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Woodside High Performing Arts Center
- Manager
- Acoustics
“Nice hall with good aquostics.”
Best Acting Classes near Palo Alto, CA
These studios serve Palo Alto from nearby bases in towns including San Francisco, San Jose and Mountain View.
24 studios listed · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Theatre You
- Performance
- Adults
- Atmosphere
“Great Art and People creativity!”
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Bay Area Acting Studio
- TV
- Meisner Technique
- Community
“The benefits are enormous to include making new friends, having fun, stepping out of your comfort zone, learning to be in the moment, and improving your memory and speed of processing.”
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The Pear Theatre
- Space
- Parking
- Acoustics
“This is an amazing black box theatre, with myriad of configurations available, and incredibly supportive staff, great parking, and truly inventive and thoughtful shows.”
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American Improv Theatre
- Shows
- Intimate
“The performances were spontaneous, quirky and innovative and while some of the joked didn't land as well, we felt that the performers were true to the original "improv" art form and did not try to fallback to a standard template or deviate from any s...”
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Bay to LA Actors Network
- Learning
- Questions
- Coach
“One of the biggest lessons I've learned as an Actor is that we are in a constant state of evolution and learning and Kristi creates so many opportunities to help us navigate and fuel those journeys.”
The 24 acting studios listed for Palo Alto, 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: Palo Alto, CA
23 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,283 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Are there really no acting studios in Palo Alto?
None on file: none of the 24 cards carry an address in Palo Alto. Acting classes gather where the theatres and the production work are, so traveling to a bigger city for a weekly class is ordinary in this field. Check the local theatre as well, since companies often run classes without listing them as a business.
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First Take Acting School
- Skills
- Craft
- Community
“Aside from the great instruction, they also offers a bunch of resources that help you develop your acting career like casting director workshops, and business acting workshops for new and experienced actors.”
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Bay Area Educational Theater Company
“I highly recommend that you choose etc.”
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Pied Piper Players
- Community
“From spring break, winter or summer camps, to weekly classes, to their mainstage productions, the skills they teach and community they build carry life long value.”
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Broadway Babies and Kids
- Musical
“She started as a young shy kiddo and has matured and developed her vocal & musical theatre acting skills allowing her to achieve her goals as an onstage Bay Area performer.”
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San Mateo High School Drama
“It was a big concert from Persian singer, Siavash Shams with really nice band!”
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Studio Sharise
- Ballet
“I found this study 3 years ago on the Internet, I went with my daughter to a trial class and we were delighted with the attention of Ms Sharise and Michael, from there my oldest daughter began to practice ballet and tap and she continues in the acade...”
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Musical Theatre Works
“Positive, inclusive, and devoted to sharing a "real" experience of what it's like to perform in musical theater, the staff here is dedicated to deliver a high quality experience for the kids.”
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Spindrift School of Performing Arts
- Kids
- Community
“My kids have participated in their summer camps, private music/vocal lessons, dance company, winter and spring shows and play productions for the last 10 years.”
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Cruz Multimedia Productions LLC
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Kid Stock
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New Conservatory Theatre Center
- Lgbt
- Price
- Snacks
“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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Empowerhouse Acting Studio
- Craft
- Artist
- Vulnerable
“My class journey with her may be over (for now), but I have left the nest feeling prepared, ready, and excited for the countless opportunities that lie ahead for me as an actor.”
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Film Acting Bay Area
- Feedback
- Film Making
- Words
“Over all, I definitely recommend Celik classes for actors as well as young actors as the course teaches you so much more about acting and what people want to see in the acting industry”
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Kids N' Dance
- Dance Class
- Learn
- Ballet
“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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I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
- Production
- Confidence
- Company
“They are so incredibly talented as directors, choreographers, stage managers & founders of this company that I was impressed from the 1st class she took to the multiple shows she's participated in.”
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Bats Improv Theatre
- Learn
- Building
- Comedy
“They definitely need more audience post covid.”
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The Meisner Technique Studio
- Gratitude
- Integrity
- Courage
“Little did I know that there is nothing to be nervous about in front of Jim, despite the fact that he very quickly became the person I have the most respect for from all the people I currently know.”
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Seele Stars
- Students
- Learning
- Sign
“Our daughter took an online Seele Stars class last semester, and I can honestly say it was the highlight of an otherwise very difficult time for our 6-year old.”
Acting Coaching Services in Palo Alto, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$164
Maximum cost
$2831
National Average
$436
Avg Per Hour Rates
$69
$327
$763
Typical price range is based on 429 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Palo Alto
- “All the acting teachers at the school seriously know their stuff and make class an extremely fun and engaging environment .” — from a review of First Take Acting School
- “The amount of growth I went through over the course of the training has given me the confidence to pursue acting with the knowledge that I have the tools to be successful and chase my dreams without any doubts.” — from a review of The Meisner Technique Studio
- “With the training I feel confident in myself as an actor in what to do in any situation along my acting career.” — from a review of Empowerhouse Acting Studio
- “They're _very_ beginner-friendly (lots of folk with little or no acting experience) and create environments where you're free to make mistakes, learn, and grow without judgment.” — from a review of Bay Area Acting Studio
- “The classes are small so you will get lots of attention and feedback on how to improve.” — from a review of Film Acting Bay Area
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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