)
Scene breakdown and analysis
(08)
Working on scenes and commercial copy
(09)
On-camera work
(10)
Audition technique
For life and personal growth:
(01)
Self-confidence
(02)
Effective communication
(03)
Leadership abilities
(04)
Emotional intelligence
(05)
Adaptability to change
(06)
Creative thinking
(07)
Teamwork skills
(08)
Memory
(09)
Focus and concentration
(10)
Analytical thinking
Why is ONLINE an excellent format for learning acting?
Everyone learns all the time.
In our classes, every child is constantly engaged: while some are performing, others are analyzing their performance and learning to recognize important acting elements. We use diverse activities throughout each session to maintain high levels of engagement and interest.
In our classes, every child is constantly engaged: while some are performing, others are analyzing their performance and learning to recognize important acting elements. We use diverse activities throughout each session to maintain high levels of engagement and interest.
Your child can be anywhere and still learn from the best acting coaches in Hollywood! No need to travel or fly anywhere.
Our instructors work with us because they're inspired by our mission: uniting children from around the world through the art of acting. This is only possible online.
Our instructors work with us because they're inspired by our mission: uniting children from around the world through the art of acting. This is only possible online.
Most auditions nowadays happen online.
If you want to help your child build an acting career, the first thing they need to learn is how to professionally record auditions. It's more effective to do this online from the start rather than having to relearn later.
If you want to help your child build an acting career, the first thing they need to learn is how to professionally record auditions. It's more effective to do this online from the start rather than having to relearn later.
Your child immediately learns to interact with the camera and work on camera.
This is very different from offline acting classes: here you need fewer movements, less blinking, quieter speech, more imagination, more attentive listening, working with microphones and marks, relying more on instincts than "performing," being able to play each take like it's the first time, and other nuances.
This is very different from offline acting classes: here you need fewer movements, less blinking, quieter speech, more imagination, more attentive listening, working with microphones and marks, relying more on instincts than "performing," being able to play each take like it's the first time, and other nuances.
Who will be teaching your child acting?
PATRICK RUTNAM
Actor in many productions at the renowned Atlantic Theater Company. Pat has been on HBO's Ballers, lead in A Common Man with Oscar winner Ben Kingsley, and other projects.
Acting coach for Asian Film Academy.
Graduated with a Fine Arts degree from one of America's most prestigious universities, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Annalee Richards
Annalee has been teaching students of all ages for several years. She works as both a stage and screen actress, and has film agency and theatrical representation in Los Angeles.
Annalee is an actress and educator with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Performance. She is known for her participation in immersive projects for Netflix and Disney, as well as for her role as Eleven in Secret Cinema’s “Stranger Things” universe experience.
Alex Vaughan
From the audition room, to the stage, to the screen, Alex has a keen eye to help the developing artist shine, every step of the way.
He has been helping children of all ages discover the joy of acting, and sharpening skills into simple tools for success in today’s entertainment industry.
Alex is a teaching artist and actor with over 15 years of on-the-job experience. His work spans theatre, film, television, animation, video games, voice over, commercials, and live comedy with credits on major projects for Netflix, Hulu, FX, FOX, ABC, Freeform, and more.
Ariana D'souza
Ariana has performed at TED Youth, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and has training experience with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Ariana is an actress, singer, model, and writer who studied in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Hong Kong. She is known for her work in “Fallen Leaves,” “Broken Lighters,” and “East Wind.” She is distinguished by her versatility: working in film and television, commercials, theater, and music.
Victoria Myssik
Victoria was born in Kazakhstan and is fluent in both Russian and English.
Victoria is known for her work in films such as Off Hollywood: The Undocumented Journey of Hope, Your 1/2 of the Rent (lead role), Big Bad Husband, Please Wake Up (multi-episode series, Victoria appeared in 60+ episodes), and many others!
Casey J. Adler
You may have seen him in projects like The Madison on Paramount+, Abbott Elementary on ABC, The Upshaws on Netflix, Grandfathered on FOX and others!
Casey holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theater Arts from Chapman University.
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.
SHARON FREEDMAN
Co-founded a theater company “The 24Seven Lab” that received numerous prestigious awards, including Obie and Drama Desk Awards.
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.
Graduate of one of America's most prestigious universities, New York University Tisch School of the Arts
LEE SHERMAN
As an acting coach, Lee is known for her superpower of bringing out students' unique qualities.
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.
Acting coach with 20 years of experience, worked with Selena Gomez.
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.
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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"
Training Program
Core
Fundamentals of professional acting
After completing the CORE program, we invite children to continue with advanced training levels.
At the end of the course, we'll invite parents to a ZOOM performance where they'll see the PSA created and performed by their child.
They'll learn to use acting not only for career purposes, but as a tool for self-expression and positive impact on the world.
Your child will gain a complete set of professional acting skills and be ready to participate in auditions and filming
Results
Your child will learn: to express their ideas and values through creativity, use acting skills to unite people and create positive change in the world. This develops empathy and social responsibility.
Creating a PSA script on a topic important to the child and recording a video performance.
Weeks 17-20: Public Service Announcements
Your child will learn: to work in commercial projects, adapt to different genres, and potentially earn additional income from acting in the future.
The specifics of acting in commercials, differences between commercials and film.
Weeks 14-16: Commercials
Your child will learn: to work professionally with roles, quickly memorize large amounts of text, understand character objectives and motivations.
Breaking down dramatic material, creating truth in scenes, text memorization techniques.
Weeks 8-13: Scene Analysis
Your child will learn: to create vivid, memorable characters, deeply develop roles, and stand out at auditions.
Building a character's personality, worldview, and backstory.
Weeks 5-7: Character Creation
Your child will learn: to concentrate, use creative imagination to create images, listen to and understand scene partners.
Developing attention, imagination, and perception — the foundation of acting.
Weeks 1-4: Acting Fundamentals
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
Who founded the school
Daughter Aglaya's successes: cast in projects like Netflix's Jane The Virgin, LG and Citibank commercials (leading roles), film The Little Wolf (accepted to 3 festivals), film Amity (gold at LA short film festival), her movie Butterfly Effect that she directed won 4 awards at International Film Festivals and more.
Student successes: children cast in Netflix (Bad Day, Sweet Tooth), Marvel, HBO (Miracle Workers, The Pitt), Hulu (Paradise), Apple+ (Government Cheese), Paramount+, CBS (Blue Bloods, FBI), Disney+ (Pets) and worked with Oscar Winner Directors. Commercials: Apple, Barbie, LG, Facebook, Volkswagen, CROCS, Hasbro, Amazon, Walmart, Citibank, NBA, US Army, Nike, Google, My Little Pony, Disneyland, Lego, Star Wars, and many more.
Has helped 750+ mothers build acting careers for their children.
Unity Acting School founder, professional actress, 7 years of mentoring mothers of young actors.
Annie Semenova
We believe that when children collaborate, create, and play together, they discover our shared humanity, breaking down barriers of difference and planting seeds of empathy, respect, and world peace. By providing a vibrant, inclusive online experience where young actors from around the world can learn, perform, and connect, we aim to nurture a generation of global citizens who recognize that our similarities far outweigh our differences.
Our mission is to bridge cultural divides and foster global understanding by connecting children from diverse backgrounds through the transformative power of acting.
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.
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