LA ACTING SCHOOLS

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Acting Classes in South Bay and Long Beach

The South Bay and Long Beach scene, covering Torrance, El Segundo, Long Beach, and the harbor area, is built mainly around college theater programs. Every listing is researched from official sources and dated; see our methodology.

CSULB campus, Los Altos-adjacent East Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach, Department of Theatre Arts

Cal State Long Beach's Theatre Arts BA with an audition-gated Performance: Acting option and the California Repertory Company as its producing arm, at CSU-resident tuition.

Eclectic / multi-technique$$Norwalk, southeast Los Angeles County

Cerritos College Theatre, Film and Television Department

Cerritos College's theatre and film department in Norwalk: an acting-emphasis AA gated by a jury, graduated performance credit up to lead roles, four productions a season, at $46 per unit.

Eclectic / multi-techniqueYouth programs$South Bay

El Camino College Theatre Department

El Camino College's South Bay theatre program: AA and transfer degrees, five to six productions a year including a musical with live orchestra, and master classes with visiting artists, at $46 per unit.

Eclectic / multi-techniqueYouth programs$Long Beach City College Theatre Arts (Performing Arts Department)Lakewood Village area, Liberal Arts Campus

Long Beach City College Theatre Arts (Performing Arts Department)

LBCC's theatre program with a dedicated Acting Academy AA track, media certificates in commercials, film acting, and voice-over, and a brand-new $75 million performing arts center, at $46 per unit.

Eclectic / multi-technique$

What this training is

This is the least dense part of the LA training map, and what exists is largely institutional: community college and university theater departments with production seasons, rather than commercial acting studios.

Who it suits

South Bay and Long Beach residents, and students who want structured, low-cost training with production experience attached. College theater departments are frequently the best value in the entire market.

What these listings show

Counted from the verified records on this page when the site was last built, on 2026-08-15.

  • Published pricing. 4 of 4 publish enough pricing to place them in a band: $ (3), $$ (1).
  • Levels. 4 accept complete beginners and 4 run advanced work.
  • Young actors. 2 of these serve kids or teens as well as adults.
  • Techniques taught. Most commonly Eclectic / multi-technique (4).

How to compare them

Because options are limited locally, the honest comparison is between a nearby college program and a commercial studio an hour north. For many actors starting out, the local program with an actual season is the better first move. Check enrollment requirements, since some programs are open to community members and some are not.

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