Best Acting Classes in Austin, TX

10 studios listed · 8 in Austin · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Kidsacting Studio

Kidsacting Studio

4.9 24 reviews
“The directors have encouraged her and her casemates to take risks, learn new skills, work as a team, and grow as performers, artists, and humans...”
BBB A+Since 1983
1400 Tillery St
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Britelites Acting Studio

Britelites Acting Studio

4.9 43 reviews
“I took her explorer, film acting and private classes and thanks to her guidance, I've made huge progress in my acting career and will be forever grateful to her.”
Since 1980
7109 Woodrow Ave
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Austin Acting Studio

Austin Acting Studio

5.0 41 reviews
“His original process helps me break down a scene and understand it quickly and I'm getting callbacks and bookings far more often.”
Since 2018
4005 Menchaca Rd
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Comedysportz Austin

Comedysportz Austin

4.6 38 reviews
“We will definitely be back I strongly recommend for fun family entertainment at an affordable cost!”
Since 2017
Pinballz - Lake Creek, 13729 Research Blvd
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Merlin Works

Merlin Works

4.7 17 reviews
“The team was nervous about what "improv" meant, but she immediately put their fears to rest and had so much fun working on communication, collaboration, patience, being present, and so much more.”
Since 2003Online lessons
1510 Toomey Rd
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Book onlineBook
Excused Absence Comedy

Excused Absence Comedy

5.0 1 review
Since 2017
1700 E 2nd St
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The 10 acting studios listed for Austin, TX 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: Austin, TX

8 of the 10 studios we list are based in Austin; the other 2 serve Austin from Lakeway (13 mi) and Dripping Springs (18 mi). 9 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 203 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 4 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.

Where do I find acting class terms, levels and timetables?

All 10 studios here list a site of their own, and that is where the term dates, the levels and the difference between an ongoing class and a one-off workshop get spelled out. Listings carry what each studio says about itself, so read the class page rather than the summary.

Salvage Vanguard Theater

Salvage Vanguard Theater

4.5 1 review
LicensedSince 1999
3506 Rogge Ln
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The Adderley School

The Adderley School

5.0 2 reviews
“Particularly valuable for my daughter during this crazy pandemic.”
Ages 8–18Since 1993
3425 Bee Cave Rd
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Broadway Lessons

Broadway Lessons

Since 2020
Lakeway, TX · 13 mi from Austin
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On Stage Ready

On Stage Ready

5.0 3 reviews
“My children love their classes and I hope they have the opportunity to grow!”
Since 2021
Dripping Springs, TX · 18 mi from Austin
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios in Austin

  • “I always walk away from our sessions wiser and confident that Craig’s coaching has not only improved my performance but added more tools to my craft!” — from a review of Austin Acting Studio
  • “Mona has helped me reconnect with my creativity, gain confidence, improve my acting skills, and prepare me to become a working actress.” — from a review of Britelites Acting Studio
  • “The teachers are kind and professional. If your child loves to act they will love it more, and if they are new to acting they will have a blast learning!” — from a review of Kidsacting Studio
  • “Shana was very nice, patient and fun which made the nervousness of taking improv that less scary.” — from a review of Merlin Works
  • “The atmosphere is fun, but also serious. Every single class I take with her I learn something new and she has definitely prepared me for professional auditions.” — from a review of Britelites Acting Studio

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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