The highest-rated Acting Training companies out of 199 vetted & reviewed in the Amherst area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Amherst
Academy of Theatre Arts
Alleyway Theatre
American Rep Theater of WNY
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Ellicott Creek Playhouse
Encore Experience
Frank Rossi Studio
Ghost Light Theatre Co
Irish Classical Theatre Company
Kavinoky Theatre
Lancaster Opera House
METTS Dance Studio
Main Stage Studios
Musicalfare Theatre
Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center
Paul Robeson Theatre
Road Less Traveled Productions
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Young Ladies Of Grace
Theatre of Youth
Ujima Company
Walh Performing Arts Studios
Williamsville Performing Arts Studio
Zpac-Stacy Zawadzki’s Performing Arts Center
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Musicalfare Theatre
(43)
Shows
Musicians
Actors
“Buffalo is a great place for affordable, professional theater, Musical Fare is a great example of what Buffalo has to offer.”
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Williamsville Performing Arts Studio
(32)
Lessons
Performances
Kids
“Despite teaching and moving into a new building at 6745 Transit Road at the same time, the owner and the other instructors have continuted to create a wonderul, warm and inviting environment for both me as a newer teacher, and for students.”
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Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center
(2)
“Saw the Nickel City Opera perform The Barber of Seville.”
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
(49)
Architecture
Season Tickets
Balcony
“Great views whether from the balcony or the orchestra level, although the upper half of the balcony gets a bit tough to see everything going on on the stage.”
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Zpac-Stacy Zawadzki's Performing Arts Center
(21)
Studio
Atmosphere
Students
“I've volunteered at the end of the year performance and watching the environment and seeing all the love and motivation that is present was so amazing to witness.”
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Irish Classical Theatre Company
(49)
Actors
Space
Intimate
“Great performance acting and singing was on top changing of the set went smoothly great theater up close and personal would come back again right in the theater district on main across from Shea 's theater”
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Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
(50)
Concert
Sound
Jazz
“Excellent venue and fine concert conducter by Professor Tom Witikowski of the Buff State Music department.”
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Road Less Traveled Productions
(48)
Acting
Cocktail
Cast
“Excellent play about a bar owner who ran a famed rock and roll club, but is now having problems dealing with gentrification and DJ music”
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Paul Robeson Theatre
(47)
Shows
Musical
Trains
“This fantastic venue has had a rough ride over the last years but because of dedicated staff and a commitment to the community served they are again a vibrant and growing cultural organization.”
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Alleyway Theatre
(47)
Christmas
Chairs
Shows
“At one point there were several men yelling and almost getting into a fight outside, and several girls later were screaming and talking so loudly- and you could hear everything perfectly!”
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Ellicott Creek Playhouse
(48)
Price
Musical
Cast
“Maggie Jones, one of the writers of the "Pretty Lady" play was, however, my favorite character and her part in the "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" - her timing and mannerisms - clearly conveying her character made HER the best part of the play, to me.”
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Theatre of Youth
(38)
Kids
TOY
Performances
“I really like how they do a break out with the actors immediately following the show to show everyone some of the stage tricks, for example how do they ice skate on stage?”
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Frank Rossi Studio
(50)
Confidence
Meisner Technique
Acting Coach
“Fire Dept I now have time to pursue this goal and this journey is tough but you give out the tools and knowledge for this road ahead of me I thoroughly enjoyed the beginner class and looking forward to the Advance Classes your teaching and mentorship”
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D'Youville Kavinoky Theatre
(37)
Production
Balcony
Performances
“The production of 1984 was enjoyed by our class and provided a very professional theatre experience.”
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Ghost Light Theatre Co
(50)
Shows
Price
Church
“The plays are top notch, the actors are excellent and the children/teen drama classes are well loved by their participants with experienced actors teaching fun and engaging lessons.”
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Lancaster Opera House
(49)
Actors
Intimate
Musicals
“Went here since I was a little girl with my grandmother, since her passing I still go there with my daughter (12yr) and feel grandma's presence with us, this will be passed down to generations to come, love love love Lancaster Opera House.”
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Academy of Theatre Arts
(31)
Kids
Students
Learned
“It has given them a love of music, taught them the self discipline needed for performing, the joy of learning and being with excellent teachers and it has provided them with a sense of community with their fellow students.”
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Ujima Company
(21)
Seating
“The staff is amazing, their talent is awesome I saw Toni Stone- Gabriella Mc Kinley was totally engulfed in the character and education that the play offered to those of us who had no idea about this great Black woman historical figure!!!”
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Walh Performing Arts Studios
(10)
“As a proud studio member for nearly 12 years, I am always impressed with what a great job the owners and staff do in pushing their students to their best ability when it comes to dancing, acting, and singing.”
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American Repertory Theater of WNY
(7)
“You take a space which is no longer being used and you transform it into a place where magic happens!”
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The Young Ladies of Grace
(7)
Studio
Learned
Dance
“We appreciate that the classes' foundation is ultimately based upon the girls' positive self-image and the concepts of being supportive of others, anti-bullying, respect for self and others (including parents), and helping.”
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Main Stage Studios
“Our goal is to provide individualized attention to every student within their respected discipline and guide them to discover their full potential as a performing artist. Instructors help students fine tune their performing skills by teaching the fun...”
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Metts Dance Studio
(8)
Contemporary, And Hip Hop Dance Classes
“It is a no pressure studio where the kids really enjoy dancing and acro, very reasonable monthly tuition with NO stuff to have to sell every other week .”
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Encore Experience
““Ms. Valerie is a true blessing! She meets each student where they're at and is so connected to their individual personalities, unique needs, and goals. Our daughter has arthritis and Ms. Valerie has a remarkable gift for working with the diagnosis t...”
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