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Fremont Centre Theatre
- Production
- Kids
- Shows
“Jack and Gloria provide an authentic theater experience for the children, in that they learn how to act, sing, dance, perform, enter on cue, improvise, have backstage etiquette, etc.”
Best Acting Classes near Pasadena, CA
2 of these studios are based in Pasadena; the others serve Pasadena from towns including Los Angeles (16 mi), Burbank (11 mi) and North Hollywood (14 mi).
3 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Talent House Academy
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The Audition Room
“As a person he may appear quiet and never thinking that this understated person processes so so much talent.”
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Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
- Voice
- Patient
- Learn
“I can only speak for the vocal instructors, but the two that I've had, as well as the occasional subs, are all very talented vocalists and incredible instructors (the latter being especially important because being a stellar musician is one thing, bu...”
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The Groundlings Theatre & School
- SNL
- Laugh
- Actors
“After attending Basic- Advanced improv classes here I can say they know character and knowing their style can have a hugely positive impact on how you perform.”
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Caryn West's Space For Actors
- Goals
- Audition
- Information
“She herself is a working actor and is very aware and is always updated on what is going on the industry which is very informative and helpful in this field.”
The 24 acting studios listed for Pasadena, 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: Pasadena, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,366 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (93%) and communication (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 3 are open around the clock; 17 are open on Saturdays and 16 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 6 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.
Where do I find acting class terms, levels and timetables?
23 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.
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Brian Cutler Actors Studio
- Camera
- Learned
- Film
“I personally like the intensive, learning and working on two scripts a month helped my red light fever immensely and made me more confident at my auditions.”
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Speiser Sturges Acting Studio
- Auditions
- Actor
- Career
“I'm grateful for every opportunity that Shannon has allotted me to push myself out of my comfort zone with such a diverse group of students, and I know Speiser/Sturges will be a part of my journey forever!”
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Nancy Friedman Acting Studio
- Information
- Actor
- Acting Coach
“Through her professionalism, ability to connect with people easily, and her encouragement Nancy not only made her class a safe space, but she also sparked a fire in me to pursue further acting education.”
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Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio
- Artists
- Actors
- Coach
“I've also had my biggest acting breakthroughs here because of the techniques taught and incredible teachers who continue to encourage me to take risks.”
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Laoncamera
- Funny
- Audition
- Learned
“Another thing I loooove is that the class sizes are limited (no more than 5 people for this particular course), so we really get specialized attention.”
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Actors Comedy Studio
- Camera
- Audition
- Class
“The actors are taped and critiqued every class and given different material that's chosen for them every week so you learn how to give a quick read and work out a script fast.”
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Graham Shiels Studios
- Work
- Learning
- Audit
“Unlike other studios where the teachers might not have a pulse on what's going on the industry, all the teachers here and Graham are still actively working on set while teaching!”
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Improv-la
- Feedback
- Class
- Learned
“It's a self selecting group of diverse, interesting and creative people who choose to do improv, so you'll like find some great new friends there as well.”
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Theatre West
- Shows
- Kids
- Actors
“The show was amazing and funny with fantastic performances by Karen Bankhead as Etta Mae Mumphries " and the rest is history" featuring Pam Trotter as Nana Mae.”
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Actors Youth Academy
- Feel
- Confidence
“Eight months later, not only is she fiercely in love with this craft, but she's made friends, she's signed with an agent, has done a couple paid television gigs, auditions weekly for national work, and has so much confidence!”
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The Heller Approach Acting Studio
- Skills
- Actor
- Auditions
“First off, besides being the most perceptive acting coach I've ever met, Brad Heller is just a phenomenal human being that cares about each individual student as a person not a number.”
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Ahmanson Theatre
- Season Tickets
- Balcony
- The Temptations
“Presents great theater always”
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3-2-1 Acting Studios
- Acting Coach
- Confidence
- Learned
“Given the limited opportunities to explore his newfound craft due to the pandemic and the urgent need to find him a creative outlet, we researched virtual acting studios and came upon Ms.”
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Beverly Hills Playhouse
- Seminar
- Community
- Artists
“It's rare in Los Angeles to feel like you are apart of a community, at the Beverly Hills Playhouse you have the strength of everyone who came before you, the community now and the support that will bring you into the future.”
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The Markland Studio
- Coach
- Artist
- Actor
“By granting me the permission to honor and express parts of myself that would otherwise be hidden, John has allowed me to meld my own personal truth into the truth of the characters I seek to embody.”
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Scott Sedita Acting Studios
- Laugh
- Comedy
- Learn
“Also- Scott's books, “Scott Sedita's Guide to Making it in Hollywood” and “The Eight Characters of Comedy” gave me a blueprint of everything acting, the industry, and how to blow people away in the audition room!”
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Actors Ave. Acting Studio
- Coach
- Auditions
- Career
“We are assigned at least 3 or 4 different scenes (commercial, theatrical, and will do some improv as well) during each class, get some time to memorize our lines, and then perform in front of our incredible coach, Mike.”
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The AFA Studio
- Casting
- Coaching
- Learn
“Abbie and Chelsea make a huge effort to know every single person by name, they remember the small details, and most importantly, they coach their butts off.”
Acting Coaching Services in Pasadena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$180
Maximum cost
$3113
National Average
$479
Avg Per Hour Rates
$76
$360
$839
Fair price range is based on 360 cost profiles
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