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Cinnabar Theater
- Prices
- Gem
- Opera
“I grew up here doing Young Rep comic operas, co-produced a musical with them in my twenties, and now have the privilege of being an active part of the company.”
Best Acting Classes near Petaluma, CA
2 of these studios are based in Petaluma; the others serve Petaluma from towns including San Francisco (35 mi), Berkeley (32 mi) and Novato (11 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Custom Costumes
- Team
“Heidi talks with you about what you have in mind for your costume, while at the same time she sees options you may have never considered that turn out to be spot on!!”
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The Imaginists
“Theater.”
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Zipline Improv
- Play
- Classes
- Learn
“Not only does it provide me with new tools, techniques, and experience to be a better performer on stage, but it brings me confidence and courage outside of class as well- To be more outgoing, more observant, more playful, more present”
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The Petaluma Actors' Workshop
“For the last 23 years I have been taking acting and voice over from the extraordinary Terry Mc Govern.”
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Contra Costa Civic Theatre
- Musicals
- Kid
- Shows
“A true community theater, CCCT has been a fixture of the sf/bay area art scene since 1970 and is back in 2021/2022 to celebrate the triumphant return of live theatre.”
The 24 acting studios listed for Petaluma, 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: Petaluma, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,890 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 2 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 18 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
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All 24 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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23 Elephants Theatre Company
- Happy
- Community
- Kids
“Because she doesn't know anyone, she is always a little nervous at first but comes home brimming with stories about her new friends and how much she enjoys learning from and laughing with the teachers.”
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Achs Theatre Arts
“Very large Gymnasium with nice seating and features to help support youth sports.”
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Actors Ensemble of Berkeley
“These folks always put on a great show”
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New Conservatory Theatre Center
- Queer
- Musical
- Snacks
“I used to take musical theater classes here as a kid, have such fond memories of the place and am glad to see that it's been quite updated/is way more modern but also recognizable”
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Empowerhouse Acting Studio
- Sanford Meisner
- Empathy
- Vulnerable
“The common thread I heard in all these testimonials was that Melissa was a passionate and committed teacher who understood how to balance teaching, compassion, and accountability.”
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Film Acting Bay Area
- Talents
- Interest
- Words
“He understands how to give feedback in a way that allows students to grow from their strengths and add new skills and techniques that make their work richer”
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Kids N' Dance
- Hip Hop
- Circus
- Ballet
“Over the past 3 years, this has been a wonderful place for both of my kids to experience the joys of acting, singing, dancing, gymnastics, and building confidence that will serve them throughout their lives.”
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I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
- Directors
- Cast
- Company
“I Can do that Theatre Company is not only offering a tremendous opportunity for our local youth to grow and experience high quality musical theater, but their impact goes beyond theater.”
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Bats Improv Theatre
- Price
- Comedy
- Audience
“The best improv of it's kind on the west coast.”
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The Meisner Technique Studio
- Exaggeration
- Solid
- Courage
“Jim Jarrett passes down the purest and most authentic training of the Meisner Technique -- I daresay as close to Sanford Meisner himself, just knowing how committed Jim is to preserving his teachings.”
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Seele Stars
- Fun
- Summer Camp
- Sign
“My daughter recently wrapped up her first show with Seele Stars, and she told me, "Please make sure to sign me up for EVERY Seele Stars show next year.”
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Lesher Center For the Arts
- Ballet
- Garage
- Walking
“The Lesher center is beautiful, we were there on a full moon and we arrived early to sip on wine and gaze out the huge windows at the moon and activity down on locust.”
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American Conservatory Theater
- Janis Joplin
- Leg
- Discount
“Always a great experience to got to ACT.”
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DVC Drama
- Show
- Prices
- Concerts
“I definitely recommend telling anyone who is coming here for a show to put in DVC drama instead of just DVC as it could take them to a different parking lot in the college making it hard to find.”
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Leela
- Team-Building
- Life
- Fun
“Drop in classes are a great way to dip your toes in the scene, and the levels clases are perfect when you're ready to get more committed to your improv practice!”
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The Starfish Class (Meisner Acting)
- Heart
- Personal Growth
- Fun
“It's a priceless gift to participate in these workshops with Jeremy, and with others who desire to touch the freedom to be who we truly are through this container of Joyful discovery.”
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Berkeley Improv
- Space
“I've never felt the pressure to be funny and instead been given the freedom to even do dramatic scenes because at the end of the day, we want to emotionally connect with our audience, regardless of whether it's through pure humor or not.”
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Voice One
- Directors
- Feedback
- Casting
“Top quality working pros sharing real-world experience, great visiting instructors, top agents giving direct feedback, challenging and energizing classes.”
Acting Coaching Services in Petaluma, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$161
Maximum cost
$2790
National Average
$430
Avg Per Hour Rates
$68
$322
$751
Fair price range is based on 480 cost profiles
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