Acting classes in Los Angeles

React truthfully in any situation using the powerful Meisner Technique.

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Sundays 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Application required

8-week all levels stand-up comedy workshop ending in a grad show. Taught by Bobbie Oliver.

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Sundays 1:00–4:00 PM · 8 weeks

Develop a solid acting technique and foundation. Improv workout, auditioning for film and television on camera, scene study, and voice intensive.

Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · All ages

Advanced scene study for film & TV covering cold-reading, audition technique, improv & character development. Taught by Will Wallace & Sara Wallace, alternating every two weeks. Month-to-month commitment.

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:00 – 9:00 PM · Mondays 6:00–9:00 PM · Audit available

Weekly ongoing workout with scene study, on-camera/self-tape practice, writing exercises, and improv/repetition. Ideal for actors seeking a deep weekly workout in a consistent, long-term artistic practice. Everyone works every class.

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 – 10:00 PM · Mondays 6:30–10:00 PM

This is an ongoing workshop that addresses fundamental and advanced improv skills. The focus will be on staying grounded, making interesting choices and saying yes, with a little game of the scene mixed in. Students pay for the month.

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Mondays 7:00–10:00 PM · Nov 2 – Nov 23 · 4 sessions

Students are paired and assigned scenes which they are expected to rehearse and prepare for class. Everyone participates every week. Classes are kept intimate so everyone gets up and works every week. Incorporates cold reading, improv, meditation, acting for film/tv, acting exercises and sensory work. Levels may be mixed.

Tue, Nov 3 · 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Drop-in · 4 sessions · Audit available

Hybrid Meisner technique with influences from Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, and John Cassavetes. Covers technique, improv, scene study, and cold reading. Classes are small and individualized.

Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 – 11:00 PM · Tuesdays 6:30–11:00 PM · Audit available

Five week intensive with a showcase for experienced improvisers and anyone who has completed the beginning course. Focus on status, character, physical improv, and music improv.

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:45 PM · 5 weeks

Learn and perform an original form! This is the last class in the WE standard curriculum. Sharpen the skills of premise pulling, inevitability, surprise, labeling, and support in this original form developed at WE! Become a great team player while honing your unique voice, and master a form with teammates and friends!

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 – 8:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Wednesdays 6:00–8:00 PM · 4 sessions

On-camera commercial acting workshop online via Zoom based on fundamental acting in a short-scene study format, with self-taping techniques. Designed for beginners and advanced.

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM · Thursdays 5:00–8:00 PM · 5 weeks

Having trouble making choices? Make your scenes easier by slowing down your scene work and tapping into what you would do in real life. Think less about "getting it right" by using your gut response to inform your improv response. Keep heightened scenes simple by using your own experiences as a touchstone for choices, staying committed and using the environment. Note: Class will end between 2:30pm and 3pm pending on that week's exercises. Please note: There will be no class on 11/28.

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Saturdays 12:00–3:00 PM · 6 sessions

LIVE in-person 8-week stand-up comedy class in Glendale covering writing structures, performance, and a showcase.

Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 – 9:30 PM · Wednesdays 6:30–9:30 PM · Starts Nov 11 · 8 weeks

In-person ShortBurst Theatre workshops focusing on improvisation, writing, scene study, monologue building, physical expression, and creating a multi-media performance presented live on the last day of the session. On-going theatre workout for beginners through professionals.

Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 – 9:30 PM · Mondays 7:00–9:30 PM · Adults · Application required

Level 1 & 2 stand-up comedy class on Zoom covering comedy structures, writing, and performance over eight weeks.

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 – 9:00 PM · Tuesdays 5:30–9:00 PM · Starts Nov 14 · 8 weeks

All-encompassing acting class blending high-level improvisation, scene study, and on-camera technique for students serious about professional-level on-camera skills. Four-week workshop cycle with Japheth Gordon.

Sat, Jan 2 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Starts Jan 2 · 4 weeks · Teens

Includes free consultation, character exploration, hands-on experience, performance techniques, use of film sets, collaborative environment, and tips to help improve.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 4 weeks

Ongoing acting classes for kids ages 7 to 17 covering improv, scene study, on-camera training, cold reading, audition technique, and interview skills, taught by Melissa Hayden. Individualized instruction and private or on-set coaching also available.

Ongoing enrollment · Kids