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Gary Spatz's The Playground
Acting school in West LA, Los Angeles
Gary Spatz's The Playground is an acting school in West LA, Los Angeles, that teaches audition prep, improv, the Meisner technique, on-camera acting and scene study. As of October 28, 2026, Arlo lists 6 current classes at Gary Spatz's The Playground, confirmed on the school's own site.
The Playground is a young actors’ conservatory in Los Angeles that teaches on-camera film and television acting. It offers programs for children, preteens, teens, young adults, and adults, including audition preparation, scene study, script analysis, improvisation techniques, and set coaching. Classes are live and in person, with private coaching also available, and a free trial class is offered. The studio is located at 10390 Santa Monica Blvd #100, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
At a glance
- What they teach
- Audition prep, Improv, Meisner, On-camera, Scene study, Voiceover & voice
- Techniques
- Script analysis, Improvisation techniques, Audition preparation, Set Coaching, on camera film and television acting
- Levels
- Beginner, Advanced, Professional, All levels
- Ages
- Kids, Teens, Adults
- Formats
- In person, Ongoing weekly, Workshop, Private coaching
- Auditing
- One free acting class is offered for kids, teens, and adults; audit options to observe before participating are also available.
From the school's own pages (theplayground.com), last checked October 8, 2026.
Current classes
6 current classes confirmed on the school's own site.
Young Adults Acting Class$480 / month
Gary Spatz's The Playground · West LAOne free live in-person acting class for young adults ages 18-28. Limited space.
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 – 8:30 PM · Thursdays 6:00–8:30 PM · Through Oct 29 · 5 sessions · Adults
Junior Varsity Acting Classes$350 / month
Gary Spatz's The Playground · West LAFor kids ages 7 to 13 who have completed introductory courses and are ready to move past games into scene study, character work, and on-camera basics. Sessions run about an hour and a half with scene partners and more specific feedback.
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:15 – 2:45 PM · Kids
Varsity Acting Classes$400 / month
Gary Spatz's The Playground · West LAScene study, character breakdowns, and on-camera technique for students past introductory material, with higher expectations and faster pace.
Sat, Oct 31 · 3:00 – 5:00 PM · Teens
Gary Spatz's The Playground · West LA
Free acting classes for children and teenagers ages 5-17 by appointment only; placed in an ongoing session matching age and availability.
Ongoing enrollment confirmed · All ages
Acting Classes For Adults 18+$480 / month
Gary Spatz's The Playground · West LAEvening scene study for adults 28 and up with warm-ups, partner scene work, notes, and filming every third class. Rolling four-week cycles.
Ongoing enrollment · 4 weeks · Adults · Application required
Teachers
Also named on the school's site: Gayla Goehl, Joe Spence, Kara Smith, Dallas Oliver, Rose Donahue, Danny Gonzalez, Maiya Reaves, Maggie O’Gara, Bill Garrett, Janet Davidson.