What's new / 2026-10-26
23 classes were newly published to the Arlo directory this Los Angeles week.
Shoot, act in, and edit your own film while learning filmmaking fundamentals, story composition, production scheduling, scripting, lighting, HD shooting, and editing with special effects. Students create 1 short film, commercial, or PSA.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Online interactive class where students develop acting technique through improvisational games and exercises, film and television audition practice, and scenes and monologues from comedy to drama.
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Discover and uncover the fullness of your talent. Learn how to attack a part in a play or film, handle auditions, sell yourself as an actor, and the differences between stage and film acting.
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 – 10:00 PM · Thursdays 6:00–10:00 PM
Prepares students with the tools required to break through in Hollywood. For actors who need an agent, who are trying to get to the next level, who are unsatisfied with the amount of auditions they are getting, and who have an agent but need to book work.
Sun, Mar 7 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Mondays 7:00–10:00 PM
Practice with sides from movies and TV. Form a toolbox of acting tools when approaching a role or scene for film, television, or theater. Covers foundations of acting, creative imagination, script breakdown, creating a truthful character, and mastering body and voice.
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:30 AM · Saturdays 11:30 AM · 8 weeks
This 6-week class teaches teens improv in a fun, collaborative environment. Students learn how to hone their unique comedic voice while also working with others to create comedy. Taught by improv pro Rebekka Johnson, students learn both short-form improv games and longer scene-work, exploring the art of making it all up on the spot… together. Showcase following final class on Sunday, December 6 @ 2:00 PM. No class Sunday, November 29 for Thanksgiving.
Schedule not published · 6 weeks · Teens
Single class payment for Teen Audition Code (Ages 11+).
Ongoing enrollment · Drop-in · Teens
In this six-week class, students will learn the fundamentals of improv comedy in a safe, collaborative environment. Veteran improv teacher Ari Voukydis emphasizes the “fun” of improv fundamentals, by teaching improv games, scene work and the power of team work. Showcase directly following final class.
Schedule not published · 6 weeks · Kids
Jo-Ann Pantoja hosts a free in-person working audit on auditioning for TV and film, the business side of acting, and the studio. Attendees perform with sides, receive professional feedback, and cover self-tapes, choices on camera, memorization, and mindset.
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Nov 14 – Nov 14 · 1 session
Free on-camera audition working audit via Zoom with Jo-Ann Pantoja covering TV & film auditioning, self-tapes, mindset, and the business side of acting, with performance and professional feedback.
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Nov 7 – Nov 7 · 1 session
On-location professional demo reel filming with Red Camera, sound, and professional editing; includes rehearsals, training, and direction by Deborah Lemen; two scenes including one original script.
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 – 9:00 PM · Dec 4 – Dec 5 · 2 sessions · Adults
Free in-person workshop on the Annie Grindlay philosophy and audition preparation. Overview of audition prep, emotions through honest acting, physicality, self-tape tips, and Q&A. Volunteers work on-camera with sides; a printed acting resume is needed.
Mon, Nov 2 · 1:30 – 3:00 PM · Nov 2 – Nov 2 · 1 session
Ongoing enrollment · 6 sessions · Teens
Audition Technique - Comedy & Drama Online @ Zoom. Immersive class exploring all genres with The Shari Shaw Method. Basics of script analysis; work 3 times per class.
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 – 8:00 PM · Sundays 4:00–8:00 PM · 4 sessions
Audition Technique & Scene Study - Comedy & Drama (Intermediate / Advanced). Audition work includes Shari’s 7 Steps and scene work with on-camera performance & playback. Everyone receives a WeTransfer video of daily performances.
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursdays 11:00 AM–1:00 PM · 4 sessions
Audition Technique - Comedy & Drama (Foundations). Explores all genres with tips to build confidence. Actors work 3 times per class with constructive critique; video scene copy to review at home. Recommended for positive, committed actors.
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 – 6:00 PM · Tuesdays 4:00–6:00 PM · 4 sessions
No-obligation workshop for new students to meet Annie, see how she teaches, and experience the Annie Grindlay Method. Everyone gets sides; two volunteers prepare and are put on tape while Annie breaks down the material.
Mon, Nov 9 · 1:30 – 2:30 PM · Mondays 1:30–2:30 PM · Nov 9 – Nov 9 · 1 session
Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Sundays 7:00–10:00 PM
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:30 – 5:30 PM · Fridays 2:30–5:30 PM
Ongoing enrollment
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Tuesdays 7:00–10:00 PM
Students refine their comedic voice through advanced techniques, creating sketches under tight deadlines. The class focuses on essential sketch elements, offering individual feedback and resulting in a personal sketch packet.
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:00 – 10:00 PM · Wednesdays 7:00–10:00 PM