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Arts & Learning Conservatory
“Arts & Learning provides wonderful theater and music workshops for children of all ages, especially those who do not have the resources to participate in such programs.”
Best Acting Classes near Costa Mesa, CA
3 of these studios are based in Costa Mesa; the others serve Costa Mesa from towns including Newport Beach (4 mi), Santa Ana (5 mi) and Huntington Beach (6 mi).
5 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Starlight Theatre OC
“Great little local theater, as my kids loved taking part in their plays like Annie and Sound of Music.”
VS Music Studios
“I have been taking vocal lessons with Sean for over a year now and I have improved so much from when I started.”
The Actor's Studio of Orange County
“The techniques they teach have been so rewarding and you will see quick improvement if you apply them.”
The GEM Theatre
“The talent here was so good that I couldn't tell the difference between the broadway album and the talented performers I was absolutely blow away.”
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The Center Stage Studio
“From adding bling to a costume 5 minutes before showtime to finding special pull out moments for the ensemble, they look for every opportunity to engage performers and allow them to shine.”
The 15 acting studios listed for Costa Mesa, 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: Costa Mesa, CA
14 of the 15 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 438 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Can I reserve an acting workshop place online?
Online booking is open at 2 of the 15 studios. Check what you are buying before you pay: a single workshop, an audit of one session, or a whole term. Refund terms for workshops are usually tighter than for ongoing classes, because the guest teacher is booked either way.
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Broadway Arts Studio Dance
“They are so encouraging and make dance so fun for my daughter.”
Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County
“It seems like a great place for kids to learn to perform musical theatre.”
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The Music Room
“My child LIVES for every monday, when she goes to be around her favorite people and preform with them.”
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Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy
“Instructors, curriculum and beautiful space are all top of the line and the joy on the children's faces really says it all...”
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Free To Be Me Studio of Performing Arts
“My youngest has grown so much in her confidence in just the past year that she went from barely wanting to be in the chorus to competing with her first duet this year and has been killing it on stage!”
The Actors Workshop
“A place to go to exercise your creative muscles, to encourage you to push your boundaries, and to help you grow as a person and as an artist.”
Orange County Children's Theatre
“OCCT has been a very welcoming experience for myself as well as others I know!”
Creative Kids Playhouse Children's Theatre of Orange County
“Our daughter is learning life skills, and now speaks up with confidence - reading skills have improved - even how she stands!”
Newport Harbor Performing Arts Academy
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