The highest-rated Acting Training companies out of 137 vetted & reviewed in the Oakland area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Oakland
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
Altarena Playhouse
Aurora Theatre Company
Bats Improv Theatre
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Brava Theater Center
Cal Performances
Crosspulse
Empowerhouse Acting Studio
Film Acting Bay Area
I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre
Kids N’ Dance
Lyric Performing Arts Academy
Marion E Greene Black Box Theatre
Marrakech Magic Theater San Francisco (W/Jay Alexander)
Mr. d’S Music Club
New Conservatory Theatre Center
ODC Theater
Oakland Theater Project
Orpheum Theatre
Prescott Circus Theatre
Sydney Goldstein Theater
Town Hall Theatre Co-Lafayette
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Kids N' Dance
(47)
Theater
Party
Birthday
“Very well run and fun combo of theater and outdoor activities (swimming ) even though I have no idea how they learn the whole musical in just 5 mornings!”
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Oakland Theater Project
(18)
Production
“Nice place, good, my mother and friends acted giving examples of immigrants how difficult it is to be here, the struggle that is experienced every day and what is lost for an American dream which is not easy”
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Mr. d'S Music Club
(8)
Art
Acting
Camp
“This camp has built confidence in not only her ability to stand on stage and sing/ perform in front of an audience ( the end of the week performance has at anytime more than 50 friends and family watching) but we have noticed she is more outgoing in ...”
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Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre
(1)
“Great performance from beginning to end.”
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Marion E Greene Black Box Theatre
“Oakland School for the Arts is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. Accordingly, OSA programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based o...”
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Crosspulse
“The International Body Music Festival (IBMF) and MiniFests feature contemporary and traditional body music presented in concerts, workshops, teacher trainings, lecture-demonstrations, open mics, family matinees and in-school assemblies.”
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Prescott Circus Theatre
“More information: www.prescottcircus.org/getinvolved Prescott Circus Theatre is seeking circus, movement, and theater teaching artists with … Read the rest … →”
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Lyric Performing Arts Academy
“Why? In 20+ years of teaching the arts to people from all walks of life, one recurring theme we have repeatedly seen is that many of us are survivors of abuse and/or sexual assault. Because we learned to harness the performing arts as a tool for heal...”
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ODC Theater
(27)
Cafe
Dance
“This was my first time over at the ODC that because my daughter was performing and boy oh boy that place is nice clean and I love it I can stay there all day but oh well I have to go home”
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New Conservatory Theatre Center
(34)
Space
Performances
Actors
“The theater's commitment to promoting queer voices and narratives is commendable, and it has become a vital platform for fostering understanding and empathy within the community.”
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Empowerhouse Acting Studio
(50)
Training
Compassion
Studying
“She further keeps her finger on the pulse of what's going on in the industry and she provides concrete information that is vital for her students growth”
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Film Acting Bay Area
(19)
Casting Opportunities, Thespian Courses, Theater Company
“In the past 6 months, my teenage kid has been taking acting classes at FABA, working with young actor/actress with the same age group and other adult actor/actress on different scenes, and preparing monologue with the instructor.”
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Aurora Theatre Company
(49)
Acting
Musical
Space
“Despite the fact that often the audience is 3 feet from the actors on “stage” at the Aurora …the performances felt real …like you were a fly on the wall …and this was really happening”
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Orpheum Theatre
(48)
Mezzanine
Funny Girl
Homeless
“In addition, if you are broad shouldered or wider in size (I would say we are average for someone our height) you will be rubbing arms with your neighbor unless you slouch inward as if to give yourself a hug.”
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I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
(50)
Singing
Organized
Environment
“ICDT has not only provided him with the opportunity to learn and grow in his acting, singing, and dancing, but also helped his confidence, ability to take on new challenges, follow through on his commitments, and build an incredible network of new fr...”
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Cal Performances
(36)
Campus
Folk Dance
Ballet
“I didn't see how much they charge since it was a night show and we were able to find free 2 hour parking on the street but that is something to take into account.”
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San Francisco Magic Theater (W/Jay Alexander) at the Marrakech
(50)
Close up Magic
Math
Sleight of Hand
“Combine his charisma with truly mind-bending feats, and add his earnest passion for the craft, and no one could regret spending time with the great Jay Alexander!”
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Brava Theater Center
(44)
Performances
Film
Sound
“Venue is very comfortable.”
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Sydney Goldstein Theater
(35)
Balcony
Building
Speakers
“The audio at our seats (towards the back and to the right while facing the stage) was a bit muted and so sometimes I would miss the punchline sometimes.”
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
(47)
Wine
Balcony
Historical
“Fad a good time.”
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Altarena Playhouse
(49)
Intimate
Christmas
Seating
“An incredible intimate theater experience with cookies and beverages to satiate ones appetite, paired with a vastly diverse talented crew on and off the stage.”
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Town Hall Theatre Co-Lafayette
(48)
Actors
Entertainment
Education
“" I have to mention the unannounced "freebies," I have enjoyed, such as free live music in the lounge before and during the intermission some shows, and posters that would make the late great promoter Bill Graham proud, handed gratis to concertgoer...”
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Bats Improv Theatre
(37)
Laughed
Audience
Price
“Good shows”
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
(33)
“The play was really well done and I was impressed by the effects as well as use of different media (props, lights, etc), especially for such a small stage!”
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