American Conservatory Theater
“It consistently makes me feel great every single time I come here.”
Best Acting Classes near San Rafael, CA
1 of these studios is based in San Rafael; the others serve San Rafael from towns including San Francisco (17 mi), San Anselmo (3 mi) and El Cerrito (13 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Bats Improv Theatre
“Amazing experience, very kind and friendly team, Fort Mason is easy to access with a good parking, the theatre is well equipped (mics, sound, screen”
The Meisner Technique Studio
“When you take this class with Jim, there is a real, inspiring thread that connects you to "Sandy's" classes of old, and the great actors that emerged from them”
Leela Improv Theatre
“Most importantly we were able to immediately put into practice what we learned that day by being more present, mindful and engaged in our interactions.”
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Voice One
“I'm a big fan of their program, the quality of instructors and instruction, and the dedication of their great staff in shepherding their student's career goals in the world of voice over.”
Beverly Hills Playhouse
“Following in the footsteps of Milton Katselas, these two bring his teaching to anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort to improve themselves as actors”
The 10 acting studios listed for San Rafael, 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: San Rafael, CA
The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,680 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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?
All 10 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.
23 Elephants Theatre Company
“My 5 year old performed with the large group, danced in a trio, had one memorized line, told a joke the microphone, and even introduced the puppet she made!”
Improv Marin
“Not only was it super fun to play pretend (which we grownups must give ourselves permission to do more often), I knew the gift of improv was going to help me pivot more easily in the workplace (it has!”
Empowerhouse Acting Studio
“When I first signed up, I had no idea the kind of breakthroughs I'd experience or how close I'd become to my classmates.”
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Contra Costa Civic Theatre
“Very moving and touching performance of "All is Calm"”
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