LA ACTING SCHOOLS

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Field3-2-1- Acting StudiosAMDA College of the Performing Arts, Los AngelesAnthony Meindl's Actor WorkshopBaron Brown StudioBerg StudiosBeverly Hills PlayhouseThe BGB StudioDavid Gray StudiosElizabeth Mestnik Acting StudioThe Groundlings SchoolHoward Fine Acting StudioIvana Chubbuck StudioJohn Rosenfeld StudiosKeep It Real Acting StudiosThe Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film InstituteLesly Kahn & CompanyMargie Haber StudioMichelle Danner Acting StudioNew York Film Academy, Los AngelesPlayhouse West School and Repertory TheaterThe Ruskin School of ActingScott Sedita Acting StudiosSpeiser/Sturges Acting StudioStella Adler Academy of Acting & Theatre - Los AngelesUpright Citizens Brigade Training Center - Los AngelesWarner Loughlin StudiosThe Young Actor's Studio
NeighborhoodLa Crescenta-Montrose (Palms Plaza), Crescenta ValleyHollywoodHollywood areaDowntown Santa MonicaAtwater VillageBeverly HillsNorth HollywoodBurbankNoHo Arts DistrictMelrose (Fairfax District)Hollywood (Sunset Blvd)Melrose / Fairfax (Hollywood-adjacent)West HollywoodNorth Hollywood (Toluca Lake border)West HollywoodHollywoodLa Brea Ave corridor (Hancock Park / Mid-Wilshire area)Culver City (formerly Edgemar Center, Main St, Santa Monica)Burbank Media DistrictNoHo Arts DistrictSanta Monica Airport / Sunset ParkLarchmont VillageWest Los Angeles / La Cienega corridorHollywoodFranklin Village, Hollywood (second campus in Silver Lake)Cahuenga Pass / Hollywood HillsNorth Hollywood (NoHo Arts District)
TechniquesOn-camera technique, Eclectic / multi-techniqueEclectic / multi-techniqueMeindl approachMeisnerStanislavskiKatselasEclectic / multi-technique, MeisnerEclectic / multi-techniqueMeisnerImprov and sketchHagen, Eclectic / multi-techniqueChubbuckEclectic / multi-techniqueOn-camera technique, Meisner, Eclectic / multi-techniqueMethod (Strasberg), Stanislavski, Improv and sketchComedy technique, Eclectic / multi-techniqueAudition techniqueEclectic / multi-technique, Meisner, Method (Strasberg), Adler, Hagen, ChekhovEclectic / multi-technique, Meisner, Hagen, AdlerMeisnerMeisnerComedy techniqueEclectic / multi-techniqueAdler, Stanislavski, Chekhov, Improv and sketchImprov and sketchWarner LoughlinStanislavski, Eclectic / multi-technique
Class typesOn-camera, Commercial acting, Improv, Scene study, Audition techniqueOn-camera, Film and TV acting, Theater training, Scene study, Voice and speechScene studyScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Film and TV actingScene study, On-camera, Film and TV acting, Voice and speech, MovementScene studyOn-camera, Audition technique, Scene study, Film and TV acting, ImprovFilm and TV acting, Audition technique, Scene study, Commercial acting, ImprovScene study, On-camera, Commercial acting, Voice and speechImprov, Comedy, Commercial actingScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Voice and speechScene studyScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Film and TV acting, ImprovCommercial acting, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Scene studyScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Commercial actingComedy, Scene study, Audition technique, Film and TV acting, Cold readingOn-camera, Audition technique, Cold reading, Improv, Commercial actingScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Film and TV actingScene study, On-camera, Film and TV acting, Voice and speech, Audition techniqueScene study, Theater training, Film and TV acting, Commercial acting, Audition techniqueScene studyScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Film and TV acting, ComedyScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Commercial actingScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Improv, Commercial actingImprov, Comedy, Film and TV actingScene study, On-camera, Audition technique, Film and TV acting, ComedyScene study, On-camera, Improv, Film and TV acting, Voice and speech
LevelsBeginner, Intermediate, AdvancedWorking professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, AdvancedBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, AdvancedBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, AdvancedBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, AdvancedBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Working professionalBeginner, Intermediate, Advanced
AgesKids, Teens, AdultsTeens, AdultsTeens, AdultsAdultsTeens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsAdultsKids, Teens, AdultsAdultsKids, Teens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsTeens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsAdultsKids, Teens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsKids, Teens, AdultsAdultsKids, Teens, AdultsTeens, AdultsAdultsTeens, AdultsAdultsAdultsKids, Teens, Adults
FormatIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn personIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn personIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineOnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, OnlineIn person, Online
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Sample published priceCore class package (all TV1/TV2/TV3, musical theatre, online), 10 classes + 2 bonus (12 total), 6-month access: $745Undergraduate tuition 2026-2027 (two semesters, all programs): $49,500/year6-Week Foundations Course, LA (Aug 6 - Sep 10, 2026, Thursdays 6-10pm): $525Not publishedNot publishedOrientation startup (3-month program, 24 classes, 2x/week): $875Ongoing weekly classes (4 classes/month): $295/month10-Day Film Camp (summer masterclass): $1,500Exploring Technique (Sundays 10am, Sept 13-Nov 15, 2026): $550 full payment (or $275 non-refundable 50% deposit)Improv for Beginners (1 session): $55Acting Technique: 6-Week course (in-person, LA): $945 total ($350 deposit to reserve)Not publishedOngoing class (4 classes/month): $295/monthA-Z Commercial Acting, Level 1 (6 classes): $4492-Week Intensive: $1,720 tuition (+$150 registration = $1,870)Comedy Intensive with Lesly (4 classes / 2 weeks): $695Zoom Masterclass Audit with Margie (currently on hold; fee credits toward an intensive): $25Kids/teens acting classes - 4-week program: $2501-Year Acting for Film (LA), total tuition, Spring 2026 start: $41,790 ($20,895/semester); est. total w/ fees before insurance $44,740Monthly tuition, all levels (two 3-hour classes/week): $255/month via Venmo; $250/month cash or checkMeisner Technique program, in-person (2x/week): $320/monthOne-Day Comedy Intensive (in-studio): $199Ongoing Sunday Technique: $900Adler Technique Level I (8 weeks, 72 hrs): $900Improv 101 - LA in-person (8-week, Franklin or Silver Lake): $450-$500 depending on sectionOngoing Intermediate or Advanced class, in person (LA or Atlanta): $375/monthNot published
Audit / trialYesNot publishedYesNot publishedYesNot publishedNoNot publishedNot publishedNoNot publishedNot publishedNoYesYesYesYesNot publishedNot publishedYesNoNoYesNot publishedNoNot publishedNot published
Audition requiredNoYesNoNot publishedNoNoNoNot publishedNoYesNoNot publishedNoNoNoNoNoNot publishedYesNoNoNoNot publishedNoNoYesNot published
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