What this training is
The adult market covers everything from first classes for complete beginners to ongoing scene study that working actors stay in for years, plus technique programs measured in years and short intensives measured in days. There is no standard route through it, which is why choosing well depends more on being honest about your own stage than on finding the single best school.
Who it suits
Anyone from a complete beginner to a working professional. Because this page covers nearly the whole directory, it is more useful as a starting point than as a shortlist.
What these listings show
Counted from the verified records on this page when the site was last built, on 2026-08-15.
- Published pricing. 74 of 98 publish enough pricing to place them in a band: $ (29), $$ (33), $$$ (5), $$$$ (7). The other 24 do not publish rates, so you have to ask.
- Audit or trial. 30 of these 98 offer an audit or a trial class, which is the cheapest way to judge a teacher before committing.
- Audition required. 15 require an audition or placement before you can enroll, so plan for a step before the first class.
- Levels. 82 accept complete beginners and 80 run advanced work (84% and 82% of this list).
- Online options. 64 of 98 offer an online format as well as in person.
- Private coaching. 56 also offer one-to-one coaching alongside classes.
- Where they are. Concentrated in Hollywood and Mid-City (25), North Hollywood and Studio City (20), Burbank and Glendale (13), across 11 areas of Los Angeles in total.
- Techniques taught. Most commonly Eclectic / multi-technique (58), On-camera technique (25), Improv and sketch (22).
- How established. 66 publish a founding year, the earliest 1911 and the most recent 2019.
How to compare them
Narrow before you compare. Filter by what you actually need next: a foundation class, a specific technique, on-camera work, or audition training. Then compare within that group on cost, class size, and whether you can observe before paying. Our guide on choosing an acting school walks through that decision in order.