New LA acting classes · Oct 19–25, 2026

The actor's workout to build technique through regular scene work and acting practice.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · Teens

This class takes place over Zoom and is taught by Gina Simms. Youth Acting Class is a 3 week "Actor's Gym" meeting twice a week where students work specifically and correctly. Scenes are given during class with no homework, and nothing to prepare before class begins. Students are redirected in their second read and will learn how to properly take direction (whether it be from casting or a director on set) without getting in their heads and losing authentic connection. This course is dedicated to the working actor between jobs to keep their acting muscles in shape! Young artists strengthen script analysis, and in a short time behave truthfully with full connection to the material. The performer’s ability to bring themselves to any role given is the goal of this course. Prerequisite: Acting Technique. Break down a scene with little time. Gain confidence with new material. Find the WHY behind the words. Handle physicality in scenes. Strengthen memorization skills. Calm audition anxiety. Class runs for 1.5- 2 hours each week. Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot.

Sat, Apr 10 · 9:00 – 10:30 AM

A weekly scene study class designed to sharpen an actors script analysis and overall acting skills.

Schedule not published · Teens

8pm $15 Free parking, free wine and snacks, Party on the patio!

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 – 10:00 PM

Study the fundamentals of modern clown with the artists who make the Elysian “clowning’s North American nerve center.” Use your body, hone your presence onstage, connect vividly with your audience, and create performances that are radically playful, vulnerable, strange, mischievous, gloriously dumb and beautiful.

Schedule not published · Through Nov 15 · 4 weeks

Study the fundamentals of modern clown with the artists who make the Elysian “clowning’s North American nerve center.” Use your body, hone your presence onstage, connect vividly with your audience, and create performances that are radically playful, vulnerable, strange, mischievous, gloriously dumb and beautiful.

Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 6:00–10:00 PM · Nov 4 – Dec 2 · 4 weeks

AUDITIONS: GLORIOUS!: The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, the Worst Singer in the World Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater By Peter Quilter Directed by Gregory Cohen AUDITION DATES: Mar. 22 - 24, 2027 Monday, Mar. 22, 2027 - 7pm - 9pm: Open Call Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2027 - 7pm - … Continue reading AUDITIONS: GLORIOUS! →

Mon, Mar 22 · 7:00 – 7:00 PM

AUDITIONS: THE CRUCIBLE Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater By Arthur Miller Directed by James Rice AUDITION DATES: Feb. 8 - 10, 2027 Monday, Feb. 8, 2027 - 7pm - 9pm: Open Call Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027 - 7pm - 9pm: Open Call Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2027 - 7pm - 10pm: Callbacks … Continue reading AUDITIONS: THE CRUCIBLE →

Mon, Feb 8 · 7:00 – 7:00 PM

AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE Playing in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater By Agatha Christie Directed by Michael Hovance AUDITION DATES: Nov. 2 - 4, 2026 Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 - 7pm - 9pm: Open Call Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 - 7pm - 9pm: Open Call Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026 … Continue reading AUDITIONS: Agatha Christie’s AND THEN THERE WERE NONE →

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 – 7:00 PM

An accelerated course that covers the foundations of acting technique and auditioning. Online over Zoom for teens.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 6 weeks · Teens

An accelerated course that covers the foundations of acting technique. Online over Zoom for ages 10-14.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 3 weeks · Kids

Online comedy intensive with casting director Howard Meltzer. Scenes from his past projects are sent prior to the session; actors prep a scene, take part in an interactive seminar on post-pandemic industry expectations and single-cam/multi-cam/drama/film auditions, then perform live for verbal redirection and feedback, followed by a self-tape and written evaluation.

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Nov 7 – Nov 7 · 1 session

Schedule not published

Casting director workshop covering strong choices, type, self-tapes, audition prep, callbacks, and casting insights. Scenes provided; interactive seminar format.

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 – 3:00 PM · Dec 6 – Dec 6 · 1 session · All ages

Schedule not published

Unleash your inner Bouffon through ensemble play, chorus work, mocking, non-linear ritualized play, and investigating dynamics of objects, actions, and roles. Suitable for actors, clowns, comedians, improvisers, dancers, devisors and anyone investigating pleasure, play and fun.

Wed, Oct 28 · 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Through Oct 29 · 4 sessions

Move. Read. Play. Jeff Michalski is forwarding improv and acting to the next evolutionary level. Jeff Michalski has taught all forms of improvisation for over twenty years, as well as developed his own long-form techniques.

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Drop-in · Through Oct 31

Experience a sit-com week in one class. Students get a script before class for table read, rehearsal and run-through, then re-writes and another run-through, plus sit-com schedule, tone, joke structure, set etiquette, and how to work with writers, directors, and crew.

Sat, Nov 14 · 3:30 – 5:30 PM · Nov 14 – Nov 14 · 1 session · Teens

This inspiring seven-week class is great for actors outside of Los Angeles who want to workout with a working actor and learn the skills and mindset that it takes to be successful. Every session the actors will do multiple exercises: auditions, self tapes, and shooting scenes as well as learning how to be present, confident and focused in their work and career. They will also learn how to use acting lessons in their daily lives. Based on Gregg’s popular book “GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER: Finding Success in Acting and Life.

Tue, Nov 24 · 7 weeks

In-person acting class at Whitmore-Lindley Theater with career coaching included in tuition while attending.

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

In-person acting class at Brickhouse Theater with career coaching included in tuition while attending.

Wed, Oct 28 · 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesdays 11:30 AM · Audit available

Comprehensive live 10-class 1-1 coaching program on Zoom with personalized mentoring, self-tape technique, monologue and scene coaching, demo reel guidance, and agency guidance. Flexible scheduling.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 10 sessions

For actors with a basic foundation; every student is guaranteed to work every week on scenes and/or exercises.

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 – 9:30 PM · Fridays 6:00–9:30 PM

Advanced sitcom acting class in the comedy program.

Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Mondays 7:00–10:00 PM

After the One-Day Comedy Intensive, actors continue The Sedita Method through exercises, prepared scenes and auditioning.

Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Thursdays 7:00–10:00 PM

The Game of the Scene.

Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 – 6:00 PM · Sundays 3:00–6:00 PM · Starts Nov 8

Winter 6-week online acting class on Zoom with Walid to help book more film and TV roles this pilot season. Open to all levels with individualized feedback, personalized coaching, all-new material and scripts provided. Culminates with a presentation to an industry special guest in the final session.

Tue, Feb 2 · 5:00 PM · Tuesdays 5:00 PM · Feb 2 – Mar 9 · 6 weeks

Schedule not published

40 point feedback rubric includes feedback on characters, world, story episodic launch scenic journey pacing, tone, voice act breaks, act structure, length consistency, narrative devices, continuity + more! Phone call will break down notes, offer pitches if solicited, and ans

Ongoing enrollment confirmed

A 2-Day On Camera Intensive for Actors Who Want to Be Ready When the Opportunity Comes. From auditioning to set.

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM · Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 2 sessions · Audit available

Nail auditions and be part of the casting experience via simulated auditions and callbacks. On Zoom; covers self-tape and Zoom auditions, redirections, and booking tips.

Thu, Feb 4 · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM · 3 sessions · All ages

A week-long intensive immersion in the Stella Adler Technique with five days of scene work and script analysis for film and television, including Adler Technique, on-camera work, movement, audition skills, and improvisation.

Mon, Nov 9 · 5 sessions · Adults · Application required

Virtual workshop with Casting Director John Frank Levey. Students will perform chosen scenes audition style with a reader over Zoom.

Sun, Nov 15 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Nov 15 – Nov 15 · 1 session · Teens

ZBS YPAC 1-Week Package For TV Focus Camp. Tuition covers payment for the 1-week camp. Mention the name of the student and the section (Kids/Teens) in the notes.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 1 week · Teens

The tuition covers your payment for the full 1-week intensive. Please feel free to mention the Name of the Student & the section (Kids, Teens or Adults) in the notes.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 1 week

In this six-week class, kids will learn the fundamentals of stand-up comedy in an encouraging, collaborative environment. Kids will learn joke writing, stand-up and public speaking in a safe, fun space. Teacher Susan Burke brings her experience as a stand-up comedian, comedy writer and mother to the class. Kids will not just learn how to write funny jokes, but also how to craft story, find their voice and work well with others. Free Showcase: Sunday, December 13 @ 2:00 PM at The Lyric Hyperion // 2106 Hyperion Ave. Please note no class Sunday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · 6 weeks · Kids

Not kid acting. Not showing, but LIVING! BEING! With endless options of kids acting classes here in LA, there’s a real disconnect with what storytelling is and what truth really looks and feels like. How do we teach children to be authentic and subtle and to let themselves be seen? Taught by acto

Ongoing enrollment confirmed

In this six-week class, kids will learn improv and sketch comedy in a safe, collaborative environment. Kids will work together creating, improvising, listening, writing and, most importantly, having fun. Taught by moms / comedians Anne Gregory and Ilana Cohn-Sullivan.

Schedule not published · Jan 23 – Mar 6 · 6 weeks · Kids

A 6-week course for non-actors using improv, acting exercises, and paired scenework to build professional and personal skills.

Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Thursdays 7:00–10:00 PM · 6 weeks

Through improvisation and scene work, explore basic concepts of the Meisner approach to acting with a focus on creating and living in imaginary circumstances. Learn to work more independently, improve rehearsal and research skills, and strengthen vocal and movement skills.

Wed, Jan 6 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:00–10:00 PM · Jan 6 – Mar 17 · 11 weeks

Level 3 This commercial class is all about delivering a winning self-tape! Every week, you will be sending in a tape. The class focuses on specifics, both technically and creatively, to be seen in the best light. A casting professional & agent, or manager attends the final class. Judy’s book, “I Booked It!” is required for this class.

Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Nov 11 – Dec 9 · 4 sessions · Adults

LEVEL 1 Our 6-week commercial foundation class for actors who have not booked more than 20 jobs, or for actors wanting to learn all of Judy's invaluable booking techniques. Each week is devoted to a different type of Commercial Audition. Actors work multiple times a night. And a bonus, branding with image consultant, Tom Burke, attends the final class and gives feedback on your headshots. Also, an agent or manager attends the final class and sees you work. Taught by various teachers, including "Favorite On-Camera Teacher" Judy Kain. Judy’s book, “I Booked It!” is required for this class.

Schedule not published · Through Nov 30 · 6 weeks · Adults

Work with actor, Donna Rusch, and casting professional and actor, Doug Traer, on the do’s and don’ts of auditioning for tv, film and commercials. Break down commercial scripts and make strong choices. With DOUG TRAER & DONNA RUSCH.

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 – 2:00 PM · Saturdays 12:00–2:00 PM · Nov 7 – Dec 5 · Kids

This ongoing Meisner-based class is dedicated to developing the actor and is designed specifically for deepening the actor's work, making it more personal and truthful. Learn to live truthfully in imaginary circumstances. Students work every week. 14 Students Max. With STACY EDWARDS

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 – 10:30 PM · Tuesdays 7:00–10:30 PM · Application required

Level 2 Learn how to master buttons and begin each scene with a launch, and discover how to put your stamp on the copy to stand out at commercial auditions! This is a commercial class focused on improvising. The only place you are asked to improvise in this business is at commercial auditions, and nowadays it is expected! Find your personality and unique voice in commercials. Work every week to build confidence. With LISA FREDRICKSON, Acclaimed Commercial Booker, Improv Teacher at IMPRO/CAL Lutheran University, & Improv performing member. Judy’s book, “I Booked It!” is required for this class.

Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 – 9:30 PM · Tuesdays 7:00–9:30 PM · Nov 3 – Dec 8 · 5 sessions · Adults

Free acting audition class hosted by Jo-Ann Pantoja as a working audit and preview of Audition & Business Mindset; sides provided at the studio; perform and get business questions answered. You can only audit once in a 4 month period.

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 1 session · Adults · Audit available

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

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · All ages

A different film is made each week. Students will write and star in their own original short film.

Ongoing enrollment confirmed · All ages