Classes / Weekend acting classes in Los Angeles
Arlo tracks 8 classes across 7 schools for weekend acting classes in Los Angeles. 8 listings publish a price or rate; the billing basis can differ by school. 1 class allow drop-ins.
Six-week beginner in-person improv class covering public speaking, scene work, long form, and core improv tools. Max 14 students. No prior experience necessary.
Last verified Sep 18, 2026 · Unclaimed
Actors at any stage sharpen and deepen their work in an intensive practice on Zoom with scene work, script analysis, and on-camera practice. Work is recorded for private review.
Last verified Sep 27, 2026
An 8-week Zoom workshop for actors and other artists interested in writing and creating their own content, guided by Risa Bramon Garcia in an intimate group setting.
Last verified Sep 15, 2026
Covers animation voice-over through monologue, dialogue, improvisation, group performance and workout. Develop characters via The Kalmenson Method; create character inventory for demo; study casting trends, marketing and self-promotion. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations or Working Pro 1. Online Zoom. 10 student maximum. 6 consecutive weeks. Instructors: Andrew Racho and Anna Graves.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026 · Unclaimed
Online section of Scene Study with Master Teachers.
Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · Unclaimed
Sample improv class for beginning students in Valley Village / Studio City.
Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · Unclaimed
Live online class via Zoom. Jump into comedy writing—generate, craft, and refine original material through exercises and assignments. By the end you'll have a 2-person sketch, character monologue, commercial parody, premise sketch, topical sketch, two-line jokes, and fake headlines. 6-week online course.
Last verified Oct 5, 2026 · Unclaimed
Physical and vocal warm-ups, games, improv, a search for character in movement exercises, and deeper skills with a working director giving feedback. Free rehearsal time in the CSFA studio for scene partners with 90 minute reservations.
Last verified Sep 20, 2026 · Unclaimed
| School | Class | Price | Neighborhood | Next start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improv-LA | Level 1 Improv | $345 | Burbank, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz | Sat, Oct 10 |
| BGB Studio | The Practice: 4 Weeks Online | $360 USD for 4 weeks | North Hollywood | Sat, Oct 10 |
| BGB Studio | Writing For Actors & Other Artists! | — | North Hollywood | Sat, Oct 10 |
| Kalmenson & Kalmenson | Animation: Level 1 | $445 | Burbank | Sat, Oct 10 |
| Ruskin School of Acting | Scene Study with Master Teachers | $480 per session | Santa Monica | Sat, Oct 10 |
| The Improv Trick | Sample Improv Class | From $28.52 | Valley Village - Studio City | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Westside Comedy Theater | SKETCH 101: Intro to Comedy Writing (Sundays) | $360.00 | Santa Monica | Sun, Oct 18 |
| Caryn West's Space for Actors | Advanced Scene Study | $50 off with early enroll by April 19, 2026 | West Hollywood | Sun, May 2 |
These classes meet this Saturday or Sunday, with 8 listings showing a published amount out of 8 total. The visible amounts run $29 to $579, such as Improv-LA and BGB Studio, 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.
These classes meet this Saturday or Sunday, including 1 class explicitly marked beginner out of 8 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.
These classes meet this Saturday or Sunday, so 1 class accept drop-ins. 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 meet this Saturday or Sunday, and 4 classes of the 8 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.
Schedules and prices can change after a source check. Confirm the final details with the school and read how Arlo verifies listings.