The highest-rated Acting Training companies out of 124 vetted & reviewed in the Lower Merion area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Lower Merion
Arden Theatre Company
Barn Playhouse
Colonial Playhouse
Fringearts
John Pallotta Studio of Acting
Keswick Theatre
Lantern Theater Company
Miller Theater
Old Academy Players
Painted Bride Art Center
Philly Improv Theater
Players Club of Swarthmore
Playhouse West-Philadelphia
Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
Stagecrafters Theater
Suzanne Roberts Theatre
The Philadelphia Acting Studio
The Ritz Theatre Company
The Rotunda
The Wilma Theater
Theatre Exile
Theatre Horizon
Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center
Walnut Street Theatre
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Philly Improv Theater
(36)
Price
Laughing
Night
“I've been lucky to be a part of the PHIT Improv community this year and I cannot tell you how supportive and genuine the coaches/students/staff are here!”
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The Philadelphia Acting Studio
(49)
Mentor
Feel
Craft
“Bernard is a fantastic mentor that has taught us plenty of different techniques so that we can all find what works best for us, helps us improve our auditioning skills, and critiquing our scene work to make it the best that we can possibly have it.”
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Arden Theatre Company
(44)
Creative
August Wilson
Story
“Additionally, we were late due to the St Patties Day Parade closures and they pushed the show back a couple minutes because it was such a big issue for so many people”
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John Pallotta Studio of Acting
(49)
Audition
Craft
Camera
“In my one hour coaching session I learned more from John then I've learned in some of the multiple and quite costly six week acting classes that I've accumulated throughout years.”
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Stagecrafters Theater
(49)
Matter
Set
Volunteers
“For over 90 years, this beloved theater has been a place where stories are told with gusto and performances are more than just shows—they're experiences.”
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Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater
(50)
The Magicians
Funny
Magic Show
“His tricks, reminiscent of the astonishing acts seen on TV with world renowned mentalist, left everyone spellbound, as he did them right infront of us.”
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Old Academy Players
(50)
Cast
Parking
Acting
“Every show is a labor of love, a blend of tradition and fresh energy, where the community gathers not just to watch, but to experience stories that resonate with us all.”
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Lantern Theater Company
(44)
“Finding this theater on a small side street was a little stressful for this 1st time patron who doesn't really go into CC much anymore but it was definitely worth it.”
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Playhouse West-Philadelphia
(48)
Teach
Work
Studying
“Savant adapt to what works and what doesn't when it comes to his students, form new exercises in areas where students are consistently weak in, and offer additional FREE classes to give you every opportunity to become excellent in the craft.”
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Walnut Street Theatre
(45)
Elvis
Operating Theatre
Mezzanine
“Unfortunately it has one glaring problem that everyone in our party universally agreed on, which is that the seating is in poor condition and is uncomfortable.”
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Barn Playhouse
(49)
Shows
Area
Cast
“Absolutely amazing experience the musical I saw was incredible with just a wonderful environment, people and the cast and crew were just absolutely incredible in doing their production”
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Theatre Horizon
(45)
Parking
Kids
Color
“After 6pm, and on weekends, you can park in the county Jury service parking lot, but good luck with street parking if you have to be here at a different time....”
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Players Club of Swarthmore
(40)
Prices
Rent
Children
“All the best things are still the same, and they've added an amazing focus to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion that really makes everyone feel welcome.”
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Colonial Playhouse
(44)
Heart
Volunteers
Entertainment
“The actors and the staff put their heart and soul into everything they do.”
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The Rotunda
(37)
Space
Bands
Audience
“Even after 17 years, Poet-Tree En Motion is always a magical event to attend since the artists range from poets, to dancers, from singers, to drummers, and everything in between with plenty of audience participation.”
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Fringearts
(36)
Bartender
Lighting
Movie
“Served with gaufrettes, shrimp cocktail, fried cheese curds, beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, gluten free fried chicken, Mac n cheese, basil pesto pasta,”
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Miller Theater
(42)
Ushers
The Kimmel Center
Knees
“Quite clean and pleasant place, the seating spaces can be quite short for tall people, the signage would be improved, the staff was very friendly and answered all the corresponding questions”
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The Ritz Theatre Company
(45)
Prices
Tickets
Musicals
“Unfortunately I took away a star because of the bathroom situation - two stalls for the women's restroom (with someone camping out in one of them for ten minutes) meant everyone was waiting for forever and was anxious about missing the show.”
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Theatre Exile
(31)
Audience
Chairs
Seat
“My sister, daughter, and I had a wonderful time during out first Theater Week outing!”
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Suzanne Roberts Theatre
(31)
Clean
Sweat
Acoustics
“As the home of the Philadelphia Theatre Company, it offers a diverse array of performances, ranging from thought-provoking plays to lively musicals, contributing significantly to the city's cultural landscape”
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Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center
(31)
Bathrooms
Concert
Pay
“Whether performing on stage, or just watching as a patron, I look forward to seeing future shows here and supporting the efforts they're putting forth.”
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Painted Bride Art Center
(31)
Gallery
Artistic
Dance
“On our way out to the exit door, all Tamagawa University student performers (and their dean) stood on the left and right sides of the aisle to say "thank you"(again) to the audience.”
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Keswick Theatre
(47)
Get the Led Out
Metal Detectors
Cover Band
“The only drawbacks are the bathrooms (not enough and only on the balcony level except a small handicap one seater on the main level) and the fact that there is no wall separating the lobby from the auditorium.”
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The Wilma Theater
(41)
Performances
Price
Dance
“Also, my niece (who has been dancing since age 3 and on competition dance for 5 years), is 16 and she was with her boyfriend and they both did not like it at all.”
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