
Shakespeare monologue and scene study class offered through Antaeus Academy.
Classes / Acting classes this week in Los Angeles
Arlo tracks 82 classes across 33 schools for acting classes this week in Los Angeles. Prices range $1–$750 (median $255). 10 classes allow drop-ins and 15 can be audited. Every listing was verified within the last 3 days (as of July 8, 2026).

Shakespeare monologue and scene study class offered through Antaeus Academy.

Develop quick thinking, creativity, and confidence through structured improv techniques. Ideal for actors preparing for auditions, improving comedic timing, or enhancing performance skills. Available as Improv Classes in Los Angeles or online.

Develop quick thinking, creativity, and confidence through structured improv techniques, including “Yes, And,” scene building, character development, spontaneity, listening, and communication skills. Available online or in-person.

Develop quick thinking, creativity, and confidence through structured improv techniques. Topics include the art of “Yes, And,” scene building, character development, spontaneity, listening, and communication skills. Offered online or in person.

Learn to think on your feet, have fun, and get out of your head through improvisational games and exercises.

The next round of Tao of Comedy Standup 8-Week Workshops with Bobbie Oliver start back on Sunday, June 7th at 1pm and Thursday, June 11th at 7:30pm. All classes end with a showcase!

Currently running Bitness improv class with 9 classes and 1 show.

Ongoing on-camera acting classes for adults 18+, available in-studio in the Los Angeles/La Crescenta area and live online. The source states the classes are for all experience levels and are coached by Film & TV actors.

On-camera acting classes for kids, offered in-studio and live online in an ongoing class format.

Separate on-camera acting classes for young children in a creative, positive, nurturing environment. The studio emphasizes confidence, life skills, video playback, and instruction by professional Film & TV actors.

Ongoing on-camera acting classes for teens ages 12-17, offered in Los Angeles/La Crescenta and live online. Classes are taught by professional working actors and are designed for beginner through advanced actors.
Beginning ClassNo experience required. 5 WEEK class with showcasePasadena - TUE/THU - 7:45 In Valley Village - SUN 6pm

A small-group vocal presence class for actors who want clearer stakes, fuller breath, and better physical availability on stage and camera.

Weekly Group Classes

In-person weekly acting classes covering audition technique, scene study, cold reading, on-camera performance, commercial/comedic work, improv technique, stage-fright tools, and career guidance. The classes are described as hands-on, supportive, and designed for beginners, developing actors, and working professionals.

A free introductory class where prospective students can join a class, meet Brad, and work on a scene or monologue before committing.

Currently running improv class. 6 classes.

LA Class SOLD OUT! ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAITLIST! LA Referral Ready July 9th - 30th! Referral Ready July 9, 2026 7:00pm
A drop-in improv workout for performers who want character, listening, and short-form reps in a live room.
TesserAct Acting Studio Thursday at 7:00 PM + 57 more Los Angeles · The Young Actor's Studio

Advanced character and scene study class for working actors or students who have progressed through the studio’s Scene Study classes. Students usually work weekly using material from film, television, and theater.

8-week all-levels stand-up comedy workshop. All classes end with a showcase; grad show listed for August 2, 2026. Free open mics during the session and makeup classes are mentioned.

8-week all-levels stand-up comedy workshop. All classes end with a showcase; free open mics during the session and make-up classes are available.

8-week all-levels stand-up comedy workshop. All classes end with a showcase; grad show listed for August 6, 2026. Free open mics during the session and makeup classes are mentioned.
Beginner improv class for complete beginners; no pressure to be funny. Five-week class with a showcase.

A 12-week Meisner technique intensive including improvisational work, the Repetition Exercise, truthful reaction, modern scene work, emotional depth, and scenes.

Self-tape audition session at the Hollywood studio including a professional reader, scene coaching, 4K shooting, editing, and tape delivery before leaving.

Self-tape audition session at the Venice studio including a professional reader, scene coaching, 4K shooting, editing, and tape delivery before leaving.

A Studio City camera class for actors who need fast sides analysis, grounded choices, and confidence under limited prep time.
[In-Studio -Burbank] Voice Acting 2 Session Course with Tony Oliver

Our next 9 month 1st year program begins July 7th 2026. This class will meet Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7pm. Tuition is $325 per month.Email or call to schedule an Interview.

Small adult acting class at a boutique Hybrid Meisner studio focused on developing each actor's unique self and emotionally free, truthful work.

A series of workshops and classes. Open to all levels. Students do not have to pre-register; just show up. Advance sign-up is available to guarantee a spot.
A 3-week intensive introducing the foundations of GSS, our instructors, and practices needed to succeed in ongoing training.

Drop-in improv class. Must have two levels of improv classes from any school. 1 class.
Weekend acting workshop covering The Barrow Group acting technique, script analysis, acting tools, monologue work, and scene study. Participants are encouraged to bring a memorized contemporary realism monologue of no more than 3 minutes.

A compact Saturday camera room for actors who want reps with current sides, redirects, playback, and usable audition technique.

8-week online stand-up comedy class covering comedy structures, laughter triggers, writer's block, building a comedy set, stage fright, performance dynamics, and preparing for a showcase on Zoom or at an L.A.-based comedy club.

No experience necessary! This beginner-friendly course introduces the basics of improv comedy in a f...

Sarah ClaspellSat Jul 11 12pm (LA)4 classes

Advanced improv course for improvisers with 4+ long-form improv classes completed.

LA Class IN-PERSON Class with CD Lindsay Jameyson from JENNIFER COOPER CASTING Lindsay Jameyson July 11, 2026 12:30pm

DISCOVER THE ACTOR’S BEST KEPT SECRET! FEEL MORE GROUNDED IN AUDITIONS AND BECOME MORE PRESENT IN YOUR WORK ...

A free in-person talk/workshop with BGB founder Risa Bramon Garcia and Master Teacher Sydney Walsh about the industry, career, craft, and art.

Core improv class.

Los Angeles Scene Study 1 is the bridge between Technique Class and Scene Study. Students break down and work on a scene for four weeks, with a focus on improv, technique, and growth.
Professional self-tape audition recording session for commercial, theatrical, or voiceover auditions, including lighting, sound, editing/submission support, reader/performance support, and coaching at no extra cost.
Appointment-only self-tape audition session for actors with lighting, sound, recording/editing/submission support, and coaching included at no extra cost.

Meisner acting class covering repetition exercises, emotional preparation, improvisation, and scene work to develop truthful, instinctive performances.

Meisner acting technique class focused on truthful acting, repetition, independent activities, emotional preparation, and scene work.

React truthfully in any situation using the Meisner Technique.

Virtual career goals class for actors offered through Antaeus Academy.

Online comedy master class at Scott Sedita Acting Studios.

Online Scene Study
Beginner improv class for complete beginners; no pressure to be funny. Five-week class with a showcase.

A six-month voice and breath practice for actors offered through Antaeus Academy.

CLASSES NOW ENROLLING! ... ONLINE Comedy Master Class: July 13 2026
New Classes Start Sunday Evenings January 2018 Click Here to Register to Audit

This one-day lecture is the core of Howard's Training.

One-day lecture described as the core of Howard's training.

Build your overall acting technique and audition skills.

Currently running Bitness improv class with 12 classes and 1 show.

Beginning in-person Meisner Technique class. Class is twice a week for 3 hours each; students can start at any point of the month. Must be 18 years old.

Currently running improv class.

Core improv class.

Teen Workshop Begins July 13

Los Angeles Scene Study 2 explores the actor’s process in scenes, with a more advanced focus on character and technique. Students usually work every week on a scene or monologue.

Open improv jam where students, veteran improvisers, and anyone who puts their name in the bucket can get onstage.
One-day online Groundlings improv workshop open to everyone, intended for people who want to learn more about improv or experience The Groundlings style.

Improv training at The Groundlings, described as a Hollywood comedy training ground focused on character-driven comedy and sketch shows.

Adult Classes:Tuesday – Adult Class 6:30pm-11pmSaturday - Adult Class 9am-1pmLocated at:Burbank, CA

Small adult acting class at a boutique Hybrid Meisner studio focused on developing each actor's unique self and emotionally free, truthful work.

On-camera film and television acting training that includes footage for an acting reel, an IMDb credit, and headshots.
Bust loose; break through inhibitions; expand emotional range and awareness and the ability to express it in acting work.

Currently running improv course.

A weekly scene-study room for actors who want consistent practice, fresh material, partner work, and direct notes without waiting for a showcase cycle.

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.

8-week in-person stand-up comedy class in Glendale, teaching comedy structures, laughter triggers, joke writing, building a comedy set, overcoming stage fright, and performance techniques.

LA Class IN-PERSON Class with CD Rose Bochner from MAJOR OFFICE Rose Bochner July 15, 2026 7:00pm

LA Class IN-PERSON Class with Jennifer Brooks Jennifer Brooks July 15, 2026 7:00pm
Improv 101: Beginning Improv. In-person six-week beginner improv class covering public speaking, confidence, scene starts, the Four Pillars of Improv, intro to long form, comedic timing, agreement, listening, emotions, and related core improv tools.

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.
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antaeus Academy | ACADEMY 2026: Shakespeare Monologue & Scene Study: From Page to Stage | — | Glendale | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improvisation acting classes | $545 | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improv Classes Los Angeles / Improvisation acting classes | $545 | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | Improvisation Acting Classes / Improv Classes Los Angeles | $545 | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Michelle Danner Acting Studio | IMPROVISATION WORKOUT | — | Culver City | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Tao Comedy Studio | The next round of Tao of Comedy Standup 8-Week Workshops with Bobbie Oliver start back on | — | — | Thu, Jul 9 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | After-Noon Bitness - July 2026 | $200 | Los Feliz | Thu, Jul 9 |
| 3-2-1 Acting Studios | On-Camera Acting Classes for Adults (18+) | — | La Crescenta / Glendale area | Thu, Jul 9 |
| 3-2-1 Acting Studios | Kids On-Camera Acting Classes (Ages 4–7 and 8–11) | — | La Crescenta / Glendale area | Thu, Jul 9 |
| 3-2-1 Acting Studios | On-Camera Acting Classes for Ages 4–7 | — | La Crescenta / Glendale area | Thu, Jul 9 |
| 3-2-1 Acting Studios | On-Camera Acting Classes for Teens (Ages 12-17) | — | La Crescenta / Glendale area | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Improv Trick | Beginning ClassNo experience required. 5 WEEK class with showcasePasadena - TUE/THU - 7:45 | — | — | Thu, Jul 9 |
| Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop | Voice and Presence for Actors | $88 | Hollywood | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Heller Approach Acting Studio | Weekly Group Classes | $295 | — | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Heller Approach Acting Studio | Weekly Group Acting Classes | $295 | North Hollywood Arts District | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Heller Approach Acting Studio | Free Introductory Acting Class – Try Before You Commit | — | North Hollywood Arts District | Thu, Jul 9 |
| World's Greatest Improv School | Duoprov with Orange Tuxedo (Craig and Carla Cackowski) | $310 | Los Feliz | Thu, Jul 9 |
| One on One / Next Level Studios LA | LA Referral Ready July 9th - 30th | — | — | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Groundlings | Improv Lab | $45 | West Hollywood | Thu, Jul 9 |
| The Young Actor's Studio | TesserAct Acting Studio | — | Los Angeles | Thu, Jul 9 |
These classes have a session in the next seven days, covering 41 classes with a published price out of 82 listed. Those run $1 to $750, with a median of $255 and an average of $284 per class. The cheapest listed option starts at $1, such as Antaeus Academy and Michelle Danner Acting Studio. Every price comes straight from each school's own site and is checked regularly.
These classes have a session in the next seven days, including 72 classes marked beginner or open to all levels out of 82 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.
These classes have a session in the next seven days, so 10 classes accept drop-ins and 15 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.
These classes have a session in the next seven days, and 17 classes of the 82 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.