Newport Theatre Arts Center
“The stand out for my group was TJ Punchard as Nick Bottoms in the lead role.”
Best Acting Classes near Newport Beach, CA
2 of these studios are based in Newport Beach; the others serve Newport Beach from towns including Costa Mesa (4 mi), Foothill Ranch (13 mi) and Aliso Viejo (8 mi).
5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Newport Harbor Performing Arts Academy
Orange County Children's Theatre
“Highly recommend occt for any kids who'd like to get on stage.”
The Actor's Studio of Orange County
“Love the staff, i'm just glad it's 10 min away from my house and don't have to deal with traffic.”
The GEM Theatre
“Love the interaction between audience and actors!”
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Creative Outlet Performing Arts Center
“Fair pricing and small size of classrooms.”
The 15 acting studios listed for Newport Beach, 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: Newport Beach, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 692 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. 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.
Where do I find acting class terms, levels and timetables?
All 15 studios here list a site of their own, and that is where the term dates, the levels and the difference between an ongoing class and a one-off workshop get spelled out. Listings carry what each studio says about itself, so read the class page rather than the summary.
Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County
“They have lessons almost every night.”
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Broadway Arts Studio Dance
“They are so encouraging and make dance so fun for my daughter.”
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Arts & Learning Conservatory
“My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her musical theatre experience with the Arts & Learning Conservatory!”
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The Center Stage Studio
“I can tell that all the staff at Center Stage care about all the kids and I can see us becoming part of the Center Stage "family" as so many other families have.”
Starlight Theatre OC
“Great little local theater, as my kids loved taking part in their plays like Annie and Sound of Music.”
VS Music Studios
“We love both Sean and Van's teachings, and the recitals are very fun.”
The Actors Workshop
“The Actors Workshop will equip you with the necessary tools needed to not only make it in this difficult business, but to sustain a career at the highest level.”
Creative Kids Playhouse Children's Theatre of Orange County
“Creative Kids Playhouse has given my daughter a creative outlet where she is free to express herself and be part of a loving community of talented actors and actresses.”
Ovations Performing Arts Conservatory
“A fun theater arts studio where kids actually have fun and perform in a supportive cooperative environment.”
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