Acting classes under $150 in Los Angeles

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

A drop-in improv workout for performers who want character, listening, and short-form reps in a live room.

Self-tape audition session at the Hollywood 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.

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

Open mic nights at LA School of Comedy.

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

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.

Drop-in improv class; must have two levels of improv classes from any school; 1 class.

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

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.

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.

Drop-in improv class. Must have two levels of improv classes from any school.

Drop-in improv class. Must have two levels of improv classes from any school. 1 class.

One-day advanced improv workshop; sold out with wait list.

One-day improv workshop. 1 class.

Cold reading and acting coaching with Kevin McDermott from his Los Angeles studio, in home, or online.

Cold reading technique lessons with Sandy Hackett, available in Woodland Hills studio or online.

Cold reading and acting instruction from Asiyeh Ziaei, offered in North Hollywood, in home, or online.

Cold reading technique instruction covering audition cold-reading skills such as quick analysis, listening, character breakdown, pacing, eye contact, and maximizing prep time.

In-studio or in-home cold reading and acting coaching in North Hollywood and surrounding San Fernando Valley areas.

Cold reading technique lessons with Sandy Hackett, offered from his Woodland Hills studio or online.

Cold reading technique lessons covering audition cold reading skills such as quick analysis, listening, character breakdown, pacing, eye contact, and maximizing prep time.

Cold reading and acting coaching from Kevin McDermott, available in studio in Los Angeles, online, or in home.

Cold reading technique coaching covering quick analysis tips, listening, character breakdown, confidence, pacing, eye contact, maximizing prep time, and related audition cold-reading skills.

Private cold reading and acting coaching with Kevin McDermott from his Los Angeles studio or online.

Private in-home cold reading and acting coaching in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.

Private one-on-one comedy coaching session available by appointment, in person or on Zoom.

Private one-on-one comedy coaching sessions available by appointment, either in person or on Zoom.

Private one-on-one comedy coaching sessions available by appointment, either in person or on Zoom.

Courses ... $10 On-Camera Technique Class

Audit option for children's acting class ages 4 to 7.

Audit option for preteen acting class ages 8 to 12.

Audit option for the On Set workshop.

Kids acting classes at Zak Barnett Studios. Placement is based on a conversation with an advisor and review of a recent self-tape when available.

Adult acting classes at Zak Barnett Studios. Placement is based on a conversation with an advisor and review of a recent self-tape when available.

A private 30-minute strategy consultation with studio founder Zak, including a self-tape diagnostic and personalized training program design.

Teen acting classes at Zak Barnett Studios. Placement is based on a conversation with an advisor and review of a recent self-tape when available.

Ongoing dialects class for actors continuing dialect and accent training.

In-person acting classes structured with half improvisation and half scene study, focused on sense memory, imagination, script/scene work, and truthful performance.

Youth acting class organized by age group. YAS classes are structured as half improvisation and half scene study, with focus on sense memory, imagination, script analysis, and acting process.

Young teen acting class organized by age group. YAS classes are structured as half improvisation and half scene study, with focus on sense memory, imagination, and acting process.

Adult acting class. YAS describes its acting classes as using improvisation and scene study, and notes adult students pull their own material for classes.

Teen acting class organized by age group. YAS classes are structured as half improvisation and half scene study, with focus on sense memory, imagination, and acting process.

Adult on-camera acting class at Young Actors Space.

A practical commercial copy workshop with redirect practice, camera playback, and room-specific notes.

Improvisation classes for all levels in a supportive group setting; Zoom classes may also be available.