The New York Acting School For Film and Television
“Helpful teachers, nice atmosphere, and I love that I pay for the number of classes and I can go whenever it's convenient for me.”
Best Acting Classes in New York, NY
23 studios listed · all 23 in New York · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Bruce Ornstein Acting Workshop
“He has a great eye for scene work and his exercises are great to open up the instrument.”
Audition Arts
“Through a series of exercises and assignments, U-Shin challenges your craft and applies it in an incredibly practical way.”
Actors Technique NY (Kids & Teens)
“We were so impressed with the professionalism and level of expertise that Todd, CAT and every chorographer and crew member involved brought to the table.”
New Victory Theater
“The staff were welcoming, kind and respectful to the audience members of all ages.”
The PIT
“Stephanie Holmes and Kimberly Alu are two of the best teachers I've ever had from any theatre.”
The 23 acting studios listed for New York, NY 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: New York, NY
All 23 studios we list here are in New York itself. We have 84 studios in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 12,199 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "energy". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers payment plans and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the studios on this page; 20 publish a contact page; all 23 list a public email and 4 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.
Can I reserve an acting workshop place online?
Online booking is open at 4 of the 23 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.
Actorclass
“It is a whole different level of instruction that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the steps needed to successfully act and create.”
Maggie Flanigan Studio
“There is a safe environment to deal with the feelings/emotions that come with training/ working to be a professional and I'm so grateful for the staff and students for it!”
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Galli Theater New York
“My daughter has been going to Galli Theatre since she was 3 years old.”
Circle in the Square Theatre & School
“Saw KPOP musical, great place to watch a show with the stage extending out so that the audience surrounds it.”
Break Into Hollywood Studios
“Thanks to The Goo , Dave Mc Keown , and especially John Brantley Cole, I couldn't be more appreciative of everything you have shown me !!”
Atlantic Theater Company Stage 2
“The sets and lighting were really impressive looks up-to-date and high tech.”
Childrens Acting Academy
“My daughter has participated in a number of Mimi's acting classes here on the UWS -- both the school year weekly sessions as well as the week-long camps over the summer.”
The Bob McAndrew Acting Studio
“Woke up my inner power and gave really hands on specific helpful tools to handle auditions, filming on set, monologues and mainly fine tuning your instrument to be your emotional arsenal on command.”
Magnet Theater
“They've stayed open through pandemic and still have consistently high level comedy happening!”
Pearl Studios NYC
“Safe place to complete whatever you came there for met a celebrity dancer here”
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Majestic Theatre
“It's a great opportunity to come to New York at a time when a popular, long-running musical is coming to an end.”
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
“Incredible performances by those who are finishing their training.”
Broadway Artists Alliance
“From the audition process, registration to arriving in NYC and my child attending the training, I was impressed beyond expectation.”
The 52nd Street Project
“My son is a proud member of a loving place Theatre art and educational help n lots of love”
Broadway Kids Auditions
“He's given her such great direction, he's helped her prep monologues/scenes and other materials for auditions and showcases.”
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Eight Is Never Enough Improv
“I really like that their cast is so eclectic and diverse with such a funny group of unique players.”
Shuffles
“Aside from her learning advanced dance and musical theater techniques she has developed a confidence which has grown over the years, and which she carries into all aspects of her life.”
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