What this training is
Training covers the mechanics of how comedy is built, sitcom and half-hour rhythm, comedic character construction, and the tonal calibration that separates funny from mugging. It is scripted work, taught with the assumption that comedy is learnable rather than innate.
Who it suits
Actors who are funny in life and not on camera, dramatic actors losing comedic auditions, and actors targeting half-hour television, which is a defined and active LA booking category.
What these listings show
Counted from the verified records on this page when the site was last built, on 2026-08-15.
- Published pricing. 11 of 14 publish enough pricing to place them in a band: $ (4), $$ (7). The other 3 do not publish rates, so you have to ask.
- Audit or trial. 7 of these 14 offer an audit or a trial class, which is the cheapest way to judge a teacher before committing.
- Levels. 13 accept complete beginners and 12 run advanced work (93% and 86% of this list).
- Online options. 12 of 14 offer an online format as well as in person.
- Private coaching. 12 also offer one-to-one coaching alongside classes.
- Young actors. 10 of these serve kids or teens as well as adults.
- Where they are. Concentrated in Hollywood and Mid-City (4), North Hollywood and Studio City (3), Burbank and Glendale (3), across 6 areas of Los Angeles in total.
- How established. 9 publish a founding year, the earliest 1977 and the most recent 2015.
How to compare them
Confirm the class is scripted comedy rather than improv. Ask about the teacher's professional background in comedy specifically. Ask whether you work on camera, since the auditions this prepares you for are taped.