Past Events

Actors Aloud

ACTORS ALOUD is our series of FREE Panel Discussions, featuring leading actors and theatre professionals, chatting about issues central to the lives of actors today. Moderated by Jack Doulin and studio head, Scott Freeman, these events give audience members valuable insight into the careers of successful actors. Hear about how they approach roles, discuss their life and work, and much more. The discussions are followed by an open Question & Answer with the audience. Feel free to just show up and bring a friend who is new to the studio, although registration is recommended.

Past panelists include Cherry Jones, Sarah Steele and Santino Fontana, Michael Emerson, Carrie Preston, Marin Ireland, Terry Kinney, Lois Smith, Judith Ivey, Jayne Houdyshell, Maria Dizzia, Suzanne Bertish, Anatol Yusef, etc. Click here for recaps and videos from past panels.

Actors Aloud with Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei

The Freeman Studio is grateful to have had Marisa Tomei at the studio for a recent Actors Aloud event. This was a unique opportunity to hear one of America’s most-acclaimed actors, discuss her life and work. Our actors were able to ask questions and Marisa was both passionate and insightful in her responses.

The Freeman Studio Four adults are standing together indoors at The Freeman Studio, engaged in conversation. One woman is smiling and holding a notebook while two men talk. The background is plain and well-lit. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
Marisa Tomei with Faculty members Jack Doulin and Philip Carlson.
The Freeman Studio A woman and a man sit at the front of a dimly lit room at The Freeman Studio, facing an audience seated closely together. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
Marisa Tomei, Jack Doulin and Freeman Studio members.
The Freeman Studio A woman sits and laughs beside a man at a table with a red patterned cloth, addressing an audience in a brightly lit room at The Freeman Studio. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
Marisa Tomei and Jack Doulin
The Freeman Studio A man and a woman are talking and smiling in a modern apartment with large windows and natural light, reminiscent of the welcoming atmosphere at The Freeman Studio. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
Marisa Tomei with Studio Head Scott Freeman.
The Freeman Studio Two people sit on a stage at The Freeman Studio, a renowned New York Acting Studio; one raises their fists and smiles while the other holds a clipboard and smiles at the audience. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two people sit and converse onstage in front of an audience at The Freeman Studio, a celebrated New York Acting Studio, with a table, two water bottles, and a green sign in the background. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio A woman and a man sit on stage in conversation at an event, with a green "The Freeman Studio" sign—known as a top New York Acting Studio—displayed on the wall behind them. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two people sit on a stage in front of an audience during a discussion event at The Freeman Studio, a renowned New York Acting Studio, with a green sign on the wall behind them. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio A group of people sit closely together in a well-lit room at The Freeman Studio, attentively watching and smiling at an unseen event or performance. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two people sit on a small stage having a conversation in front of an audience at The Freeman Studio, a renowned New York Acting Studio, with studio signage visible on the back wall. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two people sit and talk on stage during an event at The Freeman Studio, a New York Acting Studio. One person in the foreground speaks while the other listens. A table with water bottles and a "The Freeman Studio" sign are visible. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
Actors Aloud with Denise Gough

Denise Gough

The Freeman Studio is excited to have had Denis Gough as our guest for this event. This was a unique opportunity to hear one of London’s, and now New York’s most-acclaimed and outspoken actors, discuss her life and work. Anyone who saw her phenomenal performance in People, Places, Things at St. Ann’s Warehouse, or her performance as Harper in Angels in America on Broadway wanted to be there! Watch the full conversation here.
Advice to her Younger Self

Cherry Jones

Actors Aloud with Cherry Jones was a unique opportunity for actors and community members to hear from one of America’s most-acclaimed actors discuss her life and work. Her candid stories were authentic, insightful and inspiring. After the panel discussion, moderated by casting director Jack Doulin and studio head Scott Freeman, there was an open Q&A. Here is a clip of the event in which Cherry talks about how to be tender with yourself as an actor in this business and discusses aspects of working on TV.

Actors Aloud with Frankie Faison on Callbacks

Frankie Faison & Larry Pine

This event encapsulated what Actors Aloud is all about: Community and sharing wisdom across the generations! Veteran actors Frankie Faison and Larry Pine visited the studio for an inspiring talk with Casting Director Jack Doulin and a Q&A with our actors and the public. It was an incredibly unique opportunity to hear how these veteran actors have sustained long careers, discussed their life and work.
The Freeman Studio A man in a white t-shirt and shorts sits on a bed laughing, while a woman in a striped shirt sits beside him holding a glass of water. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio A man and woman stand closely facing each other near a door, with empty bottles and glasses on a table in the foreground. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio A man and woman embrace and smile at each other in a warmly lit living room, with a vase of white flowers in the background. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two people sit at a table facing each other, engaged in conversation. The man wears a red cap and plaid shirt; the woman wears a black cap and gestures with her hands. New York & Toronto Acting Studio

Performance Events

Our studio is not only a place dedicated to training and nurturing actors, it’s also a place for Celebration, Connection and Community. Throughout the year, we host a series of FREE EVENTS that honor the talent and passion we witness every day, and allow actors to experience the next level of performance for the greater artistic community.

Past Workshops

We’ve had so many great workshops in the past. We will keep you up to date on when certain guest teachers will be coming back to the studio. Click here to learn more about our faculty and guest teachers.
The Freeman Studio A man with dark hair wearing a dark shirt looks directly at the camera in a black and white indoor portrait. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
ADAM RAPP Master Class
The Freeman Studio A man with curly hair, glasses, and a beard speaks while gesturing with his hands. He is wearing a checkered shirt and is seated against a dark background. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
Neil LaBute Acting in New Plays
The Freeman Studio Two men stand indoors facing each other; one older man has his hand on the younger man's shoulder as they talk. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
REED BIRNEY Master Class
The Freeman Studio Four people sit in a circle engaged in discussion in a well-lit room; papers and notebooks are visible, suggesting a meeting or workshop setting. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
AMANDA QUAID Your Character Has an Accent
The Freeman Studio Two people, a man and a woman, sit closely together in an empty auditorium with rows of blue and tan seats behind them. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
SAM GOLD & ANNIE BAKER Acting in New Plays
The Freeman Studio A woman speaks to a seated audience. A man is seated in the background, and another man appears on a monitor beside her, in front of a microphone. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
SIMONE REYNOLD Auditions Made Easy
The Freeman Studio A woman with long blond hair stands next to a man wearing glasses, a hat, and a black shirt with a red heart, both facing the camera and smiling. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
MARIN IRELAND & JACK What's Stopping You? Audition Technique DOULIN
The Freeman Studio An older man with glasses, a gray beard, and a green sweater gestures with his hand while seated indoors. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
DAKIN MATTHEWS Shakespeare Master Class

Social Events

The Freeman Studio is not only a place to nurture and grow your craft and career, but a place to build lasting professional and personal relationships. Throughout the year, our social events include parties, readings and performances. We hope you’ll join us!

The Freeman Studio A woman stands at the front of a room giving a presentation titled "Art of Breathing" to a seated audience, with a laptop, water bottle, and screen visible. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio A man sits on a stool next to a table with a mug, resting his chin on his hand, while facing an audience. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Three people stand and talk at an indoor gathering, with other attendees visible in the background. One person holds a can, and another wears a beanie and puffer jacket. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two adults sit at the front of a room; one speaks while gesturing with her hand, and the other listens. Several audience members are visible in the foreground. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Two men sit and smile on stage next to a small table with two water bottles and a hat, against a plain background. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Seven people pose and smile enthusiastically in front of a green sign that reads "The Freeman. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Four people pose together at an indoor social event, holding drinks and smiling at the camera. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio A crowded indoor party with people socializing under colorful paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
The Freeman Studio Three women stand together posing and smiling in front of a green step-and-repeat event backdrop. New York & Toronto Acting Studio
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