Williamsville Performing Arts Studio
“The plays that the children do are as close to Broadway as children plays can get.”
Best Acting Classes near Amherst, NY
These studios serve Amherst from nearby bases in towns including Buffalo, East Amherst and Williamsville.
11 studios listed · 6 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Shea's Buffalo Theatre
“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.”
Theatre of Youth
“We frequent the sensory events and have a great time at all of the shows.”
Frank Rossi Studio
“I've studied at a few acting schools in NYC, but Frank's studio has given me something I hadn't experienced before: real audition opportunities.”
Ujima Company
“The staff is amazing, their talent is awesome I saw Toni Stone- Gabriella McKinley 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!!!”
American Repertory Theater of WNY
“From readings to workshops to concerts to full productions, the American Repertory Theater of WNY offers a variety of experiences to everyone - novices and veterans alike.”
The 11 acting studios listed for Amherst, NY are shown on this page. What each one teaches, whether it works on camera or on stage, and which ages it takes are read off its own website.
Area overview: Amherst, NY
10 of the 11 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 4,767 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. We have a website on file for all 11 of the studios on this page; all 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Are there really no acting studios in Amherst?
None on file: none of the 11 cards carry an address in Amherst. Acting classes gather where the theatres and the production work are, so traveling to a bigger city for a weekly class is ordinary in this field. Check the local theatre as well, since companies often run classes without listing them as a business.
Walh Performing Arts Studios
“They are never hesitant to answer a question, whether it's about technique, the name of a step, articulation, body placement, or anything else that may be asked.”
The Young Ladies of Grace
“Ms Angela is a wonderful kind mentor & teacher - not just for dance but for character development and even manners.”
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Unique Theatre Company
“Heart-warming shows produced by people with the biggest hearts 💜 I am impressed again and again by the talented team of actors and actresses who give 100% for every performance.”
Encore Experience
“Miss Valerie very engaging and encouraging which was really helpful for my son starting out on piano and then adding French horn.”
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