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The Actors Circle
- Career
- Improv
- Feel
“Marcie, the teacher for adults, knows how to give helpful, constructive criticism but also constantly encourages her students and makes them feel good about themselves.”
Best Acting Classes near Carson, CA
These studios serve Carson from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, Santa Monica and Long Beach.
24 studios listed · 13 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Speiser Sturges Acting Studio
- Television
- Scene Study
- Career
“One of the best qualities of the studio is that there is a special and supportive community within the actors there that is unusual and hard to find with other studios in the LA area.”
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Real Life Actor Studio Jeff Seymour
- Philosophy
- Funny
- Acting Coach
“Not only is he hilarious, but soooo knowledgeable at the craft of both acting AND teaching that I have watched him bring the MOST impressive work out of student after student.”
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My Acting Studio
- Acting Coach
- Headshots
- Learned
“I was particularly impressed by the balance both of them maintain in their classes: giving good, solid suggestions and being kind and supportive at the same time.”
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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
- Snacks
- Intimate
- Shows
“Nice theater, and good staff”
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Sunpath Music
- Stage
- Musical
- Singing
“He also goes way beyond just the guitar too, coaching songwriting, performing, equipment, vocals and just tying everything together in a way that gave me even greater appreciation for the music I love.”
The 24 acting studios listed for Carson, CA 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: Carson, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 968 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (91%), professionalism (85%) and value (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 23 publish a contact page; 23 list a public email and 2 take 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 Carson?
None on file: none of the 24 cards carry an address in Carson. 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.
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Standupcomedyclass.com
- Mentor
- Course
- Jokes
“This was a life changing experience filled with love, support, and positivity, but most of all, it tapped into our unique voices and finding funny in even the most tragic of circumstances!”
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Ruskin School of Acting
- Studying
- Craft
- Meisner Technique
“He teaches a 2 year program in Sanford Meisner technique and the school has Master Classes with famous actors and directors to teach and direct the scenes.”
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Tony Chen Music & Voice PRO Coaching
- Key
- Teaching
- Nature
“Through such real-time interactive exercises and feedback, I learned more clearly how to effectively convey messages to the other party in a clear and natural way.”
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The Modern Actor Coaching
- Course
- Career
- Learn
“I've had acting teachers before and he is just so receptive to conversation and being able to express your opinion and he caters the lesson to you specifically.”
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Diana Castle's the Imagined Life
- Storytelling
- Words
- Human
“She has the profound ability to shift your mindset in ways that will exponentially help you grow as an artist, and there is truly no limit how far it will take you.”
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Michelle Danner Acting Studio
- Goals
- Training
- Acting Coach
“Good evening, I would like to join your school but I am in Haiti, how should I go about integrating into your school and I don't speak English very well.”
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Wallace Audition Technique
- Confidence
- Insightful
- Human
“As an added bonus, his kindness and natural compassion for others has led him to teach actors how to really take care of themselves and ultimately become stronger, more alive and fulfilled people.”
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Paul Schackman's Actor's Instinct
- Camera
- Learn
- Confidence
“He is a great teacher without being overbearing or nonunderstanding about the approaches that one trying to act might try to betray in there own opinion.”
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Dominique Becton Film & Acting Academy
- Actors
- Adult
- Techniques
“If you are current actor, someone trying to get in the industry or a youth and young adult that would like to open up and and work on your communication skills sign up ASAP.”
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New Collective Acting Studio
“Very good classes”
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Promenade Playhouse
- Comedy
“Fun small spot, but hard to find for the untrained eye.”
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Bert Hilkes Studio
- Coach
- Camera
- Actor
“If you're looking to accelerate your growth as an artist, and to be challenged in ways that are specific to the areas where you need to grow, this is the studio for you.”
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Jeffrey Marcus Acting Class
- Actor
- Acting Coach
“Acting Class with Jeffrey Marcus – As a student in Jeff's acting class for over 15 years, I feel very qualified to say that he creates a challenging, innovative, supportive and nurturing environment for actors to grow and develop their craft.”
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Susan Giosa Acting Studio
- Ability
- Confident
- Book
“Not only does she have decades of theater and television experience, but her personal ability to read her students and understand went to push them and when to pull back is extremely important for me.”
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Act Out Theatre Company
- Kids
- Tuition
“This place is really good and their productions are amazingplease support this company so the plays can live on and on forever hope to see you at a play”
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Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop
- Camera
- Audition
- Coaching
“Every night that I am in class I get to perform and get critiqued which I find helpful to learn rather than sit and wait and possibly never get seen like other hyped up acting teachers in LA.”
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The Frisch Approach: Transformational Acting
“Default choices and habits limited me when I began, and Peter assigned roles that necessitated growth: merely showing up as 'myself' wouldn't fulfill the role at hand.”
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Cornerstone Theater Company
“They are for communities”
Acting Coaching Services in Carson, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$173
Maximum cost
$2988
National Average
$460
Avg Per Hour Rates
$73
$345
$805
Average price range is based on 365 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Carson
- “Moreover, he's kind in his approach--nurturing an atmosphere of trust--while also pushing us to grow and improve our craft.” — from a review of Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop
- “The teachers are professional and passionate about their jobs, my acting skills have improved so much because of them.” — from a review of Michelle Danner Acting Studio
- “Craig's classes on auditioning gave me the confidence in my work I often found missing whenever I entered an audition room.” — from a review of Wallace Audition Technique
- “I had a fantastic time exercising my acting skills with Marcie and all the folks at The Actors Circle, and look forward to continuing to do so in the future!” — from a review of The Actors Circle
- “I started taking acting classes with Paul over zoom in the middle of the pandemic and I can honestly say it was one of the very best decisions I've made this year.” — from a review of Paul Schackman's Actor's Instinct
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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