Classes / Acting classes in Santa Monica
Arlo lists 17 schools for acting classes in Santa Monica, with 16 current classes from 8 schools. 12 listings publish a price or rate; the billing basis can differ by school. 2 classes allow drop-ins and 1 can be audited.
Two-week cycle: cold read in a private Zoom session the first week, then rehearse, record, playback and critique scenes in the 2-camera studio the following week. No long-term commitments.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 11:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:00–11:00 PM · 2 weeks
Continuation and enhancement of the joke writing process. Hone, edit, and generate better jokes; fine tune your comic persona; perform at the Hollywood Improv; get a video of your show.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Through Nov 11 · 6 weeks
Discover and uncover the fullness of your talent. Learn how to attack a part in a play or film, handle auditions, sell yourself as an actor, and the differences between stage and film acting.
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 – 10:00 PM · Thursdays 6:00–10:00 PM
Intensive workshop with Jean-Louis Rodrigue and Kristof Konrad on skills for camera close-up performance, scene work with assigned partners, and Alexander Technique foundations. Not a typical on-camera class; real-time on-camera feedback from start to finish.
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 3 sessions · Audit available · Application required
Eight-week scene study session.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · 8 weeks · Adults · Application required
Instructors lead students in warm-ups, exercises, and scenework. The Drop-in Class is every Saturday from 12-2PM.
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 – 2:00 PM · Drop-in · Starts Nov 14
Two-week cycle: cold read in a private Zoom session the first week, then rehearse, record, playback and critique scenes in the 2-camera studio the following week. No long-term commitments.
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Tuesdays 7:00–10:00 PM · 2 weeks
Jump into Improv! Learn the basics, spark creativity, and boost confidence with fun exercises and expert guidance. 6 weeks + a Showcase. Teaches the fundamentals of improv and ensemble. No matter your experience or goals, this is a great place to start. Meets for 3 hours per week and concludes with a class showcase.
Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:00–10:00 PM · Nov 8 – Dec 16 · 6 weeks
Focuses on collaborative shows within a long-form structure, recognizing, isolating, and heightening patterns within scenes. This 8-week course meets for 3 hours per week and concludes with a class show.
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Sundays 1:00–4:00 PM · Starts Nov 8 · 8 weeks
In this first level of Stand Up Class, students will work on discovering their own comedic sensibility and shaping that into a clear and unique point of view. While using material from their own lives, as well as observations from the world around them, each student will leave this level with an understanding of the basics of writing and performing stand up. This 6-week course concludes with a class show for your friends and family!
Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Mondays 7:00–10:00 PM · Nov 4 – Dec 14 · 6 weeks
In-person ShortBurst Theatre workshops focusing on improvisation, writing, scene study, monologue building, physical expression, and creating a multi-media performance presented live on the last day of the session. On-going theatre workout for beginners through professionals.
Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 – 9:30 PM · Mondays 7:00–9:30 PM · Adults · Application required
Curious about improv? Join one of WCT's co-founders, Colin Sweeney, for an improv workshop. Play games, laugh, meet new people, and experience what makes Westside Comedy Theater’s training program and community so special.
Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Nov 28 – Nov 28 · 1 session · Adults
Ongoing class for graduates of the two-year program focused on advanced scene study, Meisner exercises, monologues, and professional coaching. Prerequisite: completion of the Meisner Technique Program, another authorized Meisner technique program, or special faculty approval.
Schedule not published · Application required
Michael Frederick teaches ongoing Alexander Technique classes. The Alexander Technique offers a clear, systematic look into the underlying principles that govern human movement.
Ongoing enrollment confirmed
In person two-year program, pay month to month.
Ongoing enrollment · Adults · Application required
60 min class or 90 min class options.
Ongoing enrollment · Drop-in
Schools with a program or a recently verified class here, or that list it on their own website. Class counts show what is current today.
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Actors Workshop | Wednesday Acting Class | $85 for each 2-week cycle | Santa Monica | Wed, Oct 28 |
| LA Stand Ups | Advanced Stand Up Comedy Class | $450.00 | Santa Monica | Wed, Oct 28 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Acting Class with Henry Jaglom | — | Santa Monica | Thu, Oct 29 |
| Alexander Techworks | Acting in Film: Camera Close-Up | $495.00 USD | Santa Monica | Fri, Oct 30 |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Scene Study with Master Teachers | $480 per session | Santa Monica | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Weekly Improv Drop-in Class | — | Santa Monica | Sat, Oct 31 |
| Film Actors Workshop | Tuesday Acting Class | $85 for each 2-week cycle | Santa Monica | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Improv 101: Intro to Improv | $365.00 | Santa Monica | Wed, Nov 4 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Improv 301: Intermediate Improv – Pattern Play | $395.00 | Santa Monica | Sun, Nov 8 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Stand-Up 101: Find Your Voice | $365.00 | Santa Monica | Mon, Nov 9 |
| Santa Monica Playhouse Actors' Workshop | Actors' Workshop | $395 | Santa Monica | Mon, Nov 16 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | Improv Workshop with Colin Sweeney | — | Santa Monica | Sat, Nov 28 |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Graduate Class | $240 a month (4 classes a month) | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
| Baron Brown Studio | Alexander Technique | — | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Meisner Technique | $320 per month | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Young Actor’s Classes | $25 per class | Santa Monica | Schedule not published |
Arlo tracks 16 acting classes in Santa Monica, with 12 listings showing a published amount out of 16 total. The visible amounts run $25 to $495, such as Film Actors Workshop and LA Stand Ups, but their billing basis can differ: a school may quote a single session, recurring rate, or full course. Check each listing's price note and confirm the final total on the school's enrollment page.
Arlo tracks 16 acting classes in Santa Monica, including 2 classes explicitly marked beginner out of 16 total. Arlo does not treat a missing or generic all-level label as proof that a class is designed for first-time actors. Review the prerequisites and enrollment notes on each class page, then confirm the fit with the school before you book.
Arlo tracks 16 acting classes in Santa Monica, so 2 classes 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 16 acting classes in Santa Monica, and 3 classes of the 16 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.
Arlo lists 17 schools that teach acting in Santa Monica, including Actor Circle Theatre, Alexander Techworks, Baron Brown Studio, Film Actors Workshop, and Kids On Stage, and 12 more. 16 classes from these schools are current right now. Each school page shows its current classes, and every listing links to the school's own booking page.
Schedules and prices can change after a source check. Confirm the final details with the school and read how Arlo verifies listings.