July Intensive 2026 — The Talent Den
The Talent Den · Westchester NY · Est. 1996
This is where serious performers are made.

July
Intensive Stage · Film · Voice

Most acting classes keep you comfortable.
This one doesn't.

Led by Andrea Bennett — 30+ years training performers in Westchester — this is a 4-week immersive intensive designed for teens and adults who are ready to stop playing around and train at a professional level.

⚠ Enrollment closes June 15 — No late entry ⚠ Only 6 students per group — Spots filling now
Why Train at The Talent Den
30 years. Real mentorship. Real results.
30+ years training vocalists, actors, and performers in Westchester, NY
Students trained for stage, auditions, and real performance environments
Focus on discipline, presence, and artistic identity — not hobby-level training
Small groups of max 6 students — every student gets real attention and real feedback
"Students have gone on to perform in productions, auditions, and competitive programs across the region."
Who This Is For

Built for performers who are ready.

This is not a drop-in class or a casual summer program. This is structured, serious, immersive training for students who have decided that performance is where they're going.

🎭
The Serious Teen (13–17)
You've been in shows and you know this is what you want. You need an environment that matches your commitment and pushes you past where regular classes can take you.
🎬
The College-Bound Performer (16–18)
Auditions are coming. You need your monologue, your technique, your on-camera presence, and the confidence to walk into that room ready.
🎤
The Young Adult Artist (18–30s)
You're serious about performing professionally. You want rigorous training in a small, focused group with mentors who treat your craft as seriously as you do.
✍️
The Multi-Disciplined Performer
You act, sing, write — and you want to understand how all three connect on stage and on screen. You're building an artistic identity, not just a skill set.

What You'll Train In

A complete performance curriculum.

Every session covers all three disciplines. You won't just practice one thing — you'll develop as a complete performer with the range to work in any medium.

🎭
Stage Performance & Acting
  • Scene study and character development
  • Monologue preparation and performance
  • Physical presence and stage movement
  • Emotional truth and authenticity
  • Cold reading and script analysis
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On-Camera & Film Acting
  • On-camera presence and screen technique
  • Self-tape prep and audition strategy
  • Stage vs. screen — what actually changes
  • Character specificity for film
  • Taking direction and adjusting in the room
🎤
Voice & Musical Theater
  • Vocal technique, breath support, range
  • Song selection and musical interpretation
  • Acting through song — lyric to emotion
  • Musical theater repertoire performance
  • Audition song preparation
🏆
End-of-Intensive Showcase
  • Final week performance for invited guests
  • Each student performs a prepared piece
  • Filmed for student demo reel
  • Feedback session with Andrea and faculty

Program Schedule

Four weeks. Two days a week. All July.

Teens and adults train separately — same days, different times. Each session is 2.5–3 hours of focused, immersive work.

Day
One
Teen Group · 10:00am – 12:30pm
Warm-up, physical presence and movement
Scene study and acting technique
Voice work and musical theater
Adult Group · 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Physical warm-up and body awareness
Scene work and monologue development
Voice technique and song performance
Day
Two
Teen Group · 10:00am – 12:30pm
On-camera technique and self-tape workshop
Film acting — character specificity for screen
Audition prep and cold reading
Adult Group · 2:00pm – 4:30pm
On-camera work and screen presence
Film scene study and direction
Professional audition strategy

Tuition & Investment

Serious training. Real value.

Comparable summer intensives at professional New York programs run $1,500–$2,500 for the month. Our tuition reflects the quality of instruction and the intimacy of small group mentorship.

Teen Group · Ages 13–17
Teen Intensive
$850/month
8 sessions · 2.5 hrs each · Max 6 students
$106 per session
  • All 8 sessions across 4 weeks
  • Stage, film and voice training
  • Movement and physical performance
  • End-of-intensive showcase performance
  • Showcase filmed for demo reel
  • Direct mentorship from Andrea
📊 The Numbers
8
Live sessions per student
20+
Hours of professional instruction
6
Max students per group
30
Years of mentorship behind every session

Faculty

Who's in the room.

Small group training only works when the instructors are exceptional. Every student gets real attention, real feedback, and real mentorship — not a generic lesson plan.

Founder · Lead Instructor
Andrea Bennett
30 years training serious performing artists in Westchester, NY. Voice, acting technique, and artistic identity development. Founder of The Talent Den since 1996.
Guest Instructor · Movement & Physical Theater
To Be Announced
Seeking a movement specialist with background in Viewpoints, Laban technique, or physical theater. Interested in joining this intensive? Reach out to Andrea directly at hello@thetalentden.com

How We're Finding the Right Students

We're not advertising to everyone.

We're advertising specifically to serious aspiring performers who are already looking for something like this — and don't know we exist yet.

1
Instagram & Facebook Reels
BTS training content, performance clips, Andrea speaking directly to serious teens and young adults. Every post ends with "Enrollment closes June 15 — link in bio."
2
Westchester High School Drama Departments
One-page flyer to drama and music teachers. They know exactly which students are serious about pursuing performance — we let them make the recommendation.
3
YouTube Search Traffic
A short video titled "What a Real Summer Acting Intensive Looks Like" captures teens and parents actively searching for programs. This page linked in the description.
4
Current Student Referrals
Every current student told personally. $50 referral credit toward regular lessons when a friend enrolls. Your existing students are your most credible advertisement.

⚠ Only 6 Spots Per Group — Enrollment Closes June 15

Ready to train
seriously?

Apply below. A $200 non-refundable deposit secures your spot. Andrea personally reviews every application and responds within 24 hours with your deposit payment link. Balance due by June 15.

💳 After submitting, Andrea will email you a Square payment link for your $200 deposit within 24 hours. Your spot is not confirmed until deposit is received.
🔒 Andrea reads every application personally. You'll hear back within 24 hours.

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