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Broadway Playhouse
“This traditional Blackbox Theatre has intimate theatre seating for 62, is Wheelchair accessible, has an on site kitchen, and a auxiliary classroom available.”
Best Acting Classes near Santa Clara, CA
None of these studios is based in Santa Clara; they work from towns including San Francisco (38 mi), San Jose (8 mi) and Mountain View (7 mi).
24 studios listed · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Woodside High Performing Arts Center
- Acoustics
- Manager
“Very nice Christmas festival.”
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Theatre You
- Soul
- Audience
- Fairy Tale
“Great theater and amazing show !”
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Bay Area Acting Studio
- Community
- Meisner Technique
- TV
“If you're reading these reviews because you want to learn acting/Meisner or improv and are unsure whether you'll enjoy the classes, I'm confident that you will- and if you won't, people will go out of their way to make sure you do.”
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The Pear Theatre
- Chairs
- Shows
- Gem
“I didn't watch a show but I did take a tour of the place with one of my friends who is an active thespian there at the theater Place have very cool atmosphere I enjoyed myself.”
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American Improv Theatre
- Intimate
- Shows
“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...”
The 24 acting studios listed for Santa Clara, 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 Clara, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,370 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 23 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+. Domain records put 18 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 18 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.
Are there really no acting studios in Santa Clara?
None on file: none of the 24 cards carry an address in Santa Clara. 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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Bay to LA Actors Network
- Learning
- Coach
- Questions
“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.”
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First Take Acting School
- Environment
- Career
- Community
“Not only do they teach you what is needed to make a scene amazing and interesting, but they also teach you the business side of acting and help you excel there as well”
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Studio Sharise
- Ballet
“Sharise creates an atmosphere where the learning is joyous and all are welcome wherever they are at in their skill levels and interests, from little ones working getting their left and right sorted out looking to have some fun to older ones seriously...”
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Bay Area Educational Theater Company
“I highly recommend that you choose etc.”
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Pied Piper Players
- Community
“At first we were hesitant to join a main stage production because it seemed like such a big commitment, but I'm glad we took the leap as it's been a rewarding experience for me too.”
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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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Cruz Multimedia Productions LLC
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San Mateo High School Drama
“I was so impressed I saw the Cinderella performance 3 times!”
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New Conservatory Theatre Center
- Performances
- Actors
- Community
“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
- Compassion
- Studying
- Mentor
“All of the instructors at Empowerhouse have the same methodology being both committed to each student's success yet empathetic towards the vulnerability that comes with it.”
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Film Acting Bay Area
- Role
- Scenes
- Past
“As someone who is rather new to acting, Celik has been amazing at pushing me to try new things and I have felt my acting greatly improve over these past few months.”
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Kids N' Dance
- Party
- Birthday
- Parents
“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
- Organized
- Environment
- Passionate
“You can tell instantly how much they care for each of these kids and even in a large company of actors and actresses -- they make each child feel like a star.”
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Bats Improv Theatre
- Audience
- Price
- Comedy
“World class shows and great classes.”
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The Meisner Technique Studio
- Graduate
- Interview
- Teach
“I was lucky enough to take and recently complete this class with both Jim and Kyla, his daughter, who has a ridiculous wealth of knowledge about the industry given her background.”
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Seele Stars
- Skills
- Singing
- Drama
“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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American Conservatory Theater
- Soul Train
- Intermission
- Bathrooms
“I like to enjoy a drink or 2 while watching a play and felt kinda willfully scammed that that is how much they were charging.”
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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!”
Acting Coaching Services in Santa Clara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$179
Maximum cost
$3099
National Average
$477
Avg Per Hour Rates
$76
$358
$835
Typical price range is based on 254 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Santa Clara
- “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
- “Kind, friendly, knowledgeable improv teachers who can make a little two hour corporate team building both fun and thought provoking.” — from a review of Leela
- “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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