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
American Conservatory Theater
Aurora Theatre Company
Bay Area Children’s Theatre
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Brava Theater Center
Bruns Amphitheater
Crosspulse
Empowerhouse Acting Studio
Film Acting Bay Area
I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre
Lesher Center For the Arts
Lyric Performing Arts Academy
Marion E Greene Black Box Theatre
Mr. d’S Music Club
New Conservatory Theatre Center
Oakland Theater Project
Pied Piper Players
Prescott Circus Theatre
Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage
Sydney Goldstein Theater
The Gateway Theatre
Un-Scripted Theater Company
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Oakland Theater Project
(8)
“Good productions, good acting In a unusual settings (a church).”
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Mr. d'S Music Club
(5)
Performing Arts
“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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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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Marion E Greene Black Box Theatre
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Kaiser Permanente Educational Theatre
(1)
“Great performance from beginning to end.”
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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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Film Acting Bay Area
(1)
Casting Opportunities, Thespian Courses, Theater Company
“Since studying at FABA, I've met a BUNCH of wonderful people, learned how to get acting jobs and written and produced a web series.”
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Pied Piper Players
(1)
“Really help train young aspiring actors and actresses to hone their skills for school plays and further pursuit of acting.”
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Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage
(25)
Production
Actors
Parking
“Some bad theater occasionally and a 50/50 chance you will love what you see here as it is with all small theater groups but they are really nice and I have seen some great stuff.”
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Empowerhouse Acting Studio
(30)
Human Being
Tools
The Craft
“I've had a life long dream of being an actress, but when I started taking classes with Melissa and Empowerhouse Acting Studio earlier this year it was my first real attempt at professional training and I couldn't be happier that I chose to train with...”
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Lesher Center For the Arts
(25)
Shows
Tickets
Restaurants
“I love that they have become a hub for local community arts and house many different performing arts (dance, symphony, plays/musicals, art exhibits, comedy/speaking engagements, and more!”
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New Conservatory Theatre Center
(28)
Lgbt
Snacks
Performances
“If your watching a show here, the seating side-to-side is really tight to one another, and the rows are also close together, so prepare to share intimate space with your neighbors.”
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
(27)
Intimate
Season Tickets
Goddess
“Tickets are priced for many different budgets, all the seats are great, the performances are A+, parking is readily available, proximity to great restaurants is fantastic, and it's all right here in Berkeley”
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Aurora Theatre Company
(26)
Actors
Performances
Intimate
“Wonderful place to see a show The importance of being Earnest and the actress was the best performance of this endearing funny show it was perfect I recommend”
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Bruns Amphitheater
(29)
Blanket
Night
Shakespeare
“First time seeing Shakespeare in this glorious amphitheater that seats many but feels intimate; enjoyed picnicking at the interval in our seats (some folks took advantage of the picnic tables for dining before the performance, which is another great ...”
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The Gateway Theatre
(18)
Shows
Cast
Performances
“However, last night was opening night and evidently the people sitting in the back and they clearly knew something about the play that the audience did not because they were laughing loudly and disturbing the patrons in attendance.”
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Brava Theater Center
(24)
Performances
Lighting
Sound
“I've lived in SF for nearly forty years and I am embarrassed to say I did not even know this theater existed until I recently saw the incredible and inspiring “I, Too, Sing America”.”
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Bay Area Children's Theatre
(23)
Kids
Art
Performance
“I love that they have jokes for kids and adults, so it's always fun for the whole family.”
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American Conservatory Theater
(18)
Shows
Season
House
“I was concerned about my mezzanine tickets since it said limited view but was surprised to see a cozy theater with the best view even though we were mezzanine corner seat.”
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Sydney Goldstein Theater
(18)
Show
Lectures
Speakers
“Don't worry if you can't afford orchestra, row M, seat 1,2 or 3 gets you smack dab in the center of the balcony with a perfect view.”
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
(27)
Screen
Parking Garage
Recliner
“Theater connected to restaurant that delivers food/drinks to your seat to enjoy the movie.”
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I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
(26)
Professional
Company
Dance
“I Can Do That brings out the best in children, putting on full-blown and fabulous musical theater productions as well as skill-enhancing classes and the kids have the BEST time doing it!”
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Un-Scripted Theater Company
(20)
Funny
Musical
Shows
“I've seen their show 3 times in 3 weeks; the only thing that wasn't different about each show was that they were all amazingly inventive and very, very funny.”
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