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Buena Park Youth Theatre
“Directors, Choreographers, Vocal Coaches, and production teams are amazing and professional.”
Best Acting Classes near Monterey Park, CA
These studios serve Monterey Park from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, Burbank and North Hollywood.
24 studios listed · 2 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
- Students
- Skills
- Singing
“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.”
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The Groundlings Theatre & School
- Audience
- Sketch Comedy
- Price
“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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Caryn West's Space For Actors
- Technology
- Insights
- Acting Coach
“Small enough that we all had a chance to get to know each other, large enough to learn some wonderful things from each other - talented working actors!”
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Brian Cutler Actors Studio
- Scenes
- Audit
- Actress
“Brian has been an actor/director/teacher for many years and his studio is a place for new and experienced actors to train in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.”
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Speiser Sturges Acting Studio
- Acting Coach
- Training
- Scene Study
“(I actually missed a Friday workout class, but I had to work last minute) The energy is great, and the process they use to find the character brings out some incredible acting during the Scene Study classes.”
The 24 acting studios listed for Monterey Park, 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: Monterey Park, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,440 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (93%) and communication (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 2 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 6 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 Monterey Park?
None on file: none of the 24 cards carry an address in Monterey Park. 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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Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio
- Environment
- Space
- Audit
“His unique approach and perspective takes the best aspects of the major acting methods and distills them into a personalized experience you can realize and relate to.”
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Nancy Friedman Acting Studio
- Studying
- Learning
- Character
“Nancy is a seasoned coach and mentor who will give you the best feedback to help with your character development, delivery, industry tips and cover the various acting techniques still used in the industry today.”
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Graham Shiels Studios
- Studying
- Insight
- Feedback
“I have been private coaching with Graham and taking his classes for 3 years now and every time I coach with him I know my reps will be happy and I feel more confident I'll get a callback.”
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Actors Comedy Studio
- Character
- Learn
- Workshops
“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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Laoncamera
- TV
- Comedy
- Coaching
“With their classes now exclusively online, actors have the opportunity to really get comfortable with their self-tape set-ups from home, while working on their individual strengths and weaknesses over 12 weeks.”
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Improv-la
- Feel
- Skills
- Comfortable
“Highly recommend this class to anyone that wants to work on thinking on their feet, living in the moment, feeling comfortable with uncertainty, or just having fun.”
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My Acting Studio
- Improv
- Skills
- Headshots
“What I really admire about Charles is that he really cares for his students, he helped us get out of our comfort zones and took his time to get the best performance out of us in a nurturing way.”
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Theatre West
- Performances
- Parking
- Intimate
“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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Actors Youth Academy
- Confidence
- Feel
“Actors Youth Academy is a great place to study acting, all the while supplementing the craft with a bilingual approach (Spanish/English) to expand your flexibility as an actor for the changing Hollywood landscape.”
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The Heller Approach Acting Studio
- Environment
- Learned
- Acting Coach
“I really cannot stress enough how amazing these classes are, part because of the technique, another part is because of the other students that are so welcoming, but a huge part of this is because of Brad himself.”
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Ahmanson Theatre
- The Last Ship
- Ain't to Proud
- Parking Garage
“Easy parking.”
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Beverly Hills Playhouse
- Craft
- Career
- Directors
“What I love about the BHP is its focus on the actual work, it is not about doing exercises or any type of written component (thank god), it is about what to do when you get a script, how to prepare, how to perform, and how to BOOK!”
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3-2-1 Acting Studios
- Talent Agent
- Parents
- Happy
“After a few months of classes, our daughter was invited into 3-2-1's Showcase and Acting Career Program and at the completion of the program, she received offers from multiple talent agencies.”
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Actors Ave. Acting Studio
- Learn
- Camera
- Workshop
“I've done personal training with him and not only did he help me with my career and giving my material direction, but he worked with me through a rather difficult audition self-tape, which turned out to be incredible!”
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The Markland Studio
- Honesty
- Character
- Integrity
“John's creative and emotional wisdom, his loyalty to truth and authenticity, his deep compassion, along with his genuine love for the work, has served as an unequaled ally to me as a working actor.”
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Scott Sedita Acting Studios
- Read
- Book
- Camera
“Having been blessed to work on set I can tell you a lot of classes out there may help you open up, but they are not preparing you for what you are going to experience on the day when the lights are up and the director is yelling "Action!”
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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 AFA Studio
- Confident
- Skills
- Feel
“Abbie helped me dissect the material from an entirely different perspective than I had gotten used to, and it gave me an unique advantage as I prepared the pages and pages of dialogue.”
Acting Coaching Services in Monterey Park, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$161
Maximum cost
$2781
National Average
$428
Avg Per Hour Rates
$68
$321
$749
Typical price range is based on 262 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Monterey Park
- “Since joining 321 my daughter's acting skills and confidence in public speaking has improved tremendously.” — from a review of 3-2-1 Acting Studios
- “I have made tremendous progress on so many of my acting goals, including booking my first professional acting job, and I truly think it was due to implementing the incredible knowledge that I have learned at AFA.” — from a review of The AFA Studio
- “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
- “I've made great strides in my acting thanks to him, and have become more confident and more eager to improve.” — from a review of The Heller Approach Acting Studio
- “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
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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