Schools / The Groundlings
Acting school in West Hollywood, Los Angeles
The Groundlings is an acting school in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, that teaches audition prep, commercial acting, improv, scene study and voiceover. As of October 28, 2026, Arlo lists 10 current classes at The Groundlings, confirmed on the school's own site. The school states its prices as $55-$850 per course (1 to 12 sessions).
The Groundlings School in Los Angeles offers improvisation, sketch writing, and related comedy training through Intro Track, Core Track, Lab Track, Acting Series, specialty, and teen classes. Classes include beginner options with no experience necessary, multi-session courses, one-day workshops, and online offerings alongside in-person instruction. Core Track requires a free audition; Lab Track is in-person only and builds on Intermediate. Teachers trained in the Groundlings program lead structured classes at the school associated with The Groundlings Theatre.
From the school's own pages (groundlings.com), last checked October 8, 2026.
10 current classes confirmed on the school's own site.
Improv Lab focuses on expanded character development and advanced scene work through improv and writing exercises, and culminaties in an improv performance on the Gary Austin Stage.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM · 11 sessions
This one-day workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of improv in an open, welcoming environment.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Full · waitlist · Saturdays 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
This 6-session workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation for beginners. No audition required!
Mon, Nov 2 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · 6 sessions
This 6-session class builds off the concepts explored in Workshop A with an emphasis on character work.
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · 6 sessions
A 4-class series featuring improv games and exercises that culminates in a performance.
Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 – 5:30 PM
This 12-session class uses the skills developed in Basic to concentrate on scene work and character development.
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM · 12 sessions
A one-day introduction to the world of Voiceover acting that gives students an overview of the kinds of job opportunities in the Voice-Over world and techniques to becoming a good actor behind the microphone.
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 – 2:30 PM · Sundays 12:00–2:30 PM
Students develop sketches and receive personalized feedback from instructors. The first four weeks focus on developing and refining sketches, the fifth week is dedicated to implementing revisions to be implemented on the 6th. Performance Labs include a fully costumed and staged performance on the Gary Austin Stage, and students receive a recording of the performance.
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Starts Nov 17 · 6 sessions · Application required
Also named on the school's site: Daniel Acker, Christopher Matias Aguila, Ashley Bell, Kevin Berntson, Tom Blank, Alex Bonifer, Lauren Burns, Michael Churven, Kimberly Condict, Sarah Cornell, David Crabb, John Crane, H Michael Croner, Navaris Darson, Sam DeSurra, Drew Droege, Josh Duvendeck, Chris Eckert, Jeff Galante, Julian Gant, Anthony Guerino, Sean Hogan, David Jahn.