Hey i've been reading a lot about Madelyn's classes. They are taught by casting directors right? Anybody have good experiences with her? Also, generally how much are her classes and how long are they? Any other information would be gladly appreciated!

is she good for somewhat beginning actors?

Do a search, she's been mentioned here before. I seem to recall mixed reaction to her, from one person in particular. For waht it's worth, someone who I respect recommends her classes. Andi've herd about a number of kids who have found representation and booked parts as a result of taking her classes.

My daughter was signed up with Madelyn over the summer, but hasn't taken the classes yet- Long Story! Anyway, I believe we paid about $500 for an 8 week session which I believe includes the agent/CD showcase. We are hoping for her to get into the classes this month, as we have heard good things.

Hi, my son has taken classes at Madelyn's and is signed up for an upcoming class . I've posted on this topic before, I am a huge fan of those classes and Madelyn Burns! The classes are great and the exposure is fantastic! More importantly to me, after taking the classes he shows a higher level of confidence when he auditions and generally seems to enjoy it (the class & auditioning).
Good Luck!

so her prices are almost like taking a theater class...like around the same price. Is it always 500 for 8 weeks or just in the summer? And do you have to be recommended for her to accept you into her classes?!

btw i've done lots of searches but nobody else seems to put the ammount she charges!

I think the $500 is just based on 8 weeks, not necessarily time of year. You don't need a formal recommendation to be accepted to the classes. As long as there is availability, she will take you on.

Call her. She is very nice. 212-627-8880

I think people are reluctant to mention prices because they vary so much, and that's because Madelyn's programs themselves vary so much - there are one-day-3-hour classes, 2-days-total-6-hours classes, 6-week and 7-week classes, vacation week classes, etc., etc. But I think you can safely say that you'll pay about $45-50/hour for her classes. A little pricey but, from all I hear, worth it. My DD has only done the one-day workshops so far, and really enjoyed them. She's about to try her first 6-week class w/ Madelyn and is really looking forward to it. I'll be interested to see how the showcase at the end goes!

And I agree with not blond - she's very nice!

xoxoglossylips,

This has all been covered before in the other thread which you say you've read.

The cost of Madelyn's classes are on Par or CHEAPER than similar workshops you will find in NY and LA. TVI charges TWICE as much for their summer camp programs. There are lots of similar workshops like hers in LA and they all cost between 500-800 dollars. Some in the thousand dollar range during pilot season. Hers is at the low end of the range in price.

She has to pay Manhattan rent, a casting director, and often an accompanist for EVERY class to play/ teach for 7 weeks and then she is bringing in 10+ TOP agents at the end for her showcase to see the kids...many of who get picked up for representation. How much should she be chargting for such a class? A hundred dollars? If you are comparing prices, then keep in mind that other places are owner operated and so the owner is often the teacher as well. At Madelyn's, you are being taught by A list casting directors.

Your question is therefore not only redundant but down right silly. If you dont like the price of her class, don't take it. It's that simple. Frankly, your question with the dollar sign in the title looks like little more than an invitation for criticism of her business.
How much do YOU think she should be charging?
And since this has all been extensively covered before, why are we here again?

I can tell you that my own DD has taken classes here and they have been worth every penny. Her audition rate picks up tremendously after every showcase, my daughter has direct booked jobs right out of class and her skill set has increased ten fold. AND, I am not alone. Plenty of mothers in this forum also have had kids get offered representation or book jobs, or get Broadway auditions straight out of class.

But as I said, if you dont like what she charges, then dont take her class. It's that simple.

Here's also ONE example. I dont know what programs you say you've checked that dont charge as much but here is an example of ONE other great theater program in NY and they are charging DOUBLE what she charges:http://www.campbroadway.com/12to14.htm

There are lots more. Stagedoor manor is an incredible theater summer program that is quite expensive but is also excellent and top quality. The best coaches/teachers that do one week programs in Ny all also cost 500+ dollars.

Go see what IPOP or JRP charge. And those places do not have great reputations.

The dance program, The Pulse, is charging 500 dollars for a 4 day dance intensive in NYC this summer taught by the industry's top choreographers. They are affiliated with Broadway Dance, one of the best Dance schools in the world. My DD will be taking that workshops because it is fun and worth the money to be taught by The Best. If you want the best teachers, the best choreographers, exposure to the top agents etc. etc. then you are going to have to pay what they are worth.

I just wanted to give one last example. Diane Hardin, who I absolutely adore and who my daughter takes sessions with, charges 500+ dollars for her 5 day intensives. Now, make no mistake, Diane is worth every penny as far as I am concerned, but Diane is also One woman whose only expense is herself, her young assistant and the space she rents for the week (no long term rental commitments).

Madelyn's 4 day camps are taught by 4-5 A List casting directors and end with a ten agent showcase plus a party for the kids and cost THE SAME. If you are comparing prices here, then Madelyn's classes look down right cheap in comparison. Again, I am not pitting these two against each other because they are very different programs and I LOVE them both, but I am trying to put into some context what you are getting for the price you pay. And yes, I know I have made three consecutive posts on this subject but I have seen people unfairly tear this nice woman or her program apart at times without having a shred of knowledge about what the industry norm is in terms of pricing and quality or knowing what agents she brings in to her showcases. They are not small time agents.

no no no! Idk where you guys got that I'm thinking she's bad because as far as I've heard on this forum she's really good and worth it! I just wanted to know her average prices and any other good experiences you guys have had with her! I'm sorry if it sounded like I was going against her and trying to criticize her because I can't really criticize someone whose classes i've never taken!

Hi Glossy,

I didn't take your posts as any criticism, and I understand your question about the cost. I have to say that when we first started getting info about Madelyn's classes, I was confused by the differing prices - but when you look at each class individually and the cost to take it, you can see that it works out somewhat evenly on an hourly basis.

I'm sure Madelyn has to set up differing types of classes both because of the availability of the CDs/agents who teach the classes, and the varying schedules and availability of the kids who would be interested in these classes.

Does Madelyn Burns have a website?