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Discover a diverse selection of acting classes in Los Angeles to enhance your performing arts skills. Learn techniques from experienced instructors and gain the confidence to captivate audiences with your talent.

8 classes in-person in Los Angeles have spots left, and 12 classes live online are available.

Acting for Adults

The Actors Circle @ 11282 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA

Unleash your creative potential and develop your acting skills with our comprehensive curriculum at The Actors Circle. From scene study to character development, our classes for adults offer a dynamic and supportive environment where you can explore various techniques and build a strong foundation in acting. Join us and discover your unique way to shine on stage and screen.

(33) All levels 17 and older

The Essence of Film Acting/The Audition Doctor

CloseUpActing.com @ 1157 N McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA

Discover the power of on-camera acting at McCadden Place Theatre's dynamic classes led by Joy Rinaldi, "The Audition Doctor." Unleash your talent, find your essence, and develop confidence as a performer. Experience a unique two-camera/split-screen format that captures every nuance of your performance.

(3) All levels 13 and older
$225

4 sessions

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Acting for Film & TV

Los Angeles City College @ 6060 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Unleash your acting potential on the silver screen with expert guidance and hands-on experience in a vibrant setting known for nurturing talent. Hone your craft in a dynamic environment where industry professionals will help you refine your skills and prepare you for the demands of film and television. Elevate your acting game and embark on a journey towards becoming a versatile performer in the entertainment capital.

(782) All levels 18 and older
$99

4 sessions

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IK Connection Method: Scene Study

Acting Class Now @ 3932 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Join an inspired group of actors as they dive into scene study, experiencing truth, authenticity, and connection in the room. Guided grounding, Laban's physical efforts, and partnering up for powerful scenes await you in this transformative class at Acting Class Now.

(7) All levels 18 and older
$200

4 sessions

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Kids Acting (5-11 yrs old)

The Actors Circle @ 11282 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA

Unlock your child's potential with the Kids Acting course at The Actors Circle. Develop confidence, creativity, and essential acting skills through scene study, cold reading, improvisation, character development, and more. Join us today and watch your child shine on stage and screen.

(33) All levels 5 - 11 years old

Teens Acting (12-16 yrs old)

The Actors Circle @ 11282 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA

Discover the secrets to confident and captivating acting for teens aged 12-16 at The Actors Circle. Unleash your creativity, develop essential skills, and master scene study, improvisation, character development, cold reading, and more. Join a supportive community of young actors and unlock your true potential on stage and screen.

(33) All levels 12 - 16 years old

Stand-Up Comedy 201

Los Angeles City College @ 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Take your stand-up comedy skills to the next level at Los Angeles City College with Stand-Up Comedy 201. Dive deeper into the art of joke-telling and discover how to handle hecklers while exploring your comedic style. Instructor Christian Cintron provides feedback and writing prompts to help you become your funniest self.

(782) Intermediate 18 and older
$189

6 sessions

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Acting for Kids (Ages 9-12)

Mt. San Antonio College @ 1100 N Grand Ave, Walnut, CA

Unlock your child's inner superstar with our Acting for Kids workshop series at Mt. San Antonio College. Designed for ages 9-12, this fun and fast-paced program will develop your child's acting skills, imagination, creativity, and self-confidence through a variety of exercises and scene work. Watch as your child shines on stage in the exciting in-class demonstration!

(81) All levels 9 - 12 years old
$152

6 sessions

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IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment

Acting Class Now @ Virtual Classroom

Discover the power of connection and presence in this transformative acting class. Learn to connect with your emotions and partner, unlocking your true potential as an actor and in life. Join us at Acting Class Now and experience the profound impact of the IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment.

(7) Beginner 18 and older

Introduction to Voice-Overs (Level 2)

Los Angeles City College

Hone your vocal skills and elevate your performance with advanced voice-over techniques. Explore the art of character development, script analysis, and effective delivery to bring scripts to life.

(782) Beginner 18 and older
$169

6 sessions

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Directing Workshop I

The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online

Discover the fundamentals of directing with The Barrow Group Acting School. Gain insight into the director's role, script analysis, and the early stages of the directing process through hands-on workshops and facilitated rehearsals. Learn to apply The Barrow Group's renowned acting tools to enhance your directorial approach in this comprehensive introduction to directing.

(66) All levels 18 and older
$495

8 sessions

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Celebrity Manager Workshop with Mara Santino

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Learn from celebrity manager Mara Santino of Luber Roklin Entertainment in an exclusive online workshop at Acting & Voice Studios. Discover the secrets to developing a successful career in the entertainment industry while receiving personalized feedback and guidance from Mara herself. Don't miss this opportunity to take your acting career to the next level with one of the industry's top managers.

(24) All levels 16 and older

2-Week Animation & Video Game VO with Pam Goldman

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock your voiceover potential and bring characters to life in the exciting world of animation and video games. Join renowned director Pam Goldman for a live and interactive online class where you'll receive personal feedback and guidance. Perfect for actors of all ages, this intensive will take your skills to the next level.

(24) All levels 16 and older
$169

2 sessions

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Voice Over Acting Intro Class

Edge Studio Voice Over

Discover if a career in voice-over is right for you with the most recommended class in the industry. Gain insight from experienced professionals and learn how to incorporate their feedback into your own performance. Start your journey with Edge Studio Voice Over.

(735) Beginner 16 and older
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Way Beyond Type with Brette Goldstein

Actors Connection New York @ Online Classroom

Unleash your authentic voice and break free from the constraints of typecasting in the acting industry. Discover how to truly be seen and bring your unique perspective to your characters. Join us as we go way beyond type at Actors Connection New York.

(322) All levels 16 and older

4-Week Online Beginner Scene Study Intensive with Top Acting Coach James Andrew O'Connor!

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Join top acting coach James O'Connor for an intensive online course where you'll learn the art of acting for the camera and develop your craft. Work on scenes from popular TV shows and films while gaining valuable audition techniques and scene study skills. Take your acting career to the next level with this comprehensive program.

(24) Beginner 16 and older
$249

4 sessions

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VO Agent Workshop with Portia Scott

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Join our 2-Week ONLINE VO Agent Workshop with Portia Scott of Coast to Coast Talent Group! This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Portia! You will also be able to send us your demo reel, and anything else you would want Portia to see. This class will be held online via Zoom. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only. Portia...

(24) All levels 16 and older
$169

2 sessions

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LA Pilot Season Video Showcase: 6 VIPs!

Studio for Performing Arts LA @ Live Virtual Class

Get expert feedback on your acting skills from 8 industry heavyweights in the LA Pilot Season Video Showcase. Submit your video now and earn the chance to meet Agents, Managers, and Directors on Zoom later. Take your career to the next level at the Studio for Performing Arts LA.

All levels 18 and older
$395

2 sessions

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Auditions 101

Edge Studio Voice Over

Unlock the secrets to winning voice-over auditions with Auditions 101 at Edge Studio Voice Over. Gain the skills and techniques to stand out among the competition and book more jobs in the thriving voice-over market. Perfect for aspiring and working professionals in the industry.

(735) Beginner 18 and older
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$45
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Dying for the Camera: Horror Film with Pamela

Actors Connection New York @ Online Classroom

Unleash your inner scream queen or king and explore the thrilling world of horror films with top casting director Pamela. Learn the skills necessary to break into this exciting industry and discover how to make connections in the business. Don't miss your chance to dive into the terrifying realm of horror and chase your Hollywood dreams.

(322) All levels 18 and older
$229

3 sessions

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Reviews for Acting Classes in Los Angeles

Acting Classes in Los Angeles are rated 4.5 stars based on 2,053 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment

    Reviewed by Ditria W. on 6/20/2023
    I thought it was great! Everyone should take a class like that. Not only helps in your acting, but also in your every day life.
  • IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment

    Reviewed by Ditria W. on 6/4/2023
    Great class, I just loved it! Great teacher, I will attend more classes.
  • Acting for Adults

    Reviewed by Laurie F. on 3/9/2021
    I was so nervous going into this class as a complete novice. Within minutes, I felt at home. Both the instructor (especially the instructor) and the other classmates were warm, non-judgmental, and open. I felt energized as a person and informed as a performer. Needless to say, I have already signed up for the same class next week! 10 stars if I could! Thank you!
  • Acting for Adults

    Reviewed by Glenn J. on 6/4/2019
    I really enjoyed it I got a lot out of it. It was a great experience plus it was fun.
  • Acting for Adults

    Reviewed by Pavlina R. on 7/13/2017
    I was happy with the class. I think I need to improve my listening skills. Thank you.
  • Acting for Adults

    Reviewed by Rudy S. on 3/4/2015
    The class was a lot of fun and you will get started right away doing scenes and working with partners.

Discover the Best Acting Classes in Los Angeles

Hollywood, movies, commercials, and celebrities are words that come to mind when considering the acting world, so acting and Los Angeles go hand in hand. There are many parts to consider if you are thinking about entering the world of acting. Yes, you could be in movies, but you could also act in plays or television. The acting world has so many levels that it is likely something for everyone. 

Why You Should Learn Acting in Los Angeles

Learning how to act in Los Angeles might feel like “everyone is doing it,” but there are some benefits to learning this new skill. Even if you are not looking for a career in acting, many of the classes offered can help boost your confidence and help with a fear of public speaking. The skill developed in acting classes can help you feel silly, confident, and think on your feet, which can shift to any field that requires engaging with others. Acting could also be a great hobby that helps break up your traditional day. For example, taking an improv or voiceover class can break up someone’s typical 9-5 day, particularly if you have limited engagement with others. Speaking of engaging with others, learning acting in Los Angeles can give you a way into a new community. The acting community in LA could be locals or people from all over with varying interests. Either way, you will likely meet someone new and perhaps someone with similar interests as you outside of acting. 

In-Person Acting Classes in Los Angeles

Various schools offer numerous options for in-person acting classes in Los Angeles. The Actors Circle in Culver City provides film and television workshops to artists of all ages. In addition, they offer scene study, improv, cold reading, and audition techniques. All of these areas are important to an up-and-coming actor. For example, their Acting for Adults class is a cold reading class that offers scene study, cold reading, interview techniques, and character development. The course is $54 and averages about ten students. It’s designed to develop and foster confidence, focus, self-awareness, and creativity and build the necessary tools to be a competent actor. Students and instructors use terms you can expect to hear on film sets to help develop the on-set vocabulary with actors, another skill that will help the industry. Students can positively encourage each other’s performances, but no critiques are allowed. 

The Actors Circle also offers Teens Acting (12-16 yrs old) at their Westside location. The class has similar setups to the Acting for Adults class offering teens scene study, cold reading, interview techniques, improvisation, and character development. The goal of the course, similar to all of the classes offered at the Actors Circle, is to expose actors to many different ways to get to the same place within their emotional subtext. For $48, teens can expect to be more confident, focused, and self-aware and to leave with the stamina necessary while filming or taping. You also get the same experience from the Kids Acting (5-11 yrs old) course offered here. This course provides the same structure as the other two. Still, it focuses on the younger actors, particularly with character development, so that younger actors are recognized for how to act as opposed to being cast as the “typical kid.” These offerings are great examples of how the Actors Circle in Culver City has something for everyone. 

Voiceovers are also a technique and form of acting that many would want to learn. Numerous schools offer courses to help master this skill. Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California, provides a Voiceovers - Now is Your Time class. This class shows you how to take command of your career as a voiceover actor, empowering you with the skills to use your voice for commercials, films, and videos. It’s a 2-hour class for $35 that can significantly improve your skills. 

Acting Class Now, located in Koreatown, Los Angeles, offers a variety of classes to help teach actors to trust their instincts and impulses using their experience, imagination, research, and intelligence. The IK Connection Method: Scene Study class is split into four sessions for $180. As a scene study class, students can expect lots of physical work. It offers mindfulness techniques from guided grounding or meditation at the beginning of each session to stretching and breathing together and using your entire body to be engaged in the work. In addition, students can feed off each other’s energy and learn the techniques of method acting. The IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment class allows students to take their method acting to the next step by being present in their emotions. Moment 2 Moment is a 3-hour class that’s good for actors or just life skills, that helps students get present in behavior, word, and action with a partner to help them connect with others. 

Virtual Acting Classes 

Many people assume acting classes can only be done in person, but that’s not true. Online cases do work a lot differently than in-person classes, however. Online classes offer you the flexibility of learning from anywhere. You can take a class from home, on your lunch break, even while on vacation. Additionally, taking online classes cuts out your commute. No more getting stuck in traffic, finding parking, or riding your bike in the rain. Online acting classes are a great way to learn, but some disadvantages exist. If you take a virtual acting class, you will likely have to supply your materials. Also, some might have difficulty connecting in more emotion-based acting classes over Zoom, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other great options for virtual acting classes

For example, Edge Studio Voice Over offers numerous online courses. The Don’t Embarrass Yourself class is an online option for casual learners, aspiring professionals, and working professionals looking to start thinking like a voice actor to ensure you start to book the jobs you want. This class helps its student learn about the entire studio process for auditioning and recording sessions, helps with understanding the expectations of studio actors, and how to list inappropriate studio behaviors and know what to do when a session ends. You can access the class by telephone or on any internet device with a microphone, like an iPad. 

The Los Angeles City College offers a Booking Commercials, six session course. For this beginner’s level course, you only need a reliable internet connection to successfully log in to Zoom each week. This course will teach you everything you need to know about how the commercial world works and how to book a commercial. Students will learn how to read off cue cards, memorize quickly and create exciting and unique characters while maintaining a sense of reality in a 30-second commercial. 

If you want to expand your skills even more, the 2-Week On-Camera Acting Intensive with Tracy Kilpatrick course offered at Acting & Voice Studios might be best for you. It’s a 2-week intensive course over Zoom for actors 16 years and up. It’s live and interactive, with feedback directly from top casting director Tracey Kilpatrick. In the end, you will be sent your recordings from class for educational purposes. 

Private Group Acting Classes in Los Angeles

Even if you are not looking to make acting a career or a serious hobby, taking an acting class can have other benefits. Are you looking for a fun team-building event for your next business function? CourseHorse can deliver online group classes like private group acting classes in Los Angeles. You can find a Virtual Team-Building Improv Workshop for up to 40 people. Pricing starts at $500 for up to 10 people and then $25 per person thereafter. The workshop teaches improv techniques to help teams better collaborate and make quick decisions while still having fun, making the skill of improv transferable to almost any industry. For 60 minutes, teams can expect to practice listening, collaboration, problem-solving, improved communication, and being fun and silly. If organizations need any customizations to the course, there is a $150 charge to ensure your group has what it needs. 

If CourseHorse does not have something you are looking for, you can still contact them directly to plan the correct event for you. Use the contact form on their site and input your group size, preferred dates, and details on what you want in a virtual event. You can expect a response within two business hours to help get your event scheduled. If you need to make changes to your group size after booking, CourseHorse can help. They also support multiple video platforms, and there are no booking fees to schedule the event making the process simple and accommodating. 

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