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Best acting classes in Los Angeles (2026), by technique

Arlo does not grade teachers. This guide lists the Los Angeles schools with a current, source-checked class in each technique and orders them by how much a student can verify before paying: a dated class, a stated price, an audit policy, a named teacher, a recent source check, and a school-verified profile.

Updated October 8, 2026 · Counts as of October 8, 2026 · 26 schools across 9 techniques

How we chose

Each school starts from its current Arlo listings in that technique, the same listings that pass Arlo's evidence and freshness rules. It earns one point for each fact below, all equally weighted. Ties go to the school checked most recently, then alphabetical order. Paid "Featured" placement has no effect on this order, and schools cannot buy a position.

1. Current dated classAt least one current listing in this technique shows an upcoming session or start date.
2. Publishes a priceAt least one current listing in this technique states a price on the school's own page.
3. Allows auditsThe school's source says students can audit (observe) a class before enrolling.
4. Names the teacherAt least one current listing names the instructor who teaches it.
5. Source-checked in 21 daysArlo confirmed the listing against the school's own website or the school itself within the last 21 days.
6. School-verifiedThe school claimed its Arlo profile, Arlo verified who runs it, and the school confirms its own listings.

"Best" here means best documented, not best taught. A school can rank lower because its website says less, not because its classes are worse. Facts come from each school's own pages; confirm the details there before you enroll. Read Arlo's methodology or report a correction.

Scene study classes

23 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 125 LA schools that teach it

Scene study is the core craft class in most acting training. Partners rehearse a scene from a play or screenplay outside class, perform it, and get notes from the teacher on text analysis, objectives, listening, and emotional truth. Many classes rework the same scene over several weeks.

1
The Robey Theatre Company
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$500 / workshop
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Mon, Oct 12
Teacher
Ben Guillory
Last checked
October 8, 2026
From the listing "Advanced Scene Study Workshop". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
Gary Spatz's The Playground
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
West LA
Price as stated
$480 per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, Oct 13
Teacher
Gary Spatz
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Acting Classes For Adults 18+". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
Tao Comedy Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Koreatown
Price as stated
$550 / term
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Thu, Nov 5
Teacher
Bobbie Oliver
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "All Levels Stand-Up Workshop — Sundays". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
4
BGB Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 6 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$579 USD for 8 weeks
Audits
No audits, per the school
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Risa Bramon Garcia, Sydney Walsh +1
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Writing For Actors". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
5
Ruskin School of Acting
4 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Price as stated
$480 per session
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
John Ruskin
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "Scene Study with Master Teachers". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
6
Film Actors Workshop
4 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
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- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Price as stated
$85 for each 2-week cycle
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, Oct 13
Teacher
Eric Stephan Kline
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "Tuesday Acting Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
7
Los Angeles Acting Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Meets: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Meets: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audits allowed
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Irene Muzzy
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Adult Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
8
Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
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- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$400.00
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sun, Oct 11
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 7, 2026
From the listing "Advanced Character Work and Scene Study - Meisner Modules". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
9
PraXis Acting Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Hollywood
Price as stated
$600.00
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Mon, Oct 12
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 7, 2026
From the listing "Fall 2026 Michael Chekhov Technique". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
10
The Screen Acting Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Price as stated
Session Fee: $200 Kay Aston; $400 Aaron Speiser
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Aaron Speiser
Last checked
October 7, 2026
From the listing "Orientation Session". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Audition prep classes

11 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 68 LA schools that teach it

Audition prep focuses on booking the job rather than general craft: analyzing a script for a specific role, making choices that fit the tone of a show, preparing for callbacks and producer sessions, and handling the business side of auditions.

1
Gary Spatz's The Playground
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
West LA
Price as stated
$480 per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, Oct 13
Teacher
Gary Spatz
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Acting Classes For Adults 18+". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
BGB Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 US/month for four classes per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, Oct 13
Teacher
Sydney Walsh
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "The Process In-Person". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
Kalmenson & Kalmenson
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$445
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Andrew Racho
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Animation: Level 1". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
4
Zak Barnett Studios
3 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Mid-Wilshire
Price as stated
$200 (for ZBS Non-Members)
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, May 18
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 6, 2026
From the listing "ZBS Parent Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
5
The Voiceover Academy
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$140/hour
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Sue Boyajian
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Private Coaching Session". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
6
The Heller Approach Acting Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Brad Heller
Last checked
October 3, 2026
From the listing "Group Virtual Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
7
Jeffrey Meek Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$85 per session
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Jeffrey Meek
Last checked
September 20, 2026
From the listing "Skype Acting Lessons / One On One Online Acting Lessons". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
8
Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$400.00
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 6, 2026
From the listing "Acting Workshops". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
9
Alice Carter Studio
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Alice Carter
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "Audition & Self Tape Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
10
Beverly Hills Playhouse
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Beverly Hills
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Melissa Hayden
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Kids / Young Adults Acting Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Improv classes

11 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 48 LA schools that teach it

Improv classes teach unscripted scene work: agreement, listening, building characters and relationships, and finding the game of a scene. Los Angeles theaters teach long-form improv, short-form games, or both, and many lead into sketch writing and performance teams.

1
BGB Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 US/month for four classes per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Mon, Oct 12
Teacher
Cate Cohen, Risa Bramon Garcia
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "The Monday Night Workout In-Person". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
Kalmenson & Kalmenson
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$445
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Andrew Racho
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Animation: Level 1". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
Los Angeles Acting Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Meets: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audits allowed
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Irene Muzzy
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Adult Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
4
The Improv Trick
3 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Pasadena
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Thu, Oct 8
Teacher
Bill Chott
Last checked
October 7, 2026
From the listing "Beginning Improv Class - 5 Weeks". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
5
Improv-LA
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
Price as stated
$345 / term
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 7, 2026
From the listing "Level 1 Improv". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
6
Caryn West's Space for Actors
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Meets: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
West Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
No audits, per the school
Next class
Sun, May 2
Teacher
Caryn West
Last checked
October 6, 2026
From the listing "Advanced Scene Study". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
7
Westside Comedy Theater
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Price as stated
$360.00
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sun, Oct 18
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "SKETCH 101: Intro to Comedy Writing (Sundays)". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
8
World's Greatest Improv School
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Los Feliz
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Carla Cackowksi
Last checked
September 26, 2026
From the listing "Weekend Drop Ins". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
9
Jeffrey Meek Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$85 per session
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Jeffrey Meek
Last checked
September 20, 2026
From the listing "Skype Acting Lessons / One On One Online Acting Lessons". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
10
David Gray Studios
2 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Anthony Ocasio
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Improv - Kids & Teens". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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On-camera acting classes

8 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 44 LA schools that teach it

On-camera classes train acting for film and television: playing to the lens, matching the size of a performance to the shot, hitting marks, and staying consistent across takes. Scenes are recorded and played back so actors can see what reads on screen.

1
BGB Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 3 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$360 USD for 4 weeks
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Sydney Walsh, Cate Cohen +1
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "The Practice: 4 Weeks Online". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
Kalmenson & Kalmenson
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$445
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Foundations: For Actors". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
The Heller Approach Acting Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Brad Heller
Last checked
October 3, 2026
From the listing "Group Virtual Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
4
Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$400.00
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 6, 2026
From the listing "Acting Workshops". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
5
Zak Barnett Studios
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Mid-Wilshire
Price as stated
$375/mo
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Adult Core". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
6
Alice Carter Studio
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Alice Carter
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "On Camera Acting Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
7
Beverly Hills Playhouse
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Beverly Hills
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Melissa Hayden
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Kids / Young Adults Acting Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
8
Innovative Actor's Studio
1 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Beginner Drama Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Cold reading classes

5 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 13 LA schools that teach it

Cold reading classes train actors to make strong choices with sides they have only just received. Students practice breaking down a scene fast, staying off the page while reading, and adjusting to a redirect from the person running the audition.

1
Film Actors Workshop
4 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Price as stated
$85 for each 2-week cycle
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, Oct 13
Teacher
Eric Stephan Kline
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "Tuesday Acting Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
Los Angeles Acting Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Meets: Current dated class
- Does not meet: Publishes a price
- Meets: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audits allowed
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Irene Muzzy
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Adult Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
The Heller Approach Acting Studio
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
View class
- Does not meet: Current dated class
- Meets: Publishes a price
- Does not meet: Allows audits
- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Brad Heller
Last checked
October 3, 2026
From the listing "Group Virtual Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
4
Beverly Hills Playhouse
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Beverly Hills
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Melissa Hayden
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Kids / Young Adults Acting Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
5
Innovative Actor's Studio
1 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Beginner Drama Classes". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Meisner technique classes

4 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 14 LA schools that teach it

The Meisner technique, developed by Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York, trains actors to respond truthfully to a partner instead of planning a performance. Training usually starts with the repetition exercise and builds through independent activities and emotional preparation toward scene work.

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BGB Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 USD/month for four classes per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, Oct 13
Teacher
Risa Bramon Garcia
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "The Tuesday Class In-Person". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
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Los Angeles Acting Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audits allowed
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Irene Muzzy
Last checked
September 27, 2026
From the listing "Adult Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
Ruskin School of Acting
3 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
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Neighborhood
Santa Monica
Price as stated
$320 per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
John Ruskin
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "Meisner Technique Program". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
4
Elizabeth Mestnik Acting Studio
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Meets: Checked ≤21d
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Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sun, Oct 11
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 7, 2026
From the listing "Advanced Character Work and Scene Study - Meisner Modules". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Self-tape audition classes

3 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 28 LA schools that teach it

Self-tape classes teach how to record an audition at home: framing, lighting, sound, working with a reader, slating, and following casting instructions. Most also train actors to make specific choices quickly from new sides.

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BGB Studio
4 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
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- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
$295 US/month for four classes per month
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Mon, Oct 12
Teacher
Cate Cohen, Sydney Walsh
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "The Monday Night Workout In-Person". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
Zak Barnett Studios
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Mid-Wilshire
Price as stated
$200 (for ZBS Non-Members)
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Tue, May 18
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 6, 2026
From the listing "ZBS Parent Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
3
Alice Carter Studio
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
North Hollywood
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Alice Carter
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "Audition & Self Tape Class". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Casting workshops

2 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 16 LA schools that teach it

Casting workshops are classes taught by casting directors or casting associates. Actors usually perform a prepared or cold scene and get feedback on how casting views auditions, choices, and self-tapes.

California law limits what pay-to-meet workshops may promise. Read Arlo's guide to the rules and red flags.

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Shari Shaw Studios
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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Neighborhood
Studio City
Price as stated
$300 / 4 consecutive classes – In-Person
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Industry Showcases & Workshops". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
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One on One / Next Level Studios LA
2 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Does not meet: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Mid-Wilshire
Price as stated
Not published
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Wed, Oct 28
Teacher
Not named
Last checked
October 4, 2026
From the listing "LA Advanced Industry Workshop". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Voiceover classes

2 schools have a current listing · Arlo tracks 27 LA schools that teach it

Voiceover classes train acting with the voice alone, for commercials, animation, video games, audiobooks, and narration. Classes cover copy interpretation, microphone technique, character work, and how voice jobs are cast and recorded.

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Kalmenson & Kalmenson
4 of 6 rubric points · 2 current listings
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- Meets: Names the teacher
- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$445
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
Sat, Oct 10
Teacher
Andrew Racho
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Foundations: For Actors". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.
2
The Voiceover Academy
3 of 6 rubric points · 1 current listing
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- Meets: Checked ≤21d
- Does not meet: School-verified
Neighborhood
Burbank
Price as stated
$140/hour
Audits
Audit policy not stated
Next class
No date published
Teacher
Sue Boyajian
Last checked
October 5, 2026
From the listing "Private Coaching Session". Prices and dates are as the school states them as of October 8, 2026.

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Questions actors ask

How much do acting classes cost in Los Angeles?

As of October 8, 2026, among current Los Angeles acting class listings on Arlo that say what the price covers, the typical price is $295 per month (median of 7 listings from 5 schools) and $360 per term or course (median of 5 listings from 4 schools). Arlo compares prices only within the same billing basis, and 60% of current listings publish a usable tuition price at all. Always confirm the price on the school's own page.

How many acting schools are there in Los Angeles?

Arlo's directory includes 239 published Los Angeles acting schools. As of October 8, 2026, 28 of them have a current, source-checked class listing (48 listings in total). The count changes as schools publish new terms and older listings expire.

Which acting techniques are taught at the most Los Angeles schools?

Among the schools in Arlo's directory, the most widely taught are Scene study (125 schools), Audition prep (68 schools), and Improv (48 schools), as of October 8, 2026. Counts include schools with a retained program or a recently verified class, not only classes enrolling today.

Can I audit an acting class in Los Angeles before enrolling?

Some schools allow it. As of October 8, 2026, 1 of 48 current listings on Arlo say students can audit, 3 say they cannot, and 44 do not say. When a listing does not say, ask the school before you pay.

How does Arlo decide which acting classes to list first?

Arlo does not rate teaching quality. Within each technique, schools get one point for each of these facts about their current listings: current dated class, publishes a price, allows audits, names the teacher, source-checked in 21 days, and school-verified. Ties go to the most recently checked school. Paid placement has no effect.