How much do acting classes cost in Los Angeles? (2026)

LA acting class prices from Arlo's live data: median monthly, per-class and course tuition, what each school states, and how to compare prices fairly.

By Arlo EditorsPublished October 8, 2026Updated October 8, 20265 min read

Live data as of October 8, 2026

Key takeaways

As of October 8, 2026, the median monthly tuition for an ongoing Los Angeles acting class listed on Arlo is $295 (n=7 listings from 5 schools).
As of October 8, 2026, the median 6–8 week acting course in Los Angeles listed on Arlo costs $425 (n=6 listings from 5 schools).
As of October 8, 2026, the median price of a single acting class or drop-in in Los Angeles listed on Arlo is $75 (n=4 listings from 3 schools).
As of October 8, 2026, 81 of the 238 Los Angeles acting schools in Arlo's directory publish a price on their own website.
Among the 11 LA schools whose stated price is only monthly, amounts run from $149 to $495 a month; the median school's lowest monthly price is $250 (as of October 8, 2026).

Figures come from Arlo's live directory and update hourly. Free to cite with a link to this page.

The short answer

There is no single price for an acting class in Los Angeles, because schools do not sell the same thing. One studio charges by the month for an ongoing weekly class. Another sells a six-week course for one price. A third sells a single Saturday workshop, and a private coach bills by the hour. A $300 figure can mean a month of classes, a whole course, or one long day, so the first question is always: what does this price buy?

That is why Arlo never averages prices across billing types. The table below groups current, source-checked listings by what the price covers and reports the median, the middle half and the full range for each group. A statistic built from fewer than 3 listings, or from a single school, is withheld rather than shown. The numbers update every hour from the live directory, so the date above the table is the date they describe.

Median prices on Arlo right now

Current LA listings, as of October 8, 2026
What the price covers	Median	Middle half	Range	Listings (schools)
Per class or drop-in	$75	$61–$81	$20–$99	4 (3)
Per month (ongoing classes)	$295	$295–$348	$295–$480	7 (5)
Per term or course	$360	$300–$425	$275–$579	9 (7)
Courses of 6 to 8 weeks	$425	$365–$519	$300–$579	6 (5)

22 of 65 current listings state a price with a clear billing basis. Groups with fewer than 3 listings or only one school are withheld. Method and CSV: LA Acting Class Index.

By class type (current listings)
Class type	Billing basis	Median	Listings
On-camera	Per class or drop-in	$75	4
Scene study	Per month (ongoing classes)	$295	6
Audition prep	Per month (ongoing classes)	$335	4
On-camera	Per month (ongoing classes)	$295	4
Scene study	Per term or course	$392.50	6
On-camera	Per term or course	$330	4

What each kind of class usually costs

Most LA training fits one of five shapes. Each has its own billing habit, and comparing across shapes is where most price confusion starts.

Ongoing weekly classes (scene study, technique, on-camera workouts) are usually billed monthly. You keep coming as long as you pay, and many studios ask for a minimum number of months or a registration fee on top.
Multi-week courses (an 8-week Meisner foundation, a 6-week improv level, a 4-week audition intensive) are billed once for the whole run, sometimes in installments. They start on fixed dates, so missing the start can mean waiting for the next cohort.
Single classes and drop-ins are priced per class. They are the cheapest way to try a teacher, but the per-class price is usually higher than the same class bought as part of a series.
Workshops and intensives run from one day to a few weekends. Compare them carefully, because length varies so much: a three-hour workshop and a two-week intensive can both be called workshops.
Private coaching is billed per session or per hour. It suits audition preparation for a specific role more than long-term training.

The school-by-school table further down shows which of these bases each school names in its own price range, and the summary right below counts only schools whose range names a single basis. A range like "$99 single class; $375 for four classes" names two bases, so it is listed but left out of the summary.

What schools state on their own sites, as of October 8, 2026
Billing basis	Schools	Lowest stated	Highest stated	Median low end
Per month (ongoing class)	11	$149	$495	$250
Per class, as stated	4	$35	$550	$128
Per multi-week course, cycle or series	29	$55	$4,200	$325
Per workshop, intensive or bootcamp	5	$45	$600	$200
Per hour or private session	3	$50	$190	$159

Counts only schools whose published range names a single billing basis. “Median low end” is the middle value of each school's lowest stated price. Amounts are as written by each school.

What drives the price

Two classes with the same monthly price can be very different deals. These are the factors that move the number, roughly in the order they matter to what you actually get:

Hours in the room. A month of four three-hour classes is twelve hours of training; a month of four ninety-minute classes is six. Ask how long each class runs and how many classes a month the fee covers.
How often you work. In scene study, the number that matters is how often you get up and get notes, not how long you sit in the room. A large class at a low price can mean you work once every two or three weeks.
Class size. A smaller group means more attention for each student, and the price may reflect that. Ask for the maximum number of students, not the average.
The teacher. Some studios price classes by teacher, so two classes at the same studio can cost different amounts. Ask which teacher a quoted price is for.
Format. In-person classes carry rent for a theater or studio space. Online classes do not, and some schools price them differently; check each listing rather than assuming online is cheaper.
Commitment. A lower monthly rate sometimes comes with a minimum commitment, such as three months paid up front. Compare the total you are agreeing to pay, not only the monthly figure.

How to compare prices fairly

The fairest single number is the cost per hour of class, but it only works when you use real numbers from the school and keep its limits in mind. Here is the method, with made-up numbers to show the math (they are an example, not any school's prices):

Write down the total you will pay for one billing period, including any registration fee spread over the months you expect to stay.
Count the hours of class that period includes: classes per period times hours per class.
Divide. A $300 month of four 3-hour classes works out to $25 per class hour. A $420 six-week course that meets once a week for 2.5 hours is 15 hours, or $28 per class hour.
Then adjust for what the hour contains. If the first class lets every student work every week and the second has twenty people taking turns, the cheaper hour may be the worse deal.

Per-hour math is a comparison tool, not a quality score. It ignores the teacher, the class size, and how much individual feedback you get. Use it to spot outliers, then audit the class before you decide.

If a school lists only a range ("$250 to $400 per month"), ask which price applies to the class you want. A range often covers several levels, teachers or class lengths at the same studio.

Costs that are easy to miss

Registration or interview fees charged once before your first class.
Minimum commitments, for example a required number of months or a full term paid up front.
Audit fees. Some schools charge to sit in on a class, and some credit that fee toward tuition if you join. The audit guide lists every policy Arlo has recorded.
Rehearsal time and space outside class, which scene study usually expects.
Showcase or performance fees at the end of a course.
Missed-class and refund rules. Ask whether a missed class can be made up and what happens if you stop partway through a term.

None of these are signs of a bad school; they are just part of the price. Ask for them in writing before you pay. A workshop whose price is really for access to a casting decision-maker is a different matter, and California law limits what those may promise; see the guide to pay-to-meet casting workshops.

Every school that publishes a price

As of October 8, 2026, 81 of the 238 LA acting schools in Arlo's directory publish a price on their own website. Each range below is the school's own, as Arlo recorded it, with the billing basis it names. Confirm the current price on the school's site before you pay.

3-2-1 Acting Studios
La Crescenta
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $372-$745 for 10 classes
Formats
In person, Online, Drop-in, Ongoing weekly
Audits
Not stated
Source: 321talentshowcase.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
A Plus Voice Overs
Sherman Oaks
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $450 per 4 week course
Formats
In person, Multi-week course, Intensive
Audits
Not stated
Source: aplusvoiceovers.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
About The Work Actors Studio
Hollywood
Several billing bases
Price as stated: 3 monthly payments of $329 for Groundwork Engineer Level (12 week series); $145 per hour private audition coaching
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: about-the-work.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Acting As An Artform
Pasadena
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $99 single class; $375 for four classes; $25 to sit in
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: actingasanartform.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Acting Class Now
Downtown, Los Angeles
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $25–$425 (e.g. $25 Zoom session; $200/4 Thursdays scene study; $425 for 8-day technique)
Formats
In person, Online, Drop-in, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Private coaching +1
Audits
Not stated
Source: actingclassnow.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Actors Improv Studio
Brentwood
Price as stated: $20 online class; $50 per in-person class ($37.50 each when signing up for 4 or more)
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop
Audits
Free
Source: actorsimprovstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Adventures in Voice Acting (Bang Zoom!)
Burbank
Per workshop, intensive or bootcamp
Price as stated: $225-$525 per workshop
Formats
Online, In person, Workshop, Multi-week course
Audits
Not stated
Source: adventuresinvoiceacting.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Alan Gordon Studio
Per class, as stated
Price as stated: $35-$55 per class
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: alangordonstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Alexia Robinson Studio
Valley Village
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $150-$250 per month
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: alexiarobinsonstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
An Acting Studio
Hollywood
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $295 per month for Scene Study; $900 for 12-week Technique course
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Fee
Source: anactingstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Andrew Wood Acting Studio
Hollywood
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $680 for the ten-week Essentials Workshop
Formats
In person, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Workshop, Intensive
Audits
Not stated
Source: andrewwoodla.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Annie Grindlay Studio
Mid-Wilshire
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $475-$575 per 4-week intensive
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: anniegrindlay.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →

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Best Acting Schools
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $50-$150/hour; $300 per 4-week group class
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: best-acting-schools.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Braintracks Audio
Per hour or private session
Price as stated: $190 USD per fifty minute session
Formats
In person, Online, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: braintracksaudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Caryn West's Space for Actors
West Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $240-$325 per 4 weeks
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: theauditioncoach.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
ComedySportz LA
Burbank
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $65 for a 3-hour intensive; $275–$300 per 6-week class
Formats
Multi-week course, Intensive, Ongoing weekly, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: cszla.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Crash Acting
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $250 every 4 week pay period
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Intensive
Audits
Fee
Source: crashacting.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
Koreatown
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $22 single class - $600/Month
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: debbieallendanceacademy.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Deborah Lemen Acting Studio
Los Feliz
Price as stated: $305-$650 for Kids/Teen/Adult Acting sessions
Formats
Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: deborahlemenactingstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Film Actors Workshop
Santa Monica
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $85-$95 for each 2-week cycle
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: filmactorsworkshop.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Graham Shiels Studios
Mid-Wilshire
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $295-$320 per 4 classes
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: grahamshielsstudios.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Gregg Binkley's Working Actors Workshop
Toluca Lake
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $225 per four sessions (Working Class); $395 per seven-week online workshop; $400 per eight-week foundation class
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop +1
Audits
Free
Source: greggbinkley.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Hollywood Casting Studio
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $250/month
Formats
In person, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: hollywoodcastingstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
IAMA Theatre Company
Atwater Village
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $300-$425 per multi-week class; $1,750 for Actors Summer Intensive
Formats
Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: iamatheatre.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Jeffrey Marcus Acting Class
Mid-City
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $275/4 consecutive class sessions; $80/1 class session
Formats
Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Fee
Source: jeffreymarcus.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Jeffrey Meek Studio
North Hollywood
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $265-$275 per month
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: jeffreymeek.net· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Joe Anthony Studios
Sherman Oaks
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $79/session–$360/month
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: joeanthonystudios.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Katt Shea Acting Classes
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $289-$400 per month
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: kattshea.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Killian's Workshop
North Hollywood
Per workshop, intensive or bootcamp
Price as stated: $285 per workshop
Formats
Online, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: killiansworkshop.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
LA Stand Ups
Brentwood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $450 per 6-week class
Formats
Multi-week course, Private coaching, Online
Audits
Offered, cost not stated
Source: lastandups.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Los Angeles Community of Acting and Entertainment
North Hollywood
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $60-$395 per class or camp
Formats
Online, Drop-in, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: la-cae.org· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Michael Howard Studios
Chelsea Arts District
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $275-$295 per month
Formats
Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: michaelhowardstudios.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Michelle Danner Acting Studio
Santa Monica
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $250 for 4-Week Program; $400 for 8-Week Intensive
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: michelledanner.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Musical Theatre West
Long Beach
Price as stated: $15 ($20 at the door) for Wednesday classes; $25 ($30 at the door) for Holiday Spectacular
Formats
Workshop, Drop-in
Audits
Not stated
Source: musical.org· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Nancy Friedman Acting Studio
Hollywood
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $350-$600 for 4-Week or 6-week Classes; workshops $85-$415
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: nancysactingstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Paul Schackman's Actor's Instinct
West LA
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $250 Monthly
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: actorsinstinct.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Playhouse West
North Hollywood
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $230-$255 per month
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop
Audits
Free
Source: playhousewest.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Posey Acting Academy
Glendale
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $149/mo Adult Academy · $199/mo Youth Academy
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: poseyactingacademy.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
RAW Acting Studio
Culver City
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $375 per series (four consecutive weeks)
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Private coaching
Audits
Fee
Source: rawactingstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Real Voice LA
Per session (length not stated)
Price as stated: $30 per session
Formats
In person, Online, Workshop, Intensive, Multi-week course, Ongoing weekly
Audits
Offered, cost not stated
Source: realvoicela.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Road To Performance Actor Workshops
Long Beach
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $185-$295 for 6 weeks / $185 for 4 weeks
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: road-to-performance-actor-workshops.ueniweb.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Ruskin School of Acting
Santa Monica
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $25 per class-$480 per session
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Ongoing weekly
Audits
Not stated
Source: ruskinschool.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Scott Sedita Acting Studios
Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $975 per ten-week cycle
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: scottseditaacting.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Shari Shaw Studios
Studio City
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $275-$300 for 4 consecutive classes
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop +1
Audits
Not stated
Source: sharishaw.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
SIMPLY ACTING INC
Sherman Oaks
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $320 for 4 classes, $540 for 8 classes
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: simplyactinginc.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Speiser/Sturges Acting Studio
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $900 per nine-week Technique program
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Workshop, Intensive, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: speisersturges.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Stan Kirsch Studios
Brentwood
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $150-$350 for online bootcamps/courses
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: stankirschstudios.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Stand Up Comedy Clinic
Glendale
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $329-$575 per course or workshop
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching +1
Audits
Not stated
Source: standupcomedyclinic.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Standupcomedyclass.com
Venice
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $1049 for the 10 week class
Formats
Multi-week course, Online
Audits
Not stated
Source: standupcomedyclass.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Stella Adler Academy of Acting - Los Angeles
Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $800-$900 per 8 Weeks
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: stellaadler.la· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Stuart Rogers' Studios
North Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $325-$375 per six-week online class
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: stuartrogersstudios.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Studio For Performing Arts Los Angeles
West Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $199 per 7-week class
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop +1
Audits
Not stated
Source: studioforperformingarts.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Susan Giosa Acting Studio
Santa Monica
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $160-$560 per 4 week cycle
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Fee
Source: susangiosa.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Tao Comedy Studio
Koreatown
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $550 per 8 Week All Levels Workshop
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: taocomedystudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Terry Berland Workshops
Per workshop, intensive or bootcamp
Price as stated: $180-$495 per workshop
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: terryberlandworkshops.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Acting Center
Sherman Oaks
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $320/month online; $450–$480/month in-studio; $650–$700 two-week intensive
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: theactingcenterla.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Actors Circle
Culver City
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $45-$60 per class; $162-$504 for 4-12 weeks
Formats
Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: theactorscircle.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Actors Company
West Hollywood
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $240–$300 per month
Formats
Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: theactorscompanyla.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Actors Group
Burbank
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $300.00 for 8 weeks
Formats
Online, In person, Multi-week course, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: tagstudio.org· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The AFA Studio
Toluca Lake
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $240–$280 per month
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: theafastudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Annex Acting Studio
Van Nuys
Per hour or private session
Price as stated: $50/hr session
Formats
Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: theannexactingstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio
North Hollywood
Price as stated: $78 for 3 self-study classes to $310 for Monday Masterclass; ongoing Audition Technique $294
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Free or fee, by class
Source: cbacting.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Groundlings
West Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $55-$850 per course (1 to 12 sessions)
Formats
In person, Online, Drop-in, Multi-week course, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: groundlings.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Heller Approach Acting Studio
North Hollywood
Per month (ongoing class)
Price as stated: $295-$495 per month
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: thehellerapproach.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Hollywood Initiative
Fairfax
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $3800-$4200 USD for the Pilot Season Program
Formats
Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: thehollywoodinitiative.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Idiot Workshop
Los Feliz
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $240-$295 per 6 weeks
Formats
Multi-week course, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop, Online
Audits
Not stated
Source: theidiotworkshop.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Larry Moss Studio
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $650 tuition for working actors; $80 one day, $150 two days, or $275 all 4 sessions for auditors
Formats
Online, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Offered, cost not stated
Source: larrymoss.org· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute - Los Angeles
West Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $800-$1935 per 12 Weeks
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: strasberg.edu· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Lyndon Technique Acting Classes
North Hollywood
Per workshop, intensive or bootcamp
Price as stated: $200 for The Lyndon Technique Intensive
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: thelyndontechnique.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Modern Actor Coaching
Westchester
Per hour or private session
Price as stated: $159.00 per 1 hour session
Formats
Online, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: the-modern-actor.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Pack Theater
Los Feliz
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $300-$330 per 8 weeks
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course
Audits
Not stated
Source: packtheater.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Robey Theatre Company
Burbank
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $500 for a 10-week session
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: therobeytheatrecompany.org· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Shared Experience Studio
Per class, as stated
Price as stated: $180-$275 per class
Formats
Drop-in, Multi-week course, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: thesharedexperiencestudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Storytellers Conservatory
Culver City
Per class, as stated
Price as stated: $75/class
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Free
Source: storytellersconservatory.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Taylor Studio
Burbank
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $300 for the 2 weeks; $380 per month
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: thetaylorstudio.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
The Voicecaster
Burbank
Per workshop, intensive or bootcamp
Price as stated: $45–$600 per workshop
Formats
Online, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop, Ongoing weekly
Audits
Not stated
Source: voicecaster.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Training Center
Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $400-$525 per Improv 101 course
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Workshop
Audits
Not stated
Source: ucbcomedy.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Voice Masters
Granada Hills
Per class, as stated
Price as stated: $249-$550 per class
Formats
In person, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Not stated
Source: voice-masters.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Will Wallace Acting Company
Sherman Oaks
Several billing bases
Price as stated: $140 for 2 sessions to $350-$390 per month
Formats
Online, Ongoing weekly, Intensive, Workshop, Private coaching
Audits
Fee
Source: wallaceacting.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Young Actors Space
North Hollywood
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $300-$600 per multi-week class
Formats
In person, Online, Multi-week course, Workshop, Intensive, Private coaching
Audits
Offered, cost not stated
Source: youngactorsspace.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →
Zak Barnett Studios
Mid-Wilshire
Per multi-week course, cycle or series
Price as stated: $325 every four weeks (CORE, 12-week commitment) to $400 every four weeks (CRAFT, 12-week commitment); without commitmen
Formats
In person, Online, Ongoing weekly, Multi-week course, Intensive, Private coaching
Audits
Fee
Source: zakbarnett.com· Last checked October 8, 2026· Arlo profile →

Questions actors ask

How much do acting classes cost in Los Angeles?

It depends on how the class is billed. As of October 8, 2026, among current listings on Arlo, the median ongoing class costs $295 a month (n=7) and the median multi-week course costs $425 (n=6). Compare prices only within the same billing basis.

How much is a single acting class or drop-in in LA?

As of October 8, 2026, the median single-class price among current LA listings on Arlo is $75, with a range of $20 to $99 (n=4 listings from 3 schools).

How much does private acting coaching cost in LA?

As of October 8, 2026, 3 LA schools state a price per hour or per private session, ranging from $50 to $190. Session length differs, so ask how long a session runs.

Do most LA acting schools publish their prices?

No. As of October 8, 2026, 81 of the 238 schools in Arlo's directory publish a price on their own site. For the rest, ask for the total cost, including fees and any minimum commitment, in writing.

Is a more expensive acting class better?

Not by itself. Price reflects hours, class size, the teacher, the space and the commitment, not teaching quality, and Arlo does not rate teachers. Audit or try a class before you commit to a long or expensive program.

Sources

School facts: each school's own website, as recorded on its Arlo profile with the date last checked.

How we made this guide

Written by Arlo Editors. School facts come from each school's own website: Arlo's software reads the school's pages and keeps only facts the page text supports, with the date it was checked. Background on techniques and rules comes from the sources listed above. Lists are alphabetical unless a section says otherwise. Schools cannot pay to appear in a guide or to change their place in it, and Arlo does not rate teachers. Read Arlo's methodology or report a correction.

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