Best Acting Classes near Lakewood, CA

These studios serve Lakewood from nearby bases in towns including Long Beach, Signal Hill and Garden Grove.

10 studios listed · 4 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

My Acting Studio

My Acting Studio

4.9 75 reviews
“Charles, the teacher, really pushed us and worked with our individual strengths.”
Since 2008
Long Beach, CA · 4 mi from Lakewood
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The Actor's Studio of Orange County

The Actor's Studio of Orange County

4.9 45 reviews
“Teachers are super professional, talented, easy to communicate and fun to work with.”
Since 2007
Santa Ana, CA · 16 mi from Lakewood
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The GEM Theatre

The GEM Theatre

4.8 93 reviews
“Very well-kept, intimate, locally-supported playhouse bursting with talent and enthusiasm.”
5 instructorsSince 1920
Garden Grove, CA · 10 mi from Lakewood
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Dominique Becton Film & Acting Academy

Dominique Becton Film & Acting Academy

5.0 20 reviews
“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”
25% offSince 2021
Gardena, CA · 11 mi from Lakewood
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The Kids Theater Company (Tktc)

The Kids Theater Company (Tktc)

4.9 31 reviews
“Kyle, the owner, is an amazing human being that instills the love for acting to all his pupils.”
Since 2011
Long Beach, CA · 4 mi from Lakewood
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Act Out Theatre Company

Act Out Theatre Company

4.9 22 reviews
“Being in mary poppins cured me of my depression”
Since 2014
Signal Hill, CA · 4 mi from Lakewood
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The 10 acting studios listed for Lakewood, 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: Lakewood, CA

The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 647 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 19 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 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 Lakewood?

None on file: none of the 10 cards carry an address in Lakewood. 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.

Stagelight Performing Arts

Stagelight Performing Arts

4.6 13 reviews
“Staff here are great and really sweet I suggest you to take a trip if you are interested in performing arts and take a class!”
Since 2013
Brea, CA · 16 mi from Lakewood
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New Collective Acting Studio

New Collective Acting Studio

4.9 8 reviews
“No other place to be than The New Collective studio.”
Free trial classFrom $285/moSince 2009Online lessons
15 mi from Lakewood
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VS Music Studios

VS Music Studios

4.8 10 reviews
“We love both Sean and Van's teachings, and the recitals are very fun.”
Online lessonsSince 2018
Costa Mesa, CA · 17 mi from Lakewood
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Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy

Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy

5.0 7 reviews
“Instructors, curriculum and beautiful space are all top of the line and the joy on the children's faces really says it all...”
Since 2013
Long Beach, CA · 4 mi from Lakewood
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios near Lakewood

  • “One of my girls was super shy and super sensitive before but after coming here for almost 2 months, her self esteem and self confidence slowly improved.” — from a review of VS Music Studios
  • “The acting skills she has learned have improved her confidence, poise and ability interact in every social situation.” — from a review of The Actor's Studio of Orange County
  • “The environment has been safe and motivating for us all to create and become better in our acting ranges.” — from a review of My Acting Studio

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