Sherman OaksThe Acting Center
Sherman Oaks school founded 2006 teaching its own proprietary technique in a strictly no-criticism classroom, with published 2026 session dates and pricing for scene study, intensives, and improv.
ResedaBraden Lynch Studio
Reseda boutique studio where actor-author Braden Lynch teaches an Adler-based technique in classes capped at 12, with fully published rates, a $25 credited evaluation as the entry step, and accent coaching.
NorthridgeCalifornia State University, Northridge Department of Theatre
Cal State Northridge's 250-major theatre department: a no-audition Theatre BA with an acting and directing option, eight productions a year, a teen summer drama workshop, and CSU-resident tuition.
Sherman OaksKimberly Jentzen Studio
Sherman Oaks studio of multi-award-winning coach Kimberly Jentzen, teaching her Power Tools technique in a Monday night scene study at the Whitefire Theatre and an interview-gated online class with published tuition.
Valley GlenLos Angeles Valley College Department of Theatre & Dance
Valley Glen community college theatre program with AA degrees in acting, directing, and technical theatre, an acting certificate, and a new performing arts center, at California's $46-per-unit community college rate.
Sherman OaksMatthew Barry Teaches
Sherman Oaks class taught by casting director Matthew Barry (The Notebook, Rush Hour): one weekly everyone-works session rotating on-camera, audition, comedy, and scene work at a published $89 per class.