August 14, 2019
We are thrilled to welcome Brendan Stackhouse to the Actor Children's Theatre School family. Brendan Stackhouse graduated from Wagner College with a B.S. in Arts Administration concentrated in Theatre, Film and Music and is an accomplished New York City-based director, choreographer and teacher. On returning to his roots, Stackhouse says, “I’m very excited to be […]
December 3, 2018
If you are reading this then you or someone you know may have been bitten by that bug that screams, “I need to be on stage!” I think I’ve heard those words in my head since the moment I came out crying from the womb. My cries, even then, were overly dramatic, my feet moved […]
February 22, 2016
This semester, the Department of Lifelong Learning welcomed 11 students from local high schools and Wagner College to our intern program. In this series, we'll introduce you to the talented students who are helping us make a difference in the lives of our Staten Island community. We sat down with Mariah, a senior at Curtis […]
October 14, 2015
This weekend and next we will be having auditions for our ACT Spring show “The Wizard of Oz.” If it is your child’s first time auditioning or if they are a seasoned pro here are a few tips on how to help your child prepare. Research! Spend time with your child to research the role […]
March 23, 2015
Our very own ACT Musical Director and Instructor, Rina Sklar-Dabdoub was featured in an article by NY Casting! Learn more about Rina, her awesome band, and advice to new actors! Why are you an actor? That’s a pretty difficult question. I guess the answer is that I was never anything else. I have several jobs / […]