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Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
- Voice
- Skills
- Learn
“I highly recommend Hollywood Academy of Music because they're well organized, their teachers are very competent (especially for beginners) and their prices are reasonable.”
Best Acting Classes near East Los Angeles, CA
These studios serve East Los Angeles from nearby bases in Los Angeles.
24 studios listed · 1 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Groundlings Theatre & School
- SNL
- Sketch Comedy
- Actors
“After attending Basic- Advanced improv classes here I can say they know character and knowing their style can have a hugely positive impact on how you perform.”
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Speiser Sturges Acting Studio
- Auditions
- Training
- Career
“Shannon and Indrani have been incredibly supported of me at every step of my journey, from me adjusting to LA to coaching me through my first big HBO audition.”
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Nancy Friedman Acting Studio
- Information
- Learning
- Acting Coach
“Nancy, is a previous casting director, so to get her honest feedback and intake on what casting directors are looking for look and not looking for was extremely helpful.”
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Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio
- Artists
- Space
- Coach
“I've also had my biggest acting breakthroughs here because of the techniques taught and incredible teachers who continue to encourage me to take risks.”
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Graham Shiels Studios
- Work
- Insight
- Audit
“Unlike other studios where the teachers might not have a pulse on what's going on the industry, all the teachers here and Graham are still actively working on set while teaching!”
The 24 acting studios listed for East Los Angeles, 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: East Los Angeles, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,475 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (94%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 14 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 23 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 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; 21 publish a contact page; all 24 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 East Los Angeles?
None on file: none of the 24 cards carry an address in East Los Angeles. 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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Actors Comedy Studio
- Camera
- Learn
- Class
“Tip: Parking on the streets can be very difficult at certain times of the day in the area - it appears to be OK to park your vehicle at the park down the street.”
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Real Life Actor Studio Jeff Seymour
- Truth
- Character
- Acting Coach
“You really can't go wrong if all you are doing when acting is understanding the situation your character is in and then coming at it from a human standpoint.”
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Improv-la
- Feedback
- Skills
- Learned
“It's a self selecting group of diverse, interesting and creative people who choose to do improv, so you'll like find some great new friends there as well.”
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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
- Tickets
- Cast
- Shows
“Always an excellent production!”
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Sunpath Music
- Vocal Lessons
- Performance
- Singing
“Sam stresses breath control and placement, with very specific exercises (to do with him and on your own) to improve, not just some "c'mon, try harder" mumbo jumbo.”
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Theatre West
- Shows
- Parking
- Actors
“I wasn't certain what to expect, and frankly, though I volunteered, up front it felt very much like I might simply be checking off a box for community service”
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Ahmanson Theatre
- Season Tickets
- Ain't to Proud
- The Temptations
“Always an amazing show.”
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Scott Sedita Acting Studios
- Laugh
- Book
- Learn
“He will hone in on what is unique, interesting, or funny about you, and push you to bring that to all your work in a way that is clear, crafted, and specific.”
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The Markland Studio
- Coach
- Character
- Actor
“He makes acting an experience that isn't just technical but he helps you dig to the core of each character and understand the characters point of view so well.”
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Assistance League Theatre
- Beautiful
- Parking
- Kids
“Nine O'Clock Players is an amazing non-profit organization dedicated to bring the joy of live musical theatre to the underserved youth in Los Angeles since 1929.”
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The Actors Company
“Personally I find it hard to connect with some acting coaches in this town as a lot of them are just teaching because they can not necessarily because they want to or are passionate about helping actors to grow.”
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The Modern Actor Coaching
- Craft
- Energy
- Learn
“The homework he gave after my first session was not only for skill building but it was also a chance for me to reflect on myself and learn more about me.”
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Stella Adler Academy of Acting
- Technique
- Teach
- Training
“If you are not american, they will be there for you, support you, teach you, give you a school that will be your home, and the most important thing, make you grown as a person and as an actor.”
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Diana Castle's the Imagined Life
- Grateful
- Empathy
- Human
“I will forever credit her mastery for putting a fire under my mission and deepening my work which has also resulted in more bookings than I have ever had before.”
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McCadden Place Theatre
- Monkey
- Parking
“This is a small intimate theater”
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The Clown School
- Knowledge
- Learning
“My friend ashley because she's the janitor there actually <3 my friends have agreed to send her off there because she decided to leave them in the middle of gaming.”
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Socapa Summer Arts Camps For Teens
- Photography
- Course
- Teachers
“I was anxious for months before that summer because of how shy and introverted I am but everyone there were so kind and it felt like I had known them forever.”
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Doug Warhit Online Acting Classes AND Audition Technique
- Life
- Feedback
- Camera
“His techniques are amazing and help a person actually give a realistic performance and express legitimate emotions when acting rather than trying hard to fake a certain emotion.”
Acting Coaching Services in East Los Angeles, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$178
Maximum cost
$3082
National Average
$475
Avg Per Hour Rates
$75
$356
$830
Typical price range is based on 363 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near East Los Angeles
- “I have noticed such improvement not only in my craft, but also my comfort and confidence while preparing and performing.” — from a review of Graham Shiels Studios
- “In a safe environment, Nancy offers each individual her undivided attention and shares her knowledge and training techniques on all levels from professional, skillful and powerful acting tools, improvisation, to business of the industry.” — from a review of Nancy Friedman Acting Studio
- “I have taken many acting courses, but his approach, knowledge, and the environment he creates has kept me coming back.” — from a review of Doug Warhit Online Acting Classes AND Audition Technique
- “I love working with John. His approach to self and acting brings out a confidence I never knew I had.” — from a review of The Markland Studio
- “Thanks to my experiences with Improv LA, I feel more confident and more vocal in all areas of my life.” — from a review of Improv-la
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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