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 TESTIMONIALS
 
 
 

"There are few acting coaches in the world who can bring to the artist the kind of wisdom, experience and sensitivity that Kate Kennedy does." Charlie Matthau - IMDB.com

 

"Kate is amazing. Kate and PeachCraft took Chelsea's acting skills beyond where we thought they could go and now a number of opportunities are coming her way." - Susan Meyers

"I miss having you as an acting coach and being in class with everyone! I love my classes here in LA, but there are no actors studios that have an "ensemble" as close, supportive, comforting, unique, or fun as Peachcraft. And there is no Kate Kennedy on the West Coast!" -Tyler Shamy

"I just wanted to thank you for all your extra-ordinary hard work this summer.  You gave the kids a wonderfully positive experience and I know that my son had a great time and learned a lot.  I enjoyed every performance of the show, the talented kids, and getting to know the other moms as well as yourselves." - Julia Frankel

"I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful program you have created. Annie, in particular, is delighting in her Peachcraft experience. Every Tuesday, she wakes up excited for the day to begin. This Tuesday, when I picked her up from her voice lesson, she exclaimed, “Mommy, I love my life! I love Peachcraft!” It was music to my ears. By the way, did Annie mention to you that she got the lead in her class play, Cinderella? Just a short little class play, but still, a nice feather in her cap. Thanks again for giving Annie such a fabulous experience."
Fondly,
Amy Schiffer

 

 


Welcome to PeachCraft

PeachCraft Studios was founded in 2005 by Kate Kennedy, Casting Director (Imdb.com) and Master Coach. PeachCraft offers a safe environment for students to engage in a rigorous and complete Actors Training Program, Vocal Conservatory Training and now the newly formed PerformanceMedia Conservatory for filmmaking.

"I founded PeachCraft because of my love for actors. We are committed to them. Their healthy development, career choices, and advancement are our passion" - Kate Kennedy, Founder & Artistic Director

MISSION STATEMENT

PeachCraft Studios of Acting, Voice & Filmmaking maintain a philosophy of good spirit and positive energy flow with clear commitments from healthy and creative individuals to become part of an ongoing ensemble of performers, writers and filmmakers maintaining mutuality, honor and respect.

COURSE OVERVIEWS

The Actors Studio The Actors Studio, Founded in 2005 by Foundress and Artistic Director of PeachCraft Studios, Kate Kennedy.

Students are offered a solid foundation in the classic techniques of Stanislavski, Michael Chekhov, Stella Adler combined with a Modern Technique developed by Kate Kennedy’s 20 years as a Casting Director in the Feature Film and Major Network Television Industry, Los Angeles. The techniques taught at PeachCraft inspire the performer to trust their creative instincts in order to gain the skills necessary for a career on the stage, film and television. Since PeachCraft's debut workshop in fall 2005, Actors training in the Studio have gone on to book professional leading and supporting roles on Broadway & Off-Broadway, Major & Independent Feature Films, Episodics, Pilots, MOWs, National SAG Commercials as well as leads in their school plays! Class limit 12; ages 8 through adult.

Click here to go to PAS Program.

PeachCraft Vocal Conservatory, Co-Founded in 2006 by Artist in Residence, Ken Bryson, Head of Vocal Conservatory Faculty Members.


Students in the Vocal Conservatory program engage in exploring and expanding their musical excellence through classic and modern vocal training. Entrance into the Vocal Conservatory is by audition only and is subject to the discretion of the Directors. The program is open to students ages 8-18.

Click here to go to PVC Program.

PeachCraft PerformanceMedia Conservatory of Filmmaking, founded in 2007 by Kate Kennedy and Johnathan Phillips

The PeachCraft Film Lab opened Summer 2007 and held their first summer workshop that year. This filmmaking program allows students to explore all facets of filmmaking from writing, acting, casting, directing, producing, filming, editing and distributing the final product. The hard work of the Conservatory's first year was awarded with the acceptance of two of the short films into the Garden State Film Festival that were made at the Conservatory during July. Tony Jannelli was PMC of Filmmaking's Director for the second summer (2008). Applications are now being taken for the fourth summer of 2010. All applicants must submit a concept prior to interview. Limit 14 students ages 12-18.

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 VOCAL CONSERVATORY LATEST NEWS

Sarah Ethridge - playing the role of "Babette" in Chatham Middle School's production of Beauty and the Beast

Matthew Fertakos - playing the role of "Cogsworth" in Chatham Middle School's production of Beauty and the Beast

Alexa Rojek - appearing in the ensemble of Chatham Middle School's production of Beauty and the Beast

JD Parker - playing the "White Rabbit" in Morristown-Beard School's production of Alice in Wonderland.

Abby Tizzio performing a solo in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater at Far Brook School

 

 
 

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUDITIONS AND INTERVIEWS!
2010 SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY! February, March and April.

The PeachCraft SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CONSERVATORY Four Week Program will take place beginning Monday, July 5th through Saturday, July 31st with 3 performances.
Our performance stage is Morristown-Beard School's new Founders' Hall.
Ages 10-18. Space limited to 26 students.

The PeachCraft SUMMER FILM ACADEMY Four Week Program will take place beginning Monday, July 5th with our screening on Friday, July 30th at Clearview Beacon Hill, Summit. Ages: 14-18. Space limited to 10.

The PeachCraft SUMMER DRAMA AND IMPROV WORKSHOPS will begin Monday, June 28th and end Friday, July 30th. Ages: 10-18. All levels. Space limited to 12 per session.

Please call PeachCraft Studios at 908/673-1485 to schedule your audition and interview. Studio hours: 10am-8pm, Monday-Friday.

 KUDOS

Kendra Jain
Kendra Jain- Kendra just booked the LEAD in the TV Pilot for Funny in Farsi. She has been privately coached by Kate Kennedy for two years and has studied voice with Ken Bryson for three years. Congratulations!
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Matt Ball
Matt Ball- Currently filmming the Indie feature CHLORINE in the role of "Josh" staring opposite Kyra Sedgwick and Vincent D'Onofrio.
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Riker Bixby
Riker Bixby- Just cast in Nickelodeon's pilot titled THUNDERBOLT in the role of "Jax."
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Paula Gray
Paula Gray- Congratulations Paula for being cast in the role of "Cecilia Marinara" in feature film VALLY OF THE SUN with Johnny Whitworth.
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Visit the Kudos Main Page to read all about our student's achievements!

PeachCraft continuing PerformanceMedia Conservatory of Filmmaking Summer 2010! Learn the art of Digital Filmmaking!


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