Education

Education at The New Group

The New Group’s work goes beyond the stage, bringing theater education and opportunities to rehearsal rooms, classrooms and beyond. We provide opportunities for middle school, high school and college students to experiment and take risks with forms of theatrical expression in an environment of trust and collaboration. 

Under the tutelage of New Group artists, our students channel creative impulses, develop craft, and build confidence in their artistic talent and individual worth.

A woman sits beside a child showing her something in a notebook.
A group of people stand smiling for a photograph.
A girl points to the ground from one side as she is looking at another girl.
A group of students stand with their instructor for a photograph.
Four ladies stand showing the cover of the book PlayBill The True book.
A instructor and a group of students stand in a circle with each having one hand in the middle piling them on top of each other.
A instructor in front of a mirror with her back to the students shows them how to roll their shoulders back.
Three people sit on a couch and a woman on each end of the arm rest sit. A woman in a purple shirt stands behind them to the left.
A group of girls standing spaced out in rows with one foot flat on the ground and the other foot with their toe pointed to the ground.
A woman standing there clapping her hands with another lady standing beside her smiling.
A group of ladies standing smiling with name tags on.
A group of kids sit in a big circle on the floor. The instructor with his hands out front showing the kids how to do something.
A instructor stands with his back to us looking at a man and woman sitting in chairs against a white wall.
A group of kids poss for a photograph doing funny posses with the instructor in the centre of them all.
A group of young adults stand in front of The Linny poster.
Three people in a books store stand smiling holding a book showing the cover of PlayBill Downtown Race Riot book.
A group of actors standing and sitting for a group picture.
A woman sits holding a green book talking to a boy sitting across from her.
A woman stands with a smirk on her face and one hand up in the air as three people sit in chairs looking at her.
A group of actors standing holding hands bowing to the crowd.

Current Programs

YTT: College Access

For High School Students

YTT College Access, standing for Y Tu Tambien (or “And so can you!”), is a tuition-free program that provides workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities to increase college access for New York City high school students. Our classes use theater techniques to help teens craft their personal stories for the college application process and beyond. Prioritizing first generation students, past YTT College Access students had an 100% acceptance rate into top schools like Yale, Harvard, and Cornell.

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Summer Conservatory

For Middle School and High School Students

Wingspan Arts and The New Group’s Scene 1 Acting Program partner to provide a tuition-free Summer Theater Conservatory for middle school and high school students.

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A group of kids stand on stage with their hands up stretched over their heads singing.

The New Group Acting Studio at LIU Brooklyn

For College Students

The New Group offers studio training through a BFA Program in Acting for Theatre, Film and Television at LIU Brooklyn. The undergraduate program includes courses in acting, voice and speech, and movement. By studying at a renowned professional theater company, our students immerse themselves in the art of acting in preparation for a career in the performing arts.

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Two woman dance jumping in the air. Anger in their faces and hands in fists.

The New Group’s tuition-free education programs are supported in part by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation

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