July Intensive 2026 — The Talent Den
The Talent Den · Est. 1996 · Westchester, NY
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 — this is a 4-week immersive intensive designed for teens and adults ready to stop playing around and train at a professional level.

■ Enrollment closes June 15 — No late entry
■ Only 6 students per group
Why Train at The Talent Den
  • 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 classes
  • Maximum 6 students per group — every student gets real attention
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

You’ve been in shows and you know this is what you want. You need an environment that matches your commitment.

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The College-Bound Performer

Auditions are coming. You need your monologue, technique, screen presence, and confidence ready.

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The Young Adult Artist

You’re serious about performing professionally and want rigorous training in a focused group.

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The Multi-Disciplined Performer

You act, sing, write — and you want to connect all three on stage and on screen.

What You’ll Train In

A complete performance curriculum.

🎭 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
🎬 On-Camera & Film Acting
  • On-camera presence and screen technique
  • Self-tape prep and audition strategy
  • Stage vs. screen — what 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
  • 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
Tuition & Investment

Serious training. Real value.

Comparable summer intensives at professional New York programs run far higher for the month. This 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
  • All 8 sessions · 4 weeks
  • Stage, film & voice
  • Showcase + demo reel filming
  • Direct mentorship from Andrea
8
Live sessions per student
20+
Hours of professional instruction
6
Max students per group
30
Years of mentorship behind every session
Program Schedule — July 2026

Two days per week · Teen Group 10am–12:30pm · Adult Group 2pm–4:30pm
Day 1: Stage performance, acting technique, voice & musical theater
Day 2: On-camera technique, self-tape, film acting, audition prep

■ Only 6 spots per group — Enrollment closes June 15

Ready to train seriously?

Apply below. A $200 non-refundable deposit secures your spot after your application is reviewed. Andrea reads every application personally.

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💳 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.
The Talent Den · thetalentden.com · Westchester, NY · Advanced Performance Training · Est. 1996
Questions? Email thetalentden20@gmail.com

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