Best Acting Classes near Garden Grove, CA

2 of these studios are based in Garden Grove; the others serve Garden Grove from towns including Costa Mesa (8 mi), Long Beach (12 mi) and Westminster (3 mi).

5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

The GEM Theatre

The GEM Theatre

4.8 93 reviews
“I was astonished and so thrilled to be there around these incredible performers.”
5 instructorsSince 1920
12852 Main St
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Free To Be Me Studio of Performing Arts

Free To Be Me Studio of Performing Arts

5.0 4 reviews
“You can see her passion and love for the arts in her work and how she responds to the children.”
Since 2016
Westminster, CA · 3 mi from Garden Grove
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CCC Acting Studio

CCC Acting Studio

5.0 7 reviews
“Her no-nonsense yet loving and caring approach makes him a better actor.”
Since 2017
12792 Valley View St #209
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My Acting Studio

My Acting Studio

4.9 75 reviews
“Charles is a fantastic teacher and a wonderful person, he really knows how to help you feel comfortable and then encourages you to get out of your comfort zone and try new things.”
Since 2008
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi from Garden Grove
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The Actor's Studio of Orange County

The Actor's Studio of Orange County

4.9 45 reviews
“I had been looking for a while to find a good school for acting classes around Orange County, and I couldn't be more grateful to have found ASOOC.”
Since 2007
Santa Ana, CA · 5 mi from Garden Grove
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Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County

Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County

4.6 24 reviews
“It seems like a great place for kids to learn to perform musical theatre.”
From $65/classSince 1987
Costa Mesa, CA · 8 mi from Garden Grove
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The 15 acting studios listed for Garden Grove, 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: Garden Grove, CA

The 15 studios on this page are rated from 3.0 to 5.0 across 643 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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 3 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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Arts & Learning Conservatory

Arts & Learning Conservatory

4.6 13 reviews
“My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her musical theatre experience with the Arts & Learning Conservatory!”
Ages 5–14Since 2006
Costa Mesa, CA · 8 mi from Garden Grove
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Stagelight Performing Arts

Stagelight Performing Arts

4.6 13 reviews
“Even more appreciative that the school gives all the same opportunity to all kids of different ability levels”
Since 2013
Brea, CA · 11 mi from Garden Grove
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Starlight Theatre OC

Starlight Theatre OC

4.9 12 reviews
“Such a wonderful place to enjoy life theater!!”
Ages 6–17Since 2018
Costa Mesa, CA · 8 mi from Garden Grove
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VS Music Studios

VS Music Studios

4.8 10 reviews
“My girl in singing lessons is difficult at times, but he reroutes her focus so well and helps her to push past her issues.”
Online lessonsSince 2018
Costa Mesa, CA · 8 mi from Garden Grove
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Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy

Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy

5.0 7 reviews
“She's not only a wonderfully creative person to work with kids, she can also bring out the most in them, whether it's a shy kiddo who needs to come out of his shell, or a people-loving child who wants to take center stage even when he has no lines in a scene :)”
Since 2013
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi from Garden Grove
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Yaya's Performance Academy

Yaya's Performance Academy

4.5 5 reviews
“I highly recommend for kids with the theatrical bug ages 5 -18 in Long Beach, Lakewood and surrounding cities.”
Since 2011
Long Beach, CA · 12 mi from Garden Grove
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The Music Room

The Music Room

4.9 5 reviews
“The studio is so inviting and all the kids and teachers actually feel like family!”
Free trial classAges 2–187 instructorsSince 1985
Orange, CA · 8 mi from Garden Grove
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Orange County Children's Theatre

Orange County Children's Theatre

5.0 7 reviews
“OCCT has been a very welcoming experience for myself as well as others I know!”
Since 2002
Huntington Beach, CA · 6 mi from Garden Grove
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Buena Park Youth Theatre

Buena Park Youth Theatre

3.0 2 reviews
“Directors, Choreographers, Vocal Coaches, and production teams are amazing and professional.”
Since 2013
Buena Park, CA · 6 mi from Garden Grove
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