Professional Development
In Person in NYC
Acting for International Students
November 7-8, 2026
in-person in NYC
36 credit hours
$275 or two courses for $500
Acting for International Students
in NYC
Acting for International Students is a fun, welcoming weekend class for anyone curious about acting. No experience needed. Through theater games, group exercises, and short scene work, you’ll explore how actors use voice, movement, and imagination to bring characters to life.
We’ll also read and analyze scenes, then work on scenes in small groups. You’ll learn how to connect to a character, understand the story, and perform with confidence — all in a supportive, low-pressure environment. This class is perfect if you want to try acting, express yourself creatively, and share a lively, collaborative experience with other international students.
Your guide on this adventure is Rob Hatzenbeller, New York City based theater artist.
November Schedule
Nov 7
Saturday
10am-5pm
(reserve evening time to see a play with class)
Nov 8
Sunday
10am-5pm
(reserve evening time to see a play with class)
Nov 10
Tuesday
7pm-10pm
Online final project submission
Requirements:
Your course will consist of a pre-assignment, independent coursework, and final assignment as well as live online class sessions with your teacher and other au pairs. Credit for J-1 visa students is 36 hours. Students earning J-1 visa credit must attend all sessions and complete all homework.
Please note that your pre-assignment will be emailed to you one week before your first online class session. You will receive details on how to log-in to your online class sessions one day before the start of the course.
Once the final online class session has concluded, you will have one week to submit your independent coursework and final assignment to your teacher.
Students are required to be present during all in-person and live online class sessions.
Students who require their certificate sooner than outlined above should request their final assignment in advance by contacting BMCC at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu. Please note that BMCC needs two days from the date a student submits their final assignment to issue an educational certificate.
If you have any questions at this time, please email us at aupair@bmcc.cuny.edu.
About your instructor:
Instructor: Rob Hatzenbeller
Rob is a New York-based classically trained actor and Patsy Rodenburg Associate (PRA) teacher. He earned his MFA at the Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy at George Washington University. He has performed throughout the U.S. and is a member of the Ensemble Shakespeare Company.