What this training is
The programs here are fewer and lean toward theatre-company training and youth education rather than the commercial on-camera studios found closer to Hollywood. The area functions as its own training market rather than as an extension of the central one.
Who it suits
Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley residents, families, and actors oriented toward stage work.
What these listings show
Counted from the verified records on this page when the site was last built, on 2026-08-15.
- Published pricing. 2 of 4 publish enough pricing to place them in a band: $ (2). The other 2 do not publish rates, so you have to ask.
- Audit or trial. 2 of these 4 offer an audit or a trial class, which is the cheapest way to judge a teacher before committing.
- Levels. 4 accept complete beginners and 4 run advanced work.
- Online options. 1 of 4 offers an online format as well as in person.
- Private coaching. 2 also offer one-to-one coaching alongside classes.
- Young actors. 3 of these serve kids or teens as well as adults.
- Techniques taught. Most commonly Eclectic / multi-technique (4), Comedy technique (2), On-camera technique (1).
- How established. 3 publish a founding year, the earliest 1945 and the most recent 2011.
How to compare them
The 134 and 210 corridors make this reachable from Burbank and Glendale but a long trip from the west side. If you live in the area, local training is almost certainly worth more than a theoretically better class an hour away that you will start skipping in month three.