stage & screen acting workshops with ajay and galinsky!
"Ajay and Galinsky made my daughter's school break an unforgettable experience!" Tina oh, parent
Unlock the secrets of compelling performance with an exclusive acting workshop led by two incredible veterans of stage and screen, Ajay Naidu and Robert Galinsky. This dynamic duo brings a wealth of experience to guide students through the distinct nuances of both mediums. Learn the art of stage acting, led by Robert Galinsky, who focuses on stage presence and being in the now to deliver consistent performances show after show. Meanwhile, Ajay Naidu reveals the subtleties of film acting, focusing on being in the present moment, the theory of forward action, and contradiction.
What makes this workshop truly special is the exciting blend of Robert and Ajay's skillsets. Robert’s expertise in the theatricality and expressiveness of stage performance perfectly complements Ajay’s focus on the authenticity and subtlety required for the screen. Together, they create a unique and fruitful learning environment that elevates the fun and excitement for students. Experience firsthand how their combined teaching styles can transform your child's creativity, making learning both exhilarating and highly productive.
Whether aiming for the spotlight on stage, a close-up on screen, or living a bolder more confident life... this workshop is your child's gateway to mastering their own personal expression. Join us and elevate your acting skills to new heights!
This is summer fun!
Want to your child to have a summer experience to remember while discovering themselves through the craft of acting for both stage and screen? Ajay and Galinsky offer customizable, world-class workshops that cover acting techniques, audition skills, ensemble work, and solo performances, all while focusing on highlighting your child's strengths and improving areas for growth.
about ajay naidu
“When you get to play with the big boys, your game improves drastically.” — Ajay Naidu
A household name in film and veteran actor of many theatre productions, in the past 25 years Ajay has been working with Theater Complicite both In London and world wide. He is a member of the LAByrinth Theater Company in New York. His film credits are extensive, and he is known for playing “Samir” in the cult hit Office Space and was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Rick Linklater and Eric Bogosian’s SubUrbia. His directorial debut Ashes won him best actor awards at the London Asian Film Festival and the New York Indian Film Festival. He was presented with The Excellence in performing arts award for Illinois by Secretary of State Jesse white. He has starred in many notable television shows. Having started at eleven years old and booking leading roles in films while young has led Ajay to have developed a training system for young performers that gives them an edge over their young counterparts and allows a sense of freedom through form. He trained with and holds a diploma from The American Repertory Theaters Institute for Advanced theater training at Harvard. university.
about robert galinsky
"you know more than you think you know. So don't think, act!"— robert galinsky
Robert Galinsky (aka “Galinsky”) is an actor, writer, director who teaches at the Juilliard School and is this summer is a guest artist teaching youth acting at the "Don't Miss a Beat - Broadway Experience Summer Camp Edition” in Jacksonville Florida. He has co-authored and coached over 50 TEDx Talks as head speaker coach of TEDxTeen and he debuted Off Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre, as both playwright and actor, in his one-person play "The Bench, A Homeless Love Story." Galinsky has lectured on teens and literacy at Oxford University and most recently directed the award winning one woman show "Tripping on Life" written and performed by Hollywood horror icon, Lin Shaye. Galinsky wrote and directed six short plays that included a cast of award winning and notable actors: Laura San Giacomo, Roger Guenveur Smith, Gary Cole, and Shola Adewusi and he runs a critically acclaimed live poetry night, “Poetry in New York” the third Thursday of each month, at Book Club Bar in Alphabet City NY. His first self-published book of poetry and plays, “Scribbling on Spaghetti” is out now and available on Amazon. He is founder of GalinskyCoaching.com and works with teenagers in Rikers Island Jail and jails and prisons throughout NY State through Literacy for Incarcerated Teens and the Kite Zine.