The Actor's Studio of Orange County
“Shout out to Victoria, Love, Meg, Garrett, Ryan, and Bill who are amazing teachers I've taken classes with - but I've heard all instructors are amazing!”
Best Acting Classes near Santa Ana, CA
1 of these studios is based in Santa Ana; the others serve Santa Ana from towns including Costa Mesa (5 mi), Newport Beach (8 mi) and Garden Grove (5 mi).
4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
The GEM Theatre
“This is by far one of my top 10 most memorable performances ever in my 40 something years of live entertainment.”
Newport Theatre Arts Center
“If you're local to Orange County and haven't been to this theater yet you'll be so pleased to discover this darling Gem of a local community theater!”
Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County
“She has become more confident, less shy of singing and dancing, and her social skills have grown tremendously.”
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Broadway Arts Studio Dance
“Even with all of the challenges we have facing in the world right now, the studio and community pulled together and the dancers continued to dance through Zoom.”
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Stagelight Performing Arts
“My daughter has been with Stagelight for over 6 years and we have never had a bad experience.”
The 15 acting studios listed for Santa Ana, 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: Santa Ana, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 650 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 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.
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Arts & Learning Conservatory
“The facility is amazing, and the CEO, Debora Wondercheck was a fantastic hostess.”
Starlight Theatre OC
“The improv shows I have been to have always been a hit and its clear the community is so supportive and uplifting.”
VS Music Studios
“What I hoped to get out of the lessons was a boost to my self-esteem and self-concept, not so much because I would leave as a better singer, but to gain a positive attitude about myself.”
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Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy
“She's not only a wonderfully creative person to work with kids, she can also bring out the most in them, whether it's a shy kiddo who needs to come out of his shell, or a people-loving child who wants to take center stage even when he has no lines in a scene :)”
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The Music Room
“My child LIVES for every monday, when she goes to be around her favorite people and preform with them.”
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Free To Be Me Studio of Performing Arts
“She has grown more as a performer in the last 9 months than 4 years with our previous studio because she has felt so comfortable with her teachers and all the friends she has made.”
Newport Harbor Performing Arts Academy
Creative Kids Playhouse Children's Theatre of Orange County
“Their shows are so much fun to be in and you can tell that they really know what they are doing.”
Orange County Children's Theatre
“Highly recommend occt for any kids who'd like to get on stage.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Santa Ana
- “The techniques they teach have been so rewarding and you will see quick improvement if you apply them.” — from a review of The Actor's Studio of Orange County
- “Our daughter is learning life skills, and now speaks up with confidence - reading skills have improved - even how she stands!” — from a review of Creative Kids Playhouse Children's Theatre of Orange County
- “If you’re looking for your child to experience dancing, singing, and acting for the first time, this is absolutely a great place.” — from a review of Broadway Arts Studio Dance
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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