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LOS ANGELES ACTING SCHOOLS

A short list of some of the more popular Los Angeles Acting Schools, what they cost and what their schedules are.

In preparation for your training read as many of these sites as you can. Familiarize yourself with the "Los Angeles Acting School" industry. Some schedules and pricing are not available for view on line. Many classes do not permit auditing at all. Some program descriptions are not available at all and many are shrouded in "actorspeak;" a language that defies clarity and definition.

If website design is any indication of Los Angeles acting schools then some are garish and stupid, some are all show and no content, while others claim high but aim low in their offerings. There are no opinions rendered in any of my descriptions but I would not recommend any of them. I want you to come to my school; it's part of my mission to elevate acting in Los Angeles and you'll help me accomplish that mission by studying with me and succeeding in your career.

Los Angeles Acting Schools

  • Aaron Speiser 1644 S. La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035

  • www.aaronspeiser.com

    Ongoing classes include beginning, intermediate and advanced scene study, an invitation-only master class, and casting director, business of acting, and comedy seminars. One class/Week -- $250/Month and UP

  • Michelle Danner and Larry Moss 2437 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405
  • ACTOR'S ART THEATRE 6128 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 110 Los Angeles, CA 90048

  • www.actorsart.com

    Private coaching available; All levels; Free introductory session is given with interview. $75/Hour

  • PHS Productions 8447 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 401 Beverly Hills, CA 90211

  • www.actorartist.com

    Workshops that focus on relaxation and concentration techniques, as well as audition preparation, cold reading, and scene study. Prices not disclosed on website.

  • Marcie Smolin 4475 Sepulveda Blvd. Culver City, CA 90230

  • www.theactorscircle.com

    Television and film acting workshops for children, teens, and adults, scene study, cold reading, improv, character development, and interview technique. One Class Weekly - $194/Month

  • THE ACTORS WORKOUT STUDIO 4735 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91602

  • www.actorsworkout.com

    Based on Meisner technique, include exercises, improv, cold reading, and scene study. Number of classes and prices not disclosed on website.

  • BERG STUDIO 3245 Casitas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90039

  • www.thebergstudios.com

    Approach for identifying and personalizing a character's driving need/objective and engaging the actor - voice, body, mind, spirit - in its active pursuit. $250/Month for 1 to 4 classes/Week. $75-$100/Hour for private coaching.

  • BRIAN REISE ACTING STUDIOS 7954 Fountain Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046
  • THEATRE BY THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY DISABLED 11777 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 502 Los Angeles, CA 90049

  • www.creoutreach.org

    Year-round program of drama workshops and performances offered to the visually and/or physically disabled free of charge.

  • Castaway Studios 8899 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048

  • www.dougwarhit.com

    Each month actors showcase their work in front of an industry guest. No indication how many classes per week for Beginners vs. Scene Study, how long the program is, or Payment schedule.

  • ELIZABETH MESTNIK ACTING STUDIO 6581 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038

  • www.emasla.com

    Acting workshops, audition technique, voice for the actor, advanced scene study and various workshops offered by industry professionals. Classes are twice/Week - $290/Month, Once/Week - $166/Month for three months, and 10 classes over a three month period, once weekly, for $500.

  • THE ERIC MORRIS ACTORS WORKSHOP 5657 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036

  • www.ericmorris.com

    Three classes each week, two at night, one during the day. Not clear how many classes one may take and no indication of prices on the website.

  • FAWNDA MCMAHAN 2329 Purdue Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • www.commercialbreakla.com

    Classes are located in a full-time casting facility. Absolutely no information on the website. Even the Facebook link goes to Twitter.

  • HOLLYWOOD FILM & ACTING ACADEMY 1786 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028

  • www.hwfaa.com

    Develop the sense of spontaneity needed to do improv, and develop self-presence. Actors will be able to build their character and be natural and believable in the process. 6 Months/5 Days/Week@$1,667/Month or $1,500/Month or $599.99/Week.

  • HOWARD FINE ACTING STUDIO 1445 N. Las Palmas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028

  • www.howardfine.com

    Comprehensive Technique, Application to Scene Study, and The Relationship Between Homework and Rehearsal. Twice a week for $533/Month or as little as $300/Month for one class/Week.

  • THE IVANA CHUBBUCK STUDIO 7201 Melrose Ave., Ste. 206 Los Angeles, CA 90046

  • www.chubbucktechnique.com

    Introductory, advanced, master; Auditing available by appointment only. No word on prices and it appears as though you only get one class a week.

  • JAMES LEVINE 2329 Purdue Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • www.typecastinginc.com

    Ongoing commercial workshop that focuses on audition skills, improv technique, making better choices. No word at all on the website with regard to classes.

  • The Acting Intuitive 1309 Montecito Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90031

  • www.actingintuitive.com

    Actors create their own personal brand and offers career consulting and headshot coaching. Place also publishes the e-zine Acting Magic and is a regular contributor to NowCasting.com. One class a week, $150 for four classes.

  • Stage Light Inc. 6623 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048

  • www.katemcgregorstewart.com

    Private coaching available; All levels. One class/Week. No word on pricing. Looks like classes are conducted in the living room.

  • KENT KLINEMAN 3447 Motor Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034

  • www.kentklineman.com

    Work to enhance each student's creative impulses and produce truthful connection between scene partners. One class/Week -- $220/Month

  • MICHAEL KNOWLES 1531 S. Bedford St. Los Angeles, CA 90035

  • www.michaelknowles.com

    For students to develop trust in themselves, which develops confidence. Each actor's journey is his/her own. Not a single word about class schedule, times, or prices.

  • Carie Blomquist 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046

  • www.strasberg.com

    Method acting classes and programs challenge actors to work on themselves as creative artists and at the same time work on the role - to leave behind conventional expressions and find their own unique voices. Classes in acting, voice, singing, dance, movement, and film and TV. 12 Weeks/$5,150 -- 2 Classes/Week ... Part Time/$1,900.

  • Margie Haber 971 N. La Cienega Blvd., #207 Los Angeles, CA 90069

  • www.margiehaber.com

    Actors begin with taking an "intensive" course at their level, followed by an ongoing course. Intensives $500-$650, ongoing $250/Month.

  • Marjorie Ballentine Studio 665 N. Heliotrope Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90004

  • www.marjorieballentine.com

    Enter the audition with utter confidence in his choices – and the ability to change them on a dime if requested – with equally talented, interesting choices. One Class/Week -- $300/Month

  • THE MET THEATRE 1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029

  • www.themettheatre.com

    Professional theater and film labs for actors, writers, and directors. Labs are led by working professionals. No word of any description on the website about classes.

  • Greg Braun 6440 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038

  • www.newcollectivela.com

    Unlimited classes for an affordable monthly rate. 8 Classes/Month for $175, $145, or $125/Month dependent upon the payment plan you choose (up to 6 months). Unlimited number of classes/Month for $295, $265, or $245 (In 1, 3, or 6 month increments).

  • Pico Playhouse 10508 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064

  • www.ronburrus.com

    Foundation technique intensive, script/character breakdown, on-camera film workshops, master classes and NY/LA business of acting seminar, and a one-year evening conservatory program. RonBurrus.com is forwarded to www.artofactingstudio.com. No word on the website as to how many classes/Week ... Price is $4,995/Semester but no word on how long a semester is (4.5 months isn't it?)

  • Iris Steinlein 5405 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 273 Los Angeles, CA 90036

  • www.steinleinproductions.com

    Intensive training on the international level. Learn innovative techniques for your craft and gain new perspectives during this individualized program. 6 Hours for $600.

  • John Coppola and Michael Sonntag 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038

  • www.studiocartists.com

    Train each actor to use and market his or her individual talents, assets, and personality. One night/Week "workout" for $275/Month -- "Intensive" the same -- Private coaching is $75-$125/Hour -- No price on One-Night Workshops

  • Terry Berland 2329 Purdue Ave. Los Angeles, 90064

  • www.berlandcasting.com

    A six-week on-camera workshop. Not a word on the website as to when, how often, or how much.

  • Lorinne Vozoff 2653 S. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90034

  • www.theatregroupstudio.com

    Method acting using objective, problem, action, emotional memory, and imagination along with the inner creative state, super objective, and core as defined by Stanislavsky. Hard to make out but it looks like a lecture class at $500/8 Weeks or $700/12 Weeks.

  • TIM PHILLIPS STUDIO - L.A. 2124 S. Redondo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016

  • www.timphillipsstudio.com

    Three ongoing audition classes, monthly lectures, and a quarterly scene study class with an invited presentation at the end. One Class/Week, 8 Classes $575 -- 4 Classes/$325 -- Private Coaching (by phone) $75 for 1/2-Hour.

  • VINCENT CHASE 7221 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046

  • www.vincentchaseworkshop.com

    Scene study, cold reading labs and techniques, dialects and speech, commercials, comedy, improv, camera techniques, and acting theory. No indication as to how many classes per week or how much it costs. The schedule shows "Scenes" every other Monday, for example, while "Commercial and Improv" are every Wednesday.

  • WILLIAM ALDERSON 1103 N. El Centro Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90038

  • www.aldersonstudio.com

    Exercises that act as steps for actors to use in their instinctive and intuitive approach to character. Classes are twice weekly but no word on the website as to price.

  • Raleigh Studios 650 N. Bronson Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90004

  • www.thecastingplayhouse.com

    Kids, teens, and adults group and private audition technique classes. 6 Classes, one/Week for $225.


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