Studio Reading Night - The Crucible
2023-10-27 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
October 27, 2023Cold Reading Night
THE CRUCIBLE
by Arthur Miller

“I remember those years—they formed “The Crucible” ’s skeleton—but I have lost the dead weight of the fear I had then. Fear doesn’t travel well; just as it can warp judgment, its absence can diminish memory’s truth. What terrifies one generation is likely to bring only a puzzled smile to the next.
In those years, our thought processes were becoming so magical, so paranoid, that to imagine writing a play about this environment was like trying to pick one’s teeth with a ball of wool: I lacked the tools to illuminate miasma. Yet I kept being drawn back to it.
I am not sure what “The Crucible” is telling people now, but I know that its paranoid center is still pumping out the same darkly attractive warning that it did in the fifties.”
-Arthur Miller, Why I Wrote The Crucible
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
THE NUBOX at John DeSotelle Studio
6:30pm Refreshments
7:00pm START

RSVP please or more information Email: info@desotellestudio.com

The Physical Actor Boot Camp
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
actor trainingThe Physical Actor - Weekend Boot Camp
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
June 29 – June 30
10am – 5pm each day

In-Person Class
Instructor
Janice Orlandi
COST $350

payment plans available
CLASS DESCRIPTION AND MORE INFORMATION

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Studio Reading Night - Measure for Measure
2024-06-29 18:00 - 22:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
June 29, 2024Cold Reading Night
MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by William Shakespeare
The plays explores all different types of power, how it can change people and how it can be abused.
Vienna is teeming with brothels and loose morality, but the Duke doesn’t want to use his authority to clean up the city. He departs, dressed as a friar, leaving his deputy, Angelo, in charge. Angelo is at first reluctant, but he soon starts to make changes.
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
WILLIAMSON ROOM at John DeSotelle Studio
6:00pm Refreshments
6:30pm Start

RSVP please info@desotellestudio.com

FROM THE STUDIO – COLD READING NIGHT
Whether a classic, modern, new work or other performing arts opportunity, our reading events offer our Studio members, students and alumni actors an opportunity to get together, read a play and practice our craft.
This entertaining event is also open to friends, colleagues and other theater enthusiasts to enjoy with us.
We would love for you to join us!

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NuWorks Summer Play Festival Competition
2024-08-01 20:00 - 2024-08-25 17:00 | The NuBox at John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
August 1 - 25, 2024Studio Festival

FOR TICKETS:
Tickets.NuBoxTheatre.com

First round: August 1 – 4
Second round: August 8 – 11
Third round: August 16 – 18
Final round: August 24 and 25

Meisner Acting - 1st Year
2024-10-10 18:30 - 2025-07-10 21:30 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Fall SessionMeisner 1st Year - Acting Program
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS
6:30pm – 9:30+pm
BEGINNING October 10, 2024

ENROLLING NOW
18-Weeks / semester
In-Person Classes
CLASS DESCRIPTION AND MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT US TO AUDITION/INTERVIEW

Studio Event - Ghost Story Night
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:30 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Friday, October 25Studio Event
TELL US A STORY
to chase the ghosts away

Join us for an evening in a dark theatre with friends, reading Edgar Allan Poe’s Tales Of The Macabre, telling our own Ghost Stories, and chasing the chill from the air as the coals of autumn glow bright.
Tonight there is no script.
All brave souls who attend may tell us one story, true or imagined, as long as it makes the blood run cold:
But choose carefully what to tell… what you hear may follow you when you depart.
FRIDAY, October 25, 2024

John DeSotelle Studio
6:00pm Refreshments
6:30pm Start

RSVP please info@desotellestudio.com

Not haunted? Every story needs a listener- Come and be ours! Enjoy the work, wine, confabulation, and company of fellow artists in a theatre built for, and devoted to you.
We would love for you to join us!

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Studio Event - The Country Girl
2025-02-21 18:00 - 22:00 | The NuBox at John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
February 21, 2025Studio Event
The Country Girl
by Clifford Odets

A moving drama about a desperately self-destructive alcoholic actor and Georgie, his long-suffering wife. A searing, emotional play of love and redemption.
FRIDAY, February 21, 2025

The NuBox at John DeSotelle Studio
6:00pm Refreshments
6:30pm Start

RSVP Please: info@desotellestudio.com

Not reading? Every story needs a listener. So come and be ours, and enjoy the work, wine, confabulation and company of fellow artists in a theatre built for you.
We would love for you to join us!

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Physical Movement for the Actor - Williamson
2025-02-22 08:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Acting/Movement ClassesWilliamson Movement Technique for the Actor
NEXT SESSION:

SATURDAYS, 11am – 1pm
February 22 – May 17 (no class April 19)
Instructor
Janice Orlandi
COST $450
12-Week Session – $150/month

MORE INFORMATION
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Friday Night at the Movies
2025-08-01 18:30 - 21:30 | The NuBox at DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Friday, August 1, 2025Studio Event - Friday Night at the Movies
DEATH BECOMES HER
1992 film by Robert Zemeckis

Join us for Friday Night at the Movies with Death Becomes Her – a 1992 American satirical surrealistic black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis and written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan.
Synopsis: , When a fading actress learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival, The film stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
6:30 – 9:30pm

John DeSotelle Studio
6:30pm Refreshments
7:00pm Start

FREE – popcorn provided. Bring your own beverage and a food item to share if you can.
RSVP please info@desotellestudio.com

Come and enjoy Friday Night at the Movies, along with the company of fellow artists in a Theatre and Studio built for, and devoted to you.
We would love for you to join us!

Studio Series Short Play Festival
2025-08-12 - 2025-08-24 | The NuBox at John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Deadline for Submissions - August 22, 2025John DeSotelle Studio Series Short Play Festival
Description: We are seeking short plays (no more than 15 minutes), humorous or dramatic, that deal with the subject of commitment and the struggle it may bring; whether through relationships, love, religion, careers, culture, identity, self-growth, etc.

10-15 minute
4 character max
minimal set (black box friendly)
send in pdf format along with a short bio of the playwright (150 words max) as well as a 2-3 sentence summary of the play.
Selections will be made early September 2025
Festival performances – October 10-12, 2025 at The NuBox, New York City

DEADLINE – August 22, 2025
Send Submissions To: gui.pimentel.contact@gmail.com and brennanboyle95@gmail.com
For Questions or More Information Email: info@desotellestudio.com

Beyond the Reel
2025-09-10 14:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Acting / On-CameraBEYOND THE REEL

NEXT SESSION
Wednesdays, 2 – 5pm
SEPTEMBER 10 – OCTOBER 8
6-weeks
6th class is the film shoot day – TBD
COST $495

MORE INFO. REGISTER

Scene Study
2025-09-10 18:00 - 2025-10-15 22:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Acting ClassSCENE STUDY
NEXT SESSION:

WEDNESDAYS at 6:00pm
September 10 – October 15
6 weeks

Instructor
John DeSotelle
COST $325

MORE INFORMATION ENROLL
CONTACT US

Acting - The Beginning
2025-09-27 11:00 - 2025-11-15 13:30 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
actor trainingACTING - The Beginning
SATURDAYS at 11am
NEXT SESSION:
September 27 – November 15, 2025
8 weeks
In-Person Class
Instructor
Gene Terruso
COST $325

payment plans available
CLASS DESCRIPTION AND MORE INFORMATION

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Acting - On Camera
2025-10-04 14:00 - 2025-10-25 16:30 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Acting ClassOn-Camera Acting
On-Camera Acting Class
SATURDAYS at 2:00pm
Monthly Class
STARTS OCTOBER 4, 2025
Instructor
Gene Terruso
COST $250 / mo.

MORE INFORMATION
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THE OTHER SHOE - Play Festival
2025-10-10 19:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | The NuBox at John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
October 10 - 12, 2025PLAY FESTIVAL of NEW WORKS
PERFORMANCES:
Friday, OCTOBER 10, 7pm
Saturday, OCTOBER 11, 7pm
Sunday, OCTOBER 12, 2pm
BUY TICKETS
COST $20

Questions?
Call 212-581-0188 or CONTACT US
THE NUBOX
754 Ninth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York
This Festival is a John DeSotelle Studio Series Production: its objective – to provide opportunities for Studio members, alumni, recent graduates and current students in training to:

Collectively formulate a concept, and work together toward the planning, development and production of a theatrical festival;
Apply their craft, enrich their skills and experience;
Collaborate with other actors, artists, designers, playwrights and directors;
Artistically explore new and existing works in a creative and supportive environment under the guidance of knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

Through the vision, the volunteer spirit and generosity of these resourceful and inspired artists comes a fresh, exciting, and imaginative theatrical experience and artistic expression that audiences won’t want to miss!
Net proceeds benefit the Studio’s training program and scholarship opportunities

ACTING MEISNER - Weekend Workshop
2025-12-05 18:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
December 12 - 14, 2025ACTING MEISNER WORKSHOP
ACTING MEISNER – Weekend Workshop

DECEMBER 12 – 14, 2025
Friday, 6 – 10pm
Saturday and Sunday, 12noon – 5pm
Experience 3-days of powerful actor training using the Meisner Acting Technique. Study with a Master Teacher and learn about the JDS approach to developing and guiding the professional authentic actor and artist.
COST $150

TO ENROLL: REGISTER HERE

Curious about the Meisner Technique? This is your opportunity to explore the Meisner technique and see what it is all about.

Needing a brush up? Revisit Meisner through a variety of exercises and training information to align how the work supports your actor’s craft.
Interested in what it takes to become a professional actor? You will participate in some of the same exercises and training process as in the professional program, and learn what it takes to become a skilled and true professional actor.
Why Meisner instead of other methods? You will discover why Meisner is THE most authentic and successful foundational acting approach world-wide.
ENROLL TODAY REGISTER NOW

Free Actor Event - Meisner Acting Seminar
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | John DeSotelle Studio, 754 Ninth Avenue, 3rd & 4th floor, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Saturday, December 6, 2025FREE ACTOR EVENT - Meisner Acting Seminar
Join us at the John DeSotelle Acting Studio for our FREE ACTOR EVENT
SATURDAY, December 6, 12noon – 4pm
Experience the Meisner technique and our unique approach to actor training through guided demonstrations with a master teacher. Participate in samples of the work and a Q&A/Talkback with a panel of alumni and current students. Learn about their experiences, training at the Studio, and the life of an actor.
RSVP : info@desotellestudio.com

Each new attendee will receive a $50 voucher towards an upcoming class and an opportunity for a free one-on-one mentoring session with Faculty or the Studio Director.

John DeSotelle Studio offers expert beginning to advanced-level actor training and mentorships, plus a supplemental curriculum, internships, networking events, activities and performance opportunities.
THE STUDIO COMMUNITY
Our students are part of a vibrant community of like-minded actors and industry professionals, connecting and learning from one another. With access to 3 studio rehearsal rooms, a media suite and black box theatre, our students have the chance to train, practice and perform as they work towards a sustainable artistic career.
If you are passionate about acting – whether you’re a seasoned actor or just starting out, this Free Event is a great chance to check out a Professional New York Acting Studio to see if it is the right fit for you.
What is John DeSotelle Acting Studio all about? Come and see for yourself!
RSVP : info@desotellestudio.com
