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Beginner acting classes in Los Angeles

Arlo tracks 6 classes across 5 schools for beginner acting classes in Los Angeles. 5 listings publish a price or rate; the billing basis can differ by school. 2 classes allow drop-ins.

current classes: 6
schools: 5
with a next session: 4
with a published price: 5

Current classes

Beginning Improv Class - 5 Weeks | PasadenaFrom $28.52

The Improv Trick · Pasadena

Five-week beginning improv class in Valley Village / Studio City.

Thu, Oct 8 · 7:45 – 9:45 PMThursdays 7:45 PM5 weeks

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · Unclaimed

Level 1 Improv$345 / term

Improv-LA · Burbank, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz

Six-week beginner in-person improv course covering public speaking, scene work, Four Pillars of Improv, and intro to long form. No prior experience necessary.

Sat, Oct 10 · 8:00 – 11:00 AMSaturdays 3:00–6:00 PM6 weeks

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · Unclaimed

FOUNDATIONS: FOR ACTORS$445

Kalmenson & Kalmenson · Burbank

For professional actors with established on-camera or theatrical careers to add voice over, using the Kalmenson Method for copy, self-directing, monologue, spokesperson, and character work; recorded classes available for review.

Sat, Oct 10 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMSaturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Last verified Oct 5, 2026 · Unclaimed

Sample Improv ClassFrom $28.52

The Improv Trick · Valley Village - Studio City

Sample improv class in Pasadena for beginning students.

Sun, Oct 18 · 9:00 – 11:00 AMDrop-in1 session

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · Unclaimed

Beginner Drama Classes

Innovative Actor's Studio · North Hollywood

Practical beginner-friendly scene study and on-camera training for adults, with warm-ups, notes, monologues, cold reads, and audition simulations. Also used by working actors as a weekly tune-up.

Ongoing enrollmentAdults

Last verified Oct 5, 2026 · Unclaimed

Group Virtual Classes$295

The Heller Approach Acting Studio · North Hollywood Arts District

Small interactive live Zoom classes for actors worldwide covering cold reading and audition technique, scene study and character development, on-camera skills, and career-building strategies.

Ongoing enrollmentDrop-in

Last verified Oct 3, 2026 · Unclaimed

Beginner acting classes in Los Angeles: published listing details as of October 8, 2026.
School	Class	Price	Neighborhood	Next start
The Improv Trick	Beginning Improv Class - 5 Weeks \| Pasadena	From $28.52	Pasadena	Thu, Oct 8
Improv-LA	Level 1 Improv	$345	Burbank, Silver Lake, and Los Feliz	Sat, Oct 10
Kalmenson & Kalmenson	FOUNDATIONS: FOR ACTORS	$445	Burbank	Sat, Oct 10
The Improv Trick	Sample Improv Class	From $28.52	Valley Village - Studio City	Sun, Oct 18
Innovative Actor's Studio	Beginner Drama Classes	—	North Hollywood	Schedule not published
The Heller Approach Acting Studio	Group Virtual Classes	$295 per month	North Hollywood Arts District	Schedule not published

Common questions

Do these beginner acting classes in Los Angeles publish prices?

These are beginner classes, with 5 listings showing a published amount out of 6 total. The visible amounts run $29 to $445, such as The Improv Trick and Improv-LA, 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.

Can I try beginner acting classes in Los Angeles without committing to a full course?

These are beginner classes, so 2 classes 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.

Are any of these beginner acting classes in Los Angeles available online?

These are beginner classes, and 2 classes of the 6 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.

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