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The cast of Netflix’s Don’t Say Good Luck

Alumni News · Oct 9, 2026

SOCAPA Acting alumni star in Netflix’s Don’t Say Good Luck

Sunny Sandler and Scarlett Estevez, classmates in SOCAPA’s 2023 Advanced Acting program in New York City, star together in Netflix’s new coming-of-age comedy-drama.

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Samantha Lorraine as Dora in the jungle, with a monkey behind her

Alumni News · Oct 9, 2026

SOCAPA alum Samantha Lorraine stars as Dora in Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado

From SOCAPA to the Amazon: Samantha Lorraine, a 2023 SOCAPA Advanced Acting alum, leads the live-action adventure as a 16-year-old Dora, now streaming on Paramount+.
Acting Alum Sunny Sandler Shines in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2

Alumni News · Mar 8, 2026

Acting Alum Sunny Sandler Shines in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2

Alumni Spotlight: Sunny Sandler Steps Into the Spotlight in Happy Gilmore 2
Still from the official Netflix trailer for You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Alumni News · Oct 9, 2025

SOCAPA classmates Sunny Sandler and Samantha Lorraine play best friends in Netflix’s You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Before Don’t Say Good Luck and Dora, these two SOCAPA Advanced Acting classmates were on-screen best friends in Netflix’s hit coming-of-age comedy.
National Film Festival for Talented Youth

SOCAPA News · Sep 16, 2025

National Film Festival for Talented Youth

Youth-Oriented Film Festival: Accepting Submissions
Beloved SOCAPA Acting Teacher Gives TEDx Talk!

Faculty News · Jul 20, 2025

Beloved SOCAPA Acting Teacher Gives TEDx Talk!

Roger Manix, SOCAPA NYC Acting Head from 2005 - 2015, gives TEDx Talk on his Acting/Play Methodology!
Alumni Photo News!

Alumni News · Jan 20, 2025

Alumni Photo News!

Tyler Mitchell Just Shot The Cover For Vogue!
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Alumni News · Oct 14, 2024

Work by SOCAPA Screenwriting Alum Premieres at Rome Film Festival

Season 2 of Nudes, The Italian TV Series Written by SOCAPA Alum Giulio Fabroni, Premieres at Rome Film Festival
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SOCAPA News · Jan 20, 2023

Top Ten Film Festivals For Young Filmmakers

These are the festivals you should consider submitting to.
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SOCAPA News · Jan 20, 2023

Elysia Jordan Returns For Summer 2022!

School Of Rock Castmember To Teach NY Musical Theater
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Faculty News · Jan 20, 2023

Faculty Music News!

Kelley McRae's Latest Interview
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Faculty News · Jan 20, 2023

Faculty Dance News!

Megz Alfonso at the Groove Convention
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SOCAPA News · Jan 20, 2023

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