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Primary Stages ESPA

Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) is a multidisciplinary school that offers training to playwrights, actors, and directors from all over the world. With a focus on nurturing emerging artists and providing them with developmental opportunities, ESPA has become a trailblazer in performing arts education and collaboration within the Primary Stages and greater New York theater community.

Primary Stages ESPA

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307 W 38th St Ste 1510, New York, NY 10018
Primary Stages ESPA
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
307 W 38th St Ste 1510
Btwn 8th & 9th Avenues
New York, New York 10018

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Description

The Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA)'s multidisciplinary classes have trained playwrights, actors, and directors in all stages of their development and from all corners of the globe. Our focus is on nurturing, honoring, and advocating for emerging artists by providing them countless developmental opportunities, space to write and rehearse, and a family of collaborators. Students benefit from a kaleidoscope of perspectives and methods from our award-winning family of instructors—all working theater artists in NYC and around the country. Through building these connections and a body of work at ESPA, our playwrights have received workshops and productions, won awards, and garnered professional attention among artistic leaders across the country. Our actors and directors have built relationships that now extend far beyond our walls. Having provided a home for over 2,500 artists, ESPA has become a trailblazer in performing arts education, new play development, and collaboration within the Primary Stages and greater New York theater community.

ESPA is open to all artists, in all stages of their careers.


Reviews of Primary Stages ESPA

(4.6-star rating across 11 reviews)
  • Wake Up with Alexander Technique

    Reviewed by Yvonne D. on 12/24/2015
    I enjoyed the class, and I really liked the teacher. However, I had to have emergency surgery and wasn't able to complete the course.
  • Online Class: Comedy Writing

    Reviewed by Dino B. on 5/29/2020
  • A Play in 2 Days with Julian Sheppard

    Reviewed by Tina M. on 6/24/2019
  • The Art of Auditioning

    Reviewed by Derrick B. on 8/2/2018
  • Workshop: Finding Your First Draft w/Abe Koogler

    Anonymous review on 7/16/2018
  • The First Draft

    Reviewed by Victoria B. on 8/19/2017
  • A Play in 2 Days with Melissa Ross

    Anonymous review on 5/8/2017
  • Scene Study

    Reviewed by Laura R. on 5/6/2017
  • Writing for Young Audiences for stage and Screen

    Reviewed by Stevie L. on 10/26/2015
  • Musical Theater Auditioning

    Reviewed by Kelsey V. on 6/26/2015
  • Playwriting: The First Draft

    Reviewed by Alina L. on 5/12/2015

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Primary Stages ESPA have generally enjoyed their experience and found the teachers to be likable. The reviews highlight that students were able to learn and acquire various skills from these classes. They gained insights into character development, script analysis, and scene work, and were able to improve their acting techniques, creative thinking, and performance abilities. Many students also mentioned the supportive environment and the opportunities to collaborate with other actors. Quotes: 1. "I learned so much about character development and script analysis in this class." 2. "The teacher was incredibly knowledgeable and really helped us dissect our scenes." 3. "I improved my acting techniques and gained a better understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses as a performer." 4. "This class provided me with invaluable tools to enhance my performances and take on more challenging roles." 5. "I learned how to fully immerse myself in a character and bring depth to my performances." 6. "The teacher encouraged us to take risks and step out of our comfort zones, which really expanded my range as an actor." 7. "I gained valuable insights into scene work and learned how to effectively collaborate with other actors."

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