What this training is
The training emphasizes rigorous work on the given circumstances, research into the world of the play, and the actor's imagination as the primary tool. Adler's disagreement with Strasberg over affective memory is the origin of the distinction, and Adler programs tend to carry a strong text and theater orientation along with it.
Who it suits
Actors who want technique that does not depend on mining their own lives, actors working on material far from their own experience, and anyone drawn to script analysis as the way in.
What these listings show
Counted from the verified records on this page when the site was last built, on 2026-08-15.
- Published pricing. 8 of 12 publish enough pricing to place them in a band: $$ (5), $$$ (2), $$$$ (1). The other 4 do not publish rates, so you have to ask.
- Audit or trial. 3 of these 12 offer an audit or a trial class, which is the cheapest way to judge a teacher before committing.
- Audition required. 3 require an audition or placement before you can enroll, so plan for a step before the first class.
- Levels. 10 accept complete beginners and 11 run advanced work (83% and 92% of this list).
- Online options. 12 of 12 offer an online format as well as in person.
- Private coaching. 9 also offer one-to-one coaching alongside classes.
- Young actors. 6 of these serve kids or teens as well as adults.
- Where they are. Concentrated in North Hollywood and Studio City (3), Hollywood and Mid-City (3), Sherman Oaks and the West Valley (2), across 7 areas of Los Angeles in total.
- How established. 7 publish a founding year, the earliest 1979 and the most recent 2019.
How to compare them
Ask about the teacher's training lineage. Ask how much of the class is analysis versus getting up, since the analytical strength of this approach can tip into a class that talks more than it acts. As with any named technique, confirm whether the studio is an Adler program or a studio that teaches Adler among other things.