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Scene study classes in Los Angeles

Arlo tracks 605 classes across 90 schools for scene study classes in Los Angeles. Prices range $10–$900 (median $250). 12 classes allow drop-ins and 43 can be audited. Every listing was verified within the last 3 days (as of July 9, 2026).

Thu, Jul 9 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMSummer Classes

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Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

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.

Advanced · Drop-inUpdated 2 days agoDrop-inFree audit

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.

KoreatownAll levels · OngoingUpdated today
Sat, Jul 11 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMLos Angeles Acting Workshops

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.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today
Sat, Jul 11 · 2:30 – 4:30 PMThe BGB Studio Sit-Down

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

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today
Sat, Jul 11 · 6:30 – 8:30 PMScene Study 1

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.

Intermediate · Drop-inUpdated 2 days agoDrop-inFree audit
Mon, Jul 13 · 1:00 – 3:00 AMNew Classes

New Classes Start Sunday Evenings January 2018 Click Here to Register to Audit

All levels · Sunday EveningsUpdated todayFree audit
Mon, Jul 13 · 5:00 – 7:00 PMIn-Studio Scene Study

The core ongoing class that evolves with you, tailored to unlock more of your artistic potential, expand your craft, and advance your career.

Sherman OaksAll levels · Ongoing classUpdated today
Mon, Jul 13 · 7:00 – 9:00 PMScene Study 2

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.

Advanced · Drop-inUpdated 2 days agoDrop-inFree audit

8-week online stand-up comedy class. Students learn comedy structures, laughter triggers, writing techniques, build a comedy set, overcome stage fright, and prepare for a showcase on Zoom or live at an L.A.-based comedy club.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today
$75 drop-in or monthly studio membership

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

HollywoodAll levels · Tuesdays, ongoingUpdated todayFeaturedDrop-inFree audit

Calendar Classes meet weekly in the evenings. They can sometimes fill up months in advance, so signing up “as soon as possible” is not a bad idea, to be sure of securing a slot. Next Acting Class in Los Angeles: Essentials In-Person Workshops July15 Essentials In-Person Acting Class. $ 680 payment plan available July 15 July

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

<p>Weekend Foundation Intensive with Natasha Mayet & Jacques Adriaanse August 1st & 2nd (Saturday & Sunday) Saturday & Sunday *9 AM – 4 PM (class might end earlier depending on the number of students enrolled) Kaapstaad Toneelhuis, 61 Loop St, Cape Town R3600 TO RSVP: natasha@anthonymeindl.com Limited to 10 spots *class might end earlier, based<br /><a href="https://www.anthonymeindl.com/event/amaw-cape-town-weekend-foundation-intensive-with-natasha-jacques/" class="more">Read more</a></p>\n

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

<p>Six Week AMAW Online Foundations Course with Natasha  August 3rd - September 7th  9 AM PST / 6 PM SAST (class duration 2-3 hours) $300  To RSVP: natasha@anthonymeindl.com Listening. Circumstances. Character. Strong Choices. This course introduces actors to the fundamentals of the AMAW philosophy and our way of working. A major shift takes place during<br /><a href="https://www.anthonymeindl.com/event/amaw-online-foundation-course-with-natasha-mayet/" class="more">Read more</a></p>\n

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

<p>Get Your Dang Package Together with Natasha Mayet (Online) Saturdays August 8, 15, 22 & 29  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST / 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM SAST Zoom 12 spots only $250 / R3,200 RSVP: natasha@anthonymeindl.com Get your package together in a month and submit to agents & managers! This live, 4-week Zoom course<br /><a href="https://www.anthonymeindl.com/event/online-acting-class/" class="more">Read more</a></p>\n

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

<p>Our Next One Day Foundation Intensive for is scheduled at AMAW NYC! These foundation classes sell out so please don’t miss your chance to jump into the next foundation course in New York City!  The biggest breakthrough most actors have isn’t learning how to “perform” better. It’s realizing they don’t have to perform at all.<br /><a href="https://www.anthonymeindl.com/event/amaw-ny-one-day-foundation-with-clyde-and-alethea/" class="more">Read more</a></p>\n

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

<p>Weekend Foundation Intensive at AMAW Vancouver with Frank Zotter and Amira Anderson Saturday and Sunday  August 8th & 9th *10:00 AM – 5:00 PM $395 *time dependent on number of students enrolled, could be less than listed RSVP: email vancouver@anthonymeindl.com to reserve your spot! Don’t miss this weekend foundation intensive, they sell out! Open up to<br /><a href="https://www.anthonymeindl.com/event/amaw-vancouver-weekend-foundation-with-frank-and-amira/" class="more">Read more</a></p>\n

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Tyler Chapman has nearly two decades of casting and voice directing experience at industry-leading studios such as Netflix, the Walt Disney Company, Marvel Animation, and DreamWorks Animation.

BurbankAll levels · OngoingUpdated today
Sun, Oct 11 · 5:00 – 7:00 PMThe Breakthrough Intensive

Discover where inspired creativity comes from, and how to access it consistently in this revolutionary two-week workshop for professional actors.

Sherman OaksAdvanced · OngoingUpdated today

This class takes place in person at our Los Angeles studio and is taught by Howard Fine! You must submit an application for consideration. Please read through all details before starting your application. The link to apply can be found below. The deadline to submit is November 2nd, but spots are likely to be filled before then. We recommend applying as soon as possible. This intensive is open to all local actors but is particularly great for those who live outside the LA area as well. It provides an excellent opportunity to participate in an advanced-level class over four consecutive days. This class is a deep dive into scene work catered to the film & Television actor as well as the theatre actor. Students are assigned a scene partner and a script to work on over the duration of the four days. This class takes the fundamentals taught in the technique course and gives the actor the opportunity to put it all into practice. While students are not required to have completed the 6-week Acting Technique course in order to take this class, it is encouraged. Student's who have not had previous studio training should read Howard's Book, Fine on Acting, before the class begins.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Ongoing in-person scene study class where actors work on partnered scenes from plays, published monologues/solo pieces, or object exercises from Uta Hagen’s A Challenge for the Actor. Students are guaranteed to work each class; class size limited.

All levels · Meets 4 consecutive daysUpdated todayFeaturedApplication required

2-day acting workshop covering tools and techniques for powerful performances in film, television, and theater, including Meisner, Strasberg, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, and Stanislavsky techniques.

Culver CityAll levels · OngoingUpdated today
Thu, Mar 11 · 7:00 – 9:00 PMINDUSTRY SHOWCASE

Actors prepare a 2-minute scene or monologue and perform for industry representatives, with a complimentary coaching session, showcase day, and post-show networking event.

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Two-session educational industry intensive and showcase for actors to perform a 2-minute scene or monologue for industry representatives, with a complimentary coaching session, showcase day, and post-show networking event.

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Terry Berland is a Casting Director and acting teacher committed to providing talent with the knowledge and tools it takes to succeed in the business and art of acting in on-camera commercials, improv and voice-over, from beginner to advanced.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

A deeply immersive two-week acting workshop for actors outside Los Angeles and LA-based actors seeking short-term intensive training. Includes over 70 hours of on-camera training, Haber Phrasing™, improv, commercial audition, dialect/accent, emotional on-camera workshops, guest seminars, mock casting session, and off-site activities.

Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

The Golden Box is a two day acting intensive that teaches actors to draw upon different acting techniques including Meisner, Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Chekhov and Stanislavsky, helping actors form a toolbox of their own.

Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Scene study acting classes designed to help actors dissect scenes, understand character motivations, explore emotional depths, rehearse scenes, perform in front of an audience, and receive constructive feedback. The classes cater to various skill levels and use classic and contemporary scripts.

HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Four-day in-person scene study intensive for experienced working actors. Acceptance is application- and resume-based; recommended for actors with guest starring credits or higher and/or notable theatre work. Not for beginning actors.

Beginner · OngoingUpdated today

A 6-week Los Angeles acting class introducing actors to the fundamentals of the AMAW philosophy and way of working. It meets twice a week: one working class and one lecture/observation class.

Beginner · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Advanced AMAW acting class for actors who have mastered the fundamentals of the AMAW philosophy and are producing professional-level work.

Advanced · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Month-to-month ongoing scene study/instruction for actors who have graduated from the Foundations Course. Actors are evaluated by their instructor and placed in one of three Phase Levels.

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

The Heller Approach Acting Studio is a world-class online acting academy founded in 1998 by celebrity coach Brad Heller. Rated one of the top acting schools in Los Angeles, we offer live online acting classes worldwide via Zoom. 27+ years training actors for TV, film, and Broadway. Group classes, private coaching, and semi-private sessions available. Ages 13+, all levels welcome.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Demo reel class or training offering listed among the studio's acting classes.

Culver CityAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

COME. PLAY. THRIVE. We are here to take your craft to new heights, to help you stand out and to encourage you to always find the joy in acting. The work you do in this Studio will allow you to stretch your skills and unlock your greatest potential.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Warner Loughlin Studios offers acting workshops as part of its studio training offerings.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

In-person acting coaching offered by Warner Loughlin Studios in Los Angeles.

Cahuenga Pass / Universal City areaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Writing class or workshop for actors offered by The BGB Studio.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Ongoing 6-8 week scene study and acting workout class option at The BGB Studio.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Ongoing adult on-camera acting classes. The studio states adult offerings include beginner, intermediate, advanced, and master-level on-camera classes.

Beginner · OngoingUpdated today

Acting classes offered by Lesly Kahn & Co.; source teaser says, “Don’t just depend on your gorgeous face.”

HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Workshops offered by Lesly Kahn & Co.; no specific workshop dates, topics, or instructors are listed in the provided text.

HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

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All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Scene study class offered among DG Studios' acting and audition classes.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Advanced acting workshop for dedicated students to deepen their craft with personalized instruction and challenging dramatic works.

HollywoodAdvanced · OngoingUpdated today

In-person acting workshop covering acting techniques from the Yale School of Drama and Juilliard, with intensive scene study. The site also describes a 10-week Essentials class summer special.

HollywoodBeginner · OngoingUpdated today

An all-inclusive personalized career training course for actors, connected to 3-2-1's agent showcase and career-launching focus for commercial, TV, and film acting careers.

La Crescenta / Glendale areaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Ongoing film and television acting workshops for adults, children, and teens, with training in scene study, cold reading, audition technique, and improvisation for film and television work. Students can start at any time.

Culver CityAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

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All levels · OngoingUpdated today

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All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Next level improv classes for experienced improvisers and anyone who has completed the beginning course. Five week intensive with a showcase, covering skills like status, character, physical improv, and music improv.

Valley Village/Studio CityIntermediate · OngoingUpdated today

Workshops for kids and teens covering theater games, improv, standup comedy, monologue, scene study, and related performance skills, with a focus on building confidence in public speaking.

WestwoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Signature stand-up comedy workshop designed to help students build confidence, master fundamentals, and develop a unique comedic voice, culminating in a live recorded performance at a Hollywood comedy club.

WestwoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Classes focused on stand-up comedy, including storytelling, public speaking, confidence, creative exploration, and writing/performing material.

Santa MonicaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

A transformational workshop for gifted creatives, executives, and visionary leaders, including Bernard’s signature methods, a digital companion workbook, a 3-day live immersion, and lifetime access to the full video series.

Sherman OaksAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

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.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

Acting-related ZBS offering listed among studio services and programs.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

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.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

Short-format immersive acting training and camps listed by Zak Barnett Studios.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

Private coaching offered by Zak Barnett Studios for actors.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

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.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

Acting immersives and camps offered by Zak Barnett Studios. The source text lists this as an active studio offering but does not provide dates, duration, or tuition.

Mid-Wilshire / La BreaAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

Parent class offered by Zak Barnett Studios, listed in the studio menu.

La Brea / Mid-WilshireAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayApplication required

A participatory audit of Susan Giosa's acting class/studio technique, including her unique warm-up for emotional connection and reducing fear of judgment.

Santa MonicaAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

In-person acting training focused on audition technique, scene work, on-camera confidence, and practical tools for actors, with small classes and personalized feedback.

North Hollywood Arts DistrictBeginner · OngoingUpdated today

Private coaching is offered by Actor's Edge, with Los Angeles listed among its locations/options.

Sherman OaksAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Acting training at Taylor Acting Studio using a step by step, sequential approach of exercises, improvisational work, and scenes.

BurbankAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Acting training at Taylor Acting Studio using a step by step, sequential approach of exercises, improvisational work, and scenes.

BurbankAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Private acting coaching with Alex Taylor or a Taylor Studio faculty member.

BurbankAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

A new class at DBA Studio beginning January 2026. Students are directed to audit a class to begin.

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

DBA Studio lists a Master Class as part of its actor training offerings.

Advanced · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Prospective students are directed to audit a DBA Studio class as the first step to begin training.

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

HomepageMaster Your Craft | Actor TrainingMeisner Technique Level I... Audit A Class to Begin... New Classes Start Sunday Evenings

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Once the foundation of the Meisner Technique is laid, the actor moves into the creative end of the spectrum. Actors are taught building a character, scene work, audition technique for the Meisner-trained actor, and on-camera work where the actor is filmed and work is posted privately for study.

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

A new DBA Studio acting class is announced as beginning in January 2026. The page directs prospective students to audit a class to begin.

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

DBA Studio lists private coaching as an actor training offering.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Youth and teen performing arts programs offered in-class and virtually. The source says actors can participate whether it is their first theater experience or they are seasoned performers; listed skills include acting and performance, scene study and cold reading, stage presence and direction, speech/diction/dialect, and musical development/choreography.

Los Angeles / Santa MonicaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Outdoor performing arts program offering from Kids On Stage. The site describes Kids On Stage as a Los Angeles youth/teen performing arts company with programs designed to build acting, performance, confidence, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.

Los Angeles / Santa MonicaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Virtual musical theater class referenced by a parent testimonial; includes Zoom-based class meetings and practice resources.

Online / Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Private coaching offering from Kids On Stage for youth/teen performing arts and acting development.

Los Angeles / Santa MonicaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Summer theatre camp program at A Noise Within. The source text also references Elementary Programs, Middle School Programs, and High School Programs under Summer with Shakespeare, but does not provide specific dates, prices, or instructors.

PasadenaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Youth and teen education programming at A Noise Within. The source text lists this under Education, but does not provide specific class dates, prices, or instructors.

PasadenaAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Ongoing dialects class for actors continuing dialect and accent training.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

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.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Summer production conservatory; parents can see kids perform during the Summer Production Conservatory.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

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.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

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

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

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.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Course covering acting methodologies including Stanislavski, Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Michael Chekhov, and Uta Hagen, with theory, practical exercises, scene work, and workshops.

Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Diverse actor training programs from 4 to 10 weeks each summer, including the Summer Conservatory, Film & Television, Musical Theater for Film, and Physical Theater.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

Introductory audit option for prospective students to begin training at DBA Studio.

All levels · OngoingUpdated todayFree audit

Online acting workshops available to actors anywhere. Online classes start with a mandatory Q&A on Zoom, followed by live scene work with adjustments and redirects as needed.

All levels · OngoingUpdated today

ACE Studios offers numerous casting director workshops for actors, beginning with a mandatory group Q&A followed by actors performing scenes for the guest with feedback and redirects when possible.

BurbankAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

In-person acting workshops where actors interact with industry professionals and fellow actors. Standard format includes a group Q&A and scene work in either a full-group or small-group setting.

BurbankAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodBeginner · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

GREAT ACTING CLASSES• ON-CAMERA• SCENE STUDY• FUNDAMENTALS• INDUSTRY INTENSIVES• COLD READING• IMPROV & SKETCH COMEDY• TEEN ON-CAMERA

West HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated today

Career-focused actor salon for actors seeking representation, auditions, branding/materials, and an action plan.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoFree audit

Ongoing acting class offering listed under John Rosenfeld Studios classes.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

Actor Salon offering described as life and career coaching for actors.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoFree audit

High quality acting training offered by David Babich Studio, backed by over 25 years of industry experience.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

One-on-one private coaching individualized to the actor’s needs, covering acting technique, audition coaching, self-taping, and career coaching.

Melrose / Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

Advanced professional screen acting master class covering script, character, human behavior, and psychology. Actors prepare scenes from television and film scripts as if preparing to shoot on set, with no advance rehearsal allowed except running lines.

Melrose / Los AngelesAdvanced · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoApplication required

Required one-time private orientation session for new students who want to start at The Screen Acting Studio. May be scheduled with Aaron Speiser or Kay Aston.

Melrose / Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

Foundational screen acting class teaching vital elements and fundamental techniques used in scene study. Intended for talented actors still developing skills and ready to deepen their work.

Melrose / Los AngelesAll levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

Audition-only actor training studio in Hollywood focused on psychophysical acting, imagination, truthful organic performance, and methodologies including Stanislavski Active Analysis, Michael Chekhov, David Zinder body/voice/image work, Warren Robertson, Performance Theory, and Sports Psychology.

HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoApplication required

Small, individualized adult acting classes and workshops with personalized coaching. Curriculum may include Scene Study, Cold Reading, On-Camera Technique, and dramatic/long-form Improvisation, primarily based in Meisner Technique with influences from Stanislavski, Strasberg, Hagen, and Adler. Offered online and in-person.

North HollywoodAll levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoFree auditApplication required

Los Angeles adult acting classes covering fundamentals of acting technique, scene study, improv, and audition technique.

Beginner · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoFree audit

Scene study classes focused on analyzing and performing scenes from film, television, and theater, developing character depth, emotional truth, and storytelling technique.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days agoFree auditApplication required

Local acting workshops and seminars offered through Crash Acting, alongside retreats, intended to nurture craft in a supportive, positive community.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

In-person scene study actor training for film, television, or theatre in Los Angeles, using Crash Acting's approach to help actors learn, play, explore, fail, try again, and grow.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

Four-week staged combat intensive covering conditioning, safe punches, kicks, elbows, knees, head-butts, basic wrestling/street fighting holds, and fight choreography for film, television, and stage.

All levels · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago

Online version of Scene Study 1, the bridge between Technique Class and Scene Study, focused on improv, technique, and growth.

Intermediate · Drop-inUpdated 2 days agoDrop-inFree audit

Nine-week in-person Technique program focused on developing the actor’s instrument through concentration, imagination, relaxation, exercises and improvisation. Students start in Technique and then transition into Scene Study.

Beginner · OngoingUpdated 2 days ago
Scene study classes in Los Angeles — verified schedules and prices as of July 9, 2026.
SchoolClassPriceNeighborhoodNext start
Gary Spatz's The PlaygroundSummer ClassesLos AngelesThu, Jul 9
Tao Comedy StudioThe next round of Tao of Comedy Standup 8-Week Workshops with Bobbie Oliver start back on Thu, Jul 9
The Improv TrickBeginning ClassNo experience required. 5 WEEK class with showcasePasadena - TUE/THU - 7:45Thu, Jul 9
The Young Actor's StudioTesserAct Acting StudioLos AngelesThu, Jul 9
The Heller Approach Acting StudioWeekly Group Classes​$295Thu, Jul 9
The Heller Approach Acting StudioFree Introductory Acting Class – Try Before You CommitNorth Hollywood Arts DistrictThu, Jul 9
One on One / Next Level Studios LALA Referral Ready July 9th - 30thThu, Jul 9
Speiser/Sturges Acting StudioMaster Class / Scene Study 3Thu, Jul 9
Tao Comedy StudioAll Levels Stand-Up Workshop - Thursdays (2026 Session #3)$550KoreatownThu, Jul 9
Tao Comedy StudioAll Levels Stand-Up Workshop — Thursdays$550KoreatownThu, Jul 9
Los Angeles School of ComedyOpen Mic Nights$10WestwoodFri, Jul 10
The Sanford Meisner CenterOur next 9 month 1st year program begins July 7th 2026. This class will meet Tuesday and F$325Fri, Jul 10
The Barrow GroupLos Angeles Acting WorkshopsSat, Jul 11
Stand Up Comedy ClinicNew Online Tuesday 8-Week Level 1 & 2 Stand-Up Comedy Class$395Sat, Jul 11
Stand Up Comedy ClinicNew Online Saturday 8-Week Level 1 & 2 Stand-Up Comedy Class$395Sat, Jul 11
World's Greatest Improv SchoolSarah ClaspellSat Jul 11 12pm (LA)4 classesSat, Jul 11
One on One / Next Level Studios LAIN-PERSON Class with CD Lindsay Jameyson from JENNIFER COOPER CASTINGSat, Jul 11
Howard Fine Acting StudioAlexander Technique IntensiveSat, Jul 11
Michelle Danner Acting StudioGolden Box Acting Workshop$250Culver CitySat, Jul 11
BGB StudioThe BGB Studio Sit-DownNorth HollywoodSat, Jul 11

Common questions

How much do scene study classes in Los Angeles cost?

Arlo tracks 605 scene study classes in Los Angeles, covering 52 classes with a published price out of 605 listed. Those run $10 to $900, with a median of $250 and an average of $309 per class. The cheapest listed option starts at $10, such as Gary Spatz's The Playground and Tao Comedy Studio. Every price comes straight from each school's own site and is checked regularly.

Are any of these scene study classes in Los Angeles good for beginners?

Arlo tracks 605 scene study classes in Los Angeles, including 587 classes marked beginner or open to all levels out of 605 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.

Can I try scene study classes in Los Angeles without committing to a full course?

Arlo tracks 605 scene study classes in Los Angeles, so 12 classes accept drop-ins and 43 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.

Are any of these scene study classes in Los Angeles available online?

Arlo tracks 605 scene study classes in Los Angeles, and 45 classes of the 605 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.

Where in Los Angeles can I take scene study classes?

These classes are spread across 26 neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The most options are in Culver City and North Hollywood. Each class page lists the studio's neighborhood and address, and you can filter the full listing by area to find classes closest to you.

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