I know it’s not in a big city, but have you considered OCU’s 2 week intensive - Acting for Stage and Screen? It sounds very much like what you are looking for. You have a demo reel of your work when you leave along with 2 weeks of fantastic training. Here is the link for more info: http://www.okcu.edu/music/performing-arts-academy/summer/acting-stage-and-screen/index The cost, including housing, is $2500 so close to what you were looking for. Some OCU Theatre graduates you may have seen include Gabriele Ruiz who currently stars in “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”, Kelsey Griswold who most recently played Dominque Brown in “American Crime Story - The People vs. OJ Simpson” and Lakshmi Manchu who has had recurring roles in shows such as “Desparate Houswives” and “Boston Legal”, Another OCU grad is Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s “The Bachelor”. I know it seems strange to go to Oklahoma to get great training, but I can’t say enough good things about the school, its summer programs for high school students and its college degree programs. Check out the camp link and see what you think!