
Open improv jam where students, veteran improvisers, and anyone who puts their name in the bucket can get onstage.
Classes / Acting classes in Santa Monica
Arlo tracks 25 classes across 8 schools for acting classes in Santa Monica. Prices range $95–$420 (median $345). 1 class allow drop-ins and 1 can be audited. Every listing was verified within the last 3 days (as of July 8, 2026).

Open improv jam where students, veteran improvisers, and anyone who puts their name in the bucket can get onstage.

On-camera acting class for film and television. Students cold read in a private Zoom session during the first week of each 2-week cycle, then rehearse, record, playback, and critique scenes in a 2-camera video studio the following week.

On-camera acting class for film and television. Students cold read in a private Zoom session during the first week of each 2-week cycle, then rehearse, record, playback, and critique scenes in a 2-camera video studio the following week.

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Comedy performance and writing classes focused on sketch, including crafting characters, honing writing skills, collaboration, creativity, and performing.

Classes focused on stand-up comedy, including storytelling, public speaking, confidence, creative exploration, and writing/performing material.

Classes focused on improv, including listening skills, storytelling, public speaking, confidence, and thinking on your feet in a supportive space.

A participatory audit of Susan Giosa's acting class/studio technique, including her unique warm-up for emotional connection and reducing fear of judgment.

Youth and teen performing arts programs offered in-class and virtually. The source says actors can participate whether it is their first theater experience or they are seasoned performers; listed skills include acting and performance, scene study and cold reading, stage presence and direction, speech/diction/dialect, and musical development/choreography.

Outdoor performing arts program offering from Kids On Stage. The site describes Kids On Stage as a Los Angeles youth/teen performing arts company with programs designed to build acting, performance, confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.

Private coaching offering from Kids On Stage for youth/teen performing arts and acting development.

Below is a list of some of our acting classes: ... Script analysis

Acting summer camps for children and teens to build confidence, creativity, and a foundation in acting.

Private acting coaching offered by Michelle Danner Acting Studio.

Below is a list of some of our acting classes: ... Accent Reduction Classes

Below is a list of some of our acting classes: ... Voice & Speech Class

Acting classes focused on demo reel and on-camera work.

Kids acting classes designed to help younger performers build confidence, creativity, and an acting foundation.

Below is a list of some of our acting classes: ... Improv Classes Los Angeles

A structured intensive for actors ready to commit to repetition, listening, independent activity, and sustained scene work.

Acting training focused on the Meisner Technique in its pure form.

Acting training focused on exploring the Meisner Technique in its purest form.

Education ... Workshops for Adults

Education ... Workshops for Kids & Teens

Six-week improv classes emphasizing fundamentals and helping students develop their own voice, style, and goals.
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Comedy Theater | The Improv Jam! | — | Santa Monica | Mon, Jul 13 |
| Film Actors Workshop | Tuesday Film Actors Workshop Acting Class | $95 | Santa Monica | Tue, Jul 14 |
| Film Actors Workshop | Wednesday Film Actors Workshop Acting Class | $95 | Santa Monica | Wed, Jul 15 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Kids Classes | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Sketch Classes | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Stand-Up Classes | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Improv Classes | $345 | Santa Monica | — |
| Susan Giosa Acting Studio | Participatory Audit | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Kids On Stage | Classes and Camps | — | Los Angeles / Santa Monica | — |
| Kids On Stage | In-the-Park Programs | — | Los Angeles / Santa Monica | — |
| Kids On Stage | Private Coaching | — | Los Angeles / Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Script analysis | — | Los Angeles / Santa Monica / Culver City | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Acting Summer Camps | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Private Coaching | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Accent Reduction Classes | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Voice & Speech Class | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Demo Reel and On-Camera Acting Classes | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Kids Acting Classes | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improv Classes Los Angeles | — | Santa Monica | — |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Meisner Technique Intensive | $420 | Santa Monica | — |
Arlo tracks 25 acting classes in Santa Monica, covering 5 classes with a published price out of 25 listed. Those run $95 to $420, with a median of $345 and an average of $260 per class. The cheapest listed option starts at $95, such as Westside Comedy Theater and Film Actors Workshop. Every price comes straight from each school's own site and is checked regularly.
Arlo tracks 25 acting classes in Santa Monica, including 25 classes marked beginner or open to all levels out of 25 total. That means newcomers with no prior training can enrol without an audition or prerequisite. Start dates and level requirements are listed on each class page so you can confirm the fit before you book.
Arlo tracks 25 acting classes in Santa Monica, so 1 class accept drop-ins and 1 let you audit a session first. Dropping in lets you pay for a single session, while auditing lets you watch a class before enrolling. Both are noted on the individual class pages, along with the price and how to reserve a spot directly with the school.
Arlo tracks 25 acting classes in Santa Monica, and 2 classes of the 25 listed meet online or in a hybrid format. That lets you take part from anywhere without commuting to a studio. Each online listing shows its meeting schedule and how sessions are run, so you can check the format before signing up.