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
Main Stage Studios
Manny Fried Playhouse
Mel’s School Of Music and Theater
Musicalfare Theatre
Paul Robeson Theatre
Raíces Theatre Company
Road Less Traveled Productions
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre
The Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY
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
(20)
Shows
Ticket
Cabaret
“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
(14)
Teachers
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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Zpac-Stacy Zawadzki's Performing Arts Center
(9)
Studio
Sing
Students
“If you or your child have an love for the arts, or you just want to broaden your skills in them, there's no better place in Buffalo than here!”
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre
(27)
The Nutcracker
Hamilton
Beautiful
“From the red carpet arrival, the cocktail hour in the lobby, to dancing on the black and white checkered dance floor on the stage, this was a true case of you get what you pay for, in the best possible way.”
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Irish Classical Theatre Company
(21)
Intimate
Entertaining
Shows
“Small black box performances with incredible local actors creates a very intimate experience that's hard to find elsewhere!”
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Theatre of Youth
(23)
Kids
Performances
Shows
“I have attended a number of TOY, Irish classical, Shea's, Alleyway theater productions and feel very fortunate to have the quality theater to enjoy here in Buffalo.”
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Paul Robeson Theatre
(26)
Shows
Musical
“Saw their production of Native son, and I must saw there was fantastic design elements especially in regard to lights.”
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Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
(26)
Concert
Sound
Jazz
“Excellent venue and fine concert conducter by Professor Tom Witikowski of the Buff State Music department.”
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Ujima Company
(20)
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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Frank Rossi Studio
(30)
Teacher
Acting Coach
Knowledge
“The class we really fun and frank Rossi is a great and nice teacher and acting isn't as hard as people may think there is no acting in acting just be yourself and have fun with it and ignore the camera 😊😊”
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Alleyway Theatre
(18)
Shows
Christmas
Intimate
“Quaint theater, just saw the world premiere of Factory For Murders and the stage was in the center of the seating, gives another perspective of a play.”
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Ghost Light Theatre Co
(29)
Shows
Entertainment
Tickets
“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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Academy of Theatre Arts
(12)
Life
Community
Learned
“The thing about myself is that I love to sing and play piano sometimes and I still continue to express myself in a more independent, mature, and young women.”
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Kavinoky Theatre
(10)
Production
Mockingbird
Balcony
“They sell a covered cup for $2 that you can bring back and the signature drink was $6.”
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Road Less Traveled Productions
(20)
“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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American Rep Theater of WNY
(6)
“You take a space which is no longer being used and you transform it into a place where magic happens!”
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Walh Performing Arts Studios
(7)
Students
Summer Camp
Kids
“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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Ellicott Creek Playhouse
(10)
Prices
Ticket
Actors
“Very good quality plays, actors greet you as you leave the theater, free refreshments at intermission”
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Manny Fried Playhouse
(1)
“They do great musical there.”
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The Jewish Repertory Theatre of WNY
(4)
“I saw 'Tally's Folly' with a volunteer group tonight and was very well performed.”
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Raíces Theatre Company
(1)
“Fun clean and friendly”
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Encore Experience
““Ms. Villa is an excellent teacher. She knows how to motivate and keep students engaged. My daughter looks forward to her guitar lesson every week. From the start, Ms. Villa piqued her interest by teaching her how to play songs that she actually enjo...”
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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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Mel's School Of Music and Theater
(1)
Group Classes, Private Lessons, Summer Camps
“The camp is all about the kids and my child enjoyed the week.”
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