The highest-rated Acting Training companies out of 171 vetted & reviewed in the Santa Monica area.
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Acting Artists Studio
Curtain Call Performing Arts
FUN Acting Studios
James Reese Studios
John Rosenfeld Studios
Kids On Stage
LA Acting Classes by Jake Carpenter
Moss Theater
Paul Schackman’s Actor’s Instinct
Polynesian Paradise Dancers
Puppet School Los Angeles
Ruskin Group Theatre Co
Ruskin School of Acting
Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts
Singing For Your Soul
Susan Giosa Acting Workshop
The Actors Circle
The Complex Theatres and Studios
The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
The Frisch Approach: Transformational Acting
The Hudson Theatres
Verdi Chorus
Vibe Performing Arts
Wallace Audition Technique
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Moss Theater
(46)
Jazz
Intimate
Evening
“Just saw Kareem Abdul-Jabbar there promoting his new book.”
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Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts
(46)
Specialty School, Performing Arts School
“The teachers are insightful and have so much to offer, between the variety of classes, agents, and community, it's perfect for getting into acting and refreshing your abilities”
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The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
(46)
Shows
Space
Venue
“There is not a bad seat in the house, but the seats are not staggered as they should be and there is not enough rise between sections, so you will have a hard time seeing if the person in front of you is even an inch taller than you.”
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The Hudson Theatres
(42)
Sandwich
Actors
Shows
“Also in the Hudson Theatres building are two popular Hollywood eateries: EAT THIS CAFE and BUNGALOW 40, open daily and perfect for meeting with your production crew and post-show socializing.”
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Ruskin Group Theatre Co
(34)
Performance Art Theatre
“I've fogged up in the theater before but it's been awhile, and this time, outright tears, swept up in the thrilling conclusion, lightning against black velvet!”
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Ruskin School of Acting
(29)
Viewpoints, And Movement Training, Commedia Dell'arte
“If you are looking for an acting school that will give you training to help you find the truth in your acting the Ruskin School of Acting is the place.”
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John Rosenfeld Studios
(29)
Industry
Coaches
Artist
“I recommend to anyone just starting out, or to someone looking for a place to just get back to work in some scene study across all genres of tv and film.”
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Wallace Audition Technique
(18)
Artist
Confidence
Skills
“These classes not only prepare you for the unpredictable and often mysterious world of the audition room, they also help you learn to care for yourself as an actor.”
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Paul Schackman's Actor's Instinct
(14)
Environment
Confidence
Feel
“He is a great teacher without being overbearing or nonunderstanding about the approaches that one trying to act might try to betray in there own opinion.”
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The Complex Theatres and Studios
(20)
Parking
Audition
Festival
“A great theatre”
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Susan Giosa Acting Studio
(9)
Training
Confident
Understand
“I'm a professional dancer and have been working with Sue for less than a year and already she's helped me book a national commercial and a Netflix series!”
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Vibe Performing Arts
(19)
Music Lessons & Instruction School, Performance & Event Venue, Performing Arts School
“Andrea has a special connection with young adults and really puts them at ease with her humor and warm smile, while also making them strive to do their best.”
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The Frisch Approach: Transformational Acting
(6)
Craft
Acting Coach
“He will analyze everything you do and give you constructive criticisms about any little thing that could use improvements, and always compliments any minor successes.”
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Curtain Call Performing Arts
(4)
“I love the staff.”
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Polynesian Paradise Dancers
Dance Studio, Event Planner
“We have been entertaining and spreading the cultural movement since 1997. Our company has performed all over the country and across the world. We have worked with the most prestigious names in the industry, including Buena Vista Pictures, Walt Disney...”
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Verdi Chorus
“Born in Havana Cuba in 1925, Maestro De La Vega was a world-class composer and a key figure in Los Angeles music circles. His catalog includes orchestral, chamber, vocal, piano and electronic works and his commissions were sought the world over. Thro...”
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FUN Acting Studios
(5)
Artist
Craft
Actors
“In addition to working on our scenes and monologues on our time in between classes, we are also assigned plays to read, and films or documentaries to watch.”
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James Reese Studios
Staff, Resources, Audition + Taping (Self Tapes)
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Kids On Stage
“We had the best camp with Kids on Stage! The kids sang, danced, learned how to express themselves and had the best time. We did this camp in our backyard with some other kindergartners in our neighborhood. Our kids had the greatest time and we highly...”
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LA Acting Classes by Jake Carpenter
“Our Mission...The studio provides a safe, positive and encouraging space for actors to grow. We believe that when actors grow into strong artists, their performances are powerful. These kinds of performances are what the great directors, producers an...”
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Acting Artists Studio
“ Acting Artists Studio, is a place forartists at any level. Stella Adlersolidified TheTechniquethrough her work withKonstantinStanislavski,andthis thechnique was passed ontoworking actress, Monica Garciabyher mentor.It isan honor not taken lightly,M...”
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Singing For Your Soul
“With clear, precise, and gentle directives I found I was suddenly engaging parts of myself that I never knew I had. I was able to discover an ease and fluency in my voice that I had only dreamed of before. She creates a positive caring environment an...”
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Puppet School Los Angeles
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The Actors Circle
(26)
Craft
Environment
Audition
“I had a fantastic time exercising my acting skills with Marcie and all the folks at The Actors Circle, and look forward to continuing to do so in the future!”
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