This two-week summer intensive strives to inspire students by combining professional arts training with New York City’s cultural opportunities, broadening their skills and vision for the future.
This two-week summer intensive strives to inspire students by combining professional arts training with New York City’s cultural opportunities, broadening their skills and vision for the future.
Monday, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday, 9:00am - 11:00am
The NYPAA Experience is a two-week summer intensive that blends world-class performing arts training with cultural immersion in New York City. Two student groups, one ages 13-17 and the other 17 and older join us from across the United States and around the globe, uniting under one roof to learn, perform, and grow in one of the world’s most dynamic artistic capitals. Each day offers a balance of focused training in acting, voice, dance, and stage performance, led by faculty who are working professionals in film, television, and Broadway.
Beyond the classroom, the program provides experiences that shape both the artist and the individual. Students attend Broadway productions, explore New York City landmarks, and collaborate on performance projects that showcase their growth. This immersion helps them see themselves not just as students, but as active participants in the cultural life of the city. Friendships are forged, skills are sharpened, and confidence flourishes in an environment that values every voice.
Every participant receives merit-based scholarship support, with additional aid available for students with financial need, ensuring that access is not determined by circumstance. Donor generosity makes this possible, covering tuition assistance, housing stipends, and program resources so that young artists can step fully into the experience.
The NYPAA Experience is more than a program — it is a turning point. For many, it is the first time training alongside peers from across the world, performing on New York stages, and envisioning a future where their dreams in the arts are not only possible but achievable. With continued support, we ensure this opportunity remains accessible to all who are ready to take the next step in their artistic journey.
The NYPAA Experience represents more than two weeks of training — it is a gateway to possibility. For many students, it is the first time they step into a professional studio, the first time they see a Broadway stage, or the first time they feel a community of artists who share their passion. These moments create lasting confidence and spark the belief that a career in the arts is within reach.
Donor support makes this transformation possible. Every scholarship awarded, every housing stipend provided, and every meal shared is a direct result of generosity from those who believe in expanding access to the arts. By supporting The NYPAA Experience, you are investing in talent, resilience, and the cultural voices of tomorrow — ensuring that cost is never the barrier that keeps a young artist from discovering their true potential.
It’s a transformative two-week program that exposes students to both professional arts training and cultural experiences in New York City.
High school and college students from across the U.S. and around the world, many traveling for their first time to New York.
Many cannot afford travel, housing, or tuition, which limits their ability to pursue the arts at a professional level.
Contributions fund scholarships, housing stipends, and even meals, ensuring every student can attend.
Students gain not just skills but also confidence, friendships, and exposure that can alter the trajectory of their lives.
