Lifebook Acting Academy runs out of the Two Roads Theatre in Tujunga Village, the Studio City pocket that feels like a small town, and teaches founder Allen Levin's use-your-life philosophy: personal experience as the raw material for booking work. Levin, an actor, producer, and writer, founded it in 2005 and still teaches everything himself.
Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings across three levels from orientation to an advanced room entered by assignment or a move-up letter. The pricing page is refreshingly complete: $85 drop-ins, $250 a month for one class a week, $395 for two, and unlimited plans from $975 a quarter to $3,450 a year, with custom payment plans a phone call away. The community trimmings, a free actors' co-op and a charitable training offshoot, signal the clubhouse culture students describe.
Backstage has ranked it among LA's top schools, per the academy, and its alumni claims include series regulars and studio feature credits. Some site elements trail the calendar and audits are not formally advertised, so a quick call before dropping in is wise. For actors who want one committed teacher, a real theater to work in, and no pricing mysteries, Lifebook checks the boxes.
Techniques taught
- Eclectic / multi-technique: Schools that draw on several lineages and fit the tools to the actor, not the reverse.
- Improv and sketch: Improvisation and sketch training: agreement, spontaneity, and ensemble play.
Class types
Enrollment and schedule
'Low-stress' entry for first-timers; advanced class by assignment or move-up letter; custom/partial payment plans via Allen at (818) 415-9568. Schedule: Classes Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30pm-10:30pm at Two Roads Theatre. Duration: Ongoing membership model: monthly, 3-month, 6-month, and annual plans; drop-ins allowed.
Audit, trial, or intro class
Not stated on official site; a Groupon intro deal exists (content not verifiable, 403)
Published pricing
| Program | Published price | Source, as of |
|---|---|---|
| Drop-in class (cash/Zelle rate) | $85 | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| 1 class/week, monthly (cash/Zelle rate) | $250/month | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| 2 classes/week, monthly (cash/Zelle rate) | $395/month | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| Unlimited classes, 3 months (cash/Zelle rate) | $975 | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| Unlimited classes, 6 months (cash/Zelle rate) | $1,750 | source 路 2026-07-16 |
| Unlimited classes, 1 year (cash/Zelle rate) | $3,450 | source 路 2026-07-16 |
Prices are the school's own published rates on the dates shown. We never estimate prices. Always confirm before enrolling.
Instructors
- Allen Levin, Founder / Owner / Teacher. Actor, producer, writer; teaches all classes
Location
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Sources and verification
- Lifebook Acting Academy, home, accessed 2026-07-16
- Classes & Tuition, Lifebook, accessed 2026-07-16
- Contact Us, Lifebook, accessed 2026-07-16
Researched 2026-07-16, last verified 2026-07-16. Facts above come only from these sources. Anything we could not confirm is simply not shown. Report incorrect information or claim this listing if you represent the school.
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