Best Acting Classes near Orange, CA

1 of these studios is based in Orange; the others serve Orange from towns including Costa Mesa (11 mi), Garden Grove (8 mi) and Foothill Ranch (13 mi).

6 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

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The Music Room

The Music Room

4.9 5 reviews
“The studio is so inviting and all the kids and teachers actually feel like family!”
Free trial classAges 2–187 instructorsSince 1985
327 W Collins Ave
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The Actor's Studio of Orange County

The Actor's Studio of Orange County

4.9 45 reviews
“It reawakened my passion for acting, but also reminded me of how to be confident in myself.”
Since 2007
Santa Ana, CA · 6 mi from Orange
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Creative Outlet Performing Arts Center

Creative Outlet Performing Arts Center

4.9 44 reviews
“Whether you're a beginner or an expert, these classes are meant for an “outlet” and to have an impact for positivity.”
Free trial classFrom $23/classAges 4–6Since 2019
Foothill Ranch, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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The GEM Theatre

The GEM Theatre

4.8 93 reviews
“Always delightful - Damien Lorton leads superbly talented performers with a top-notch orchestra led by Nick Bravo 🎶”
5 instructorsSince 1920
Garden Grove, CA · 8 mi from Orange
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Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County

Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County

4.6 24 reviews
“One of the best theatre academy's in orange county.”
From $65/classSince 1987
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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Broadway Arts Studio Dance

Broadway Arts Studio Dance

4.7 20 reviews
“The owners and teachers genuinely care about the kids, and my son has found an amazing group of friends.”
Trial classAges 3–18Since 2018
Lake Forest, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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The 15 acting studios listed for Orange, 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: Orange, CA

The 15 studios on this page are rated from 3.0 to 5.0 across 629 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 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; 11 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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.

Can I reserve an acting workshop place online?

Online booking is open at 3 of the 15 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.

Stagelight Performing Arts

Stagelight Performing Arts

4.6 13 reviews
“The recital experience is amazing because you rent your costume, the dress rehearsal is during the class time (awesome if you're working like me and can't take a whole day off for a dress rehearsal).”
Since 2013
Brea, CA · 9 mi from Orange
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Arts & Learning Conservatory

Arts & Learning Conservatory

4.6 13 reviews
“So impressed w the cast of talented and super cute kids!!”
Ages 5–14Since 2006
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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Starlight Theatre OC

Starlight Theatre OC

4.9 12 reviews
“It is an awesome place to make friends, and be part of another family while attending Starlight Theatre OC, it's an environment that is conducive to learning, engaging stretching one's own abilities as well as others in the performing arts, with lasting effects that benefit a person into other areas of their life.”
Ages 6–17Since 2018
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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VS Music Studios

VS Music Studios

4.8 10 reviews
“I have been taking vocal lessons with Sean for over a year now and I have improved so much from when I started.”
Online lessonsSince 2018
Costa Mesa, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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Free To Be Me Studio of Performing Arts

Free To Be Me Studio of Performing Arts

5.0 4 reviews
“You can see her passion and love for the arts in her work and how she responds to the children.”
Since 2016
Westminster, CA · 10 mi from Orange
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Orange County Children's Theatre

Orange County Children's Theatre

5.0 7 reviews
“Highly recommend occt for any kids who'd like to get on stage.”
Since 2002
Huntington Beach, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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Ovations Performing Arts Conservatory

Ovations Performing Arts Conservatory

4.6 4 reviews
“A fun theater arts studio where kids actually have fun and perform in a supportive cooperative environment.”
Since 2015
Foothill Ranch, CA · 13 mi from Orange
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CCC Acting Studio

CCC Acting Studio

5.0 7 reviews
“If you are looking for not only great coaching but a great connection with an amazing coach this is where your baby should be.”
Since 2017
Garden Grove, CA · 8 mi from Orange
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Buena Park Youth Theatre

Buena Park Youth Theatre

3.0 2 reviews
“Directors, Choreographers, Vocal Coaches, and production teams are amazing and professional.”
Since 2013
Buena Park, CA · 11 mi from Orange
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