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Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts

(48)

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Modeling
Skills

“Honestly i really like it ive only been here for a couple months but i enjoy it its my dream to be an actress so them bringing in agents IS AWESOME cool staff too.”

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Ruskin School of Acting

(33)

Training
Human Being
Craft

“He was tough, and always called us out when we were making excuses, but also gave us the ability to feel safe and comfortable even in our vulnerability!”

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John Rosenfeld Studios

(30)

Industry
Coaches
Artist

“Every class provides an opportunity to get real reps in, with current material, in front of supportive classmates and a wildly knowledgeable instructor.”

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Everyone has their own path, so why should everyone be instructed the same way? At John Rosenfeld Studios, we build a community based on recognizing your individuality – and that starts with how you learn. John’s mission for his students has been to create a safe yet challenging environment where actors can find their unique voice and effectively spend their time moving towards their ultimate goal – working. That is why John believes cultivating the constitution of a Happy Working Actor is achieved by: Emphasizing the understanding of text and genre Working collaboratively with the actors to discover the tools that actually work for them Aid in untangling the actor’s habits – acting and otherwise – so the actor can embrace what serves them best and let go of all the rest Actors of all levels have responded to John’s approach by developing a great aesthetic in which their work meets their ambitions, creating self-sustained, confident, reliable, and consistently working actors. To get more information on our classes and community, call us today!

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Wallace Audition Technique

(18)

Camera
Artist
Confidence

“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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Newhall Family Theatre

(18)

“Too bad they didn't upgrade the seats while they were at it.”

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Paul Schackman's Actor's Instinct

(15)

Environment
Camera
Confidence

“Personally, I've been leaning towards different forms of expression, and I'm so grateful (and feel extremely fortunate) this is where I began with acting.”

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The 24 acting studios listed for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA

7 of the 24 studios we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 17 serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Santa Clarita (27 mi) and West Hollywood (9 mi). 22 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,024 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (92%) and communication (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 5 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.

Where do I find acting class terms, levels and timetables?

23 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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Susan Giosa Acting Studio

(10)

Audition
Training
Confident

“Books give a really good sense of what you'll be getting out of a class as well as if you align on craft, as not every technique works for every actor.”

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Vibe Performing Arts

(19)

“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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Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop

(8)

Audition
Coaching
Camera

“Also, the low cost is great because it allows you to take advantage of Eric's private audition coaching (which he also offers at a great rate) and also encourages students to buy copies of their tapes, which are great for first-time reel builders.”

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The Frisch Approach: Transformational Acting

(6)

“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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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

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Kids On Stage

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Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts

(27)

Drum
Guitar
Singing

“I highly recommend Hollywood Academy of Music because they're well organized, their teachers are very competent (especially for beginners) and their prices are reasonable.”

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The Groundlings Theatre & School

(45)

Comedy Clubs
Night
Price

“After attending Basic- Advanced improv classes here I can say they know character and knowing their style can have a hugely positive impact on how you perform.”

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The Actors Circle

(26)

Audition
Exercises
Improv

“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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Caryn West's Space For Actors

(50)

Career
Learn
Acting Coach

“Caryn is insightful, knowledgable, thoughtful, honest and her class will prepare you for the current remote audition and self-tape world that we will be living in for some time.”

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Brian Cutler Actors Studio

(27)

Film
Actress
Scenes

“The entire team at this studio have become a family to me and I'd recommend them a million times to artists looking to dedicate themselves to their craft!”

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Speiser Sturges Acting Studio

(49)

Artist
Learning
Scene Study

“His easygoing manner along with his commitment to being the best enables him to create magic that brings out the best in everyone on the set - not just the actor he is coaching.”

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Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio

(38)

Industry
Craft
Audit

“We really needed a space for our table read that was professional, spacious, and inviting, as we were having producers and a director come to our read.”

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Nancy Friedman Acting Studio

(48)

Understanding
Feedback
Character

“Nancy, is a previous casting director, so to get her honest feedback and intake on what casting directors are looking for look and not looking for was extremely helpful.”

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Real Life Actor Studio Jeff Seymour

(50)

Doubt
Method
Funny

“You really can't go wrong if all you are doing when acting is understanding the situation your character is in and then coming at it from a human standpoint.”

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Actors Comedy Studio

(50)

Studying
Career
Workshops

“The Acting For Sitcoms class not only teaches you technique specifically geared towards the sitcom world, but also teaches and reinforces on-camera, audition, cold-reading technique as well.”

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Average Cost	$459
Minimum cost	$173
Maximum cost	$2984
Avg Per Hour Rates	$73

Best Acting Classes in Santa Monica, CA

Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts

Ruskin School of Acting

John Rosenfeld Studios

Wallace Audition Technique

Newhall Family Theatre

Paul Schackman's Actor's Instinct

Area overview: Santa Monica, CA

Susan Giosa Acting Studio

Vibe Performing Arts

Tony Barr's Film Actors Workshop

The Frisch Approach: Transformational Acting

Curtain Call Performing Arts

FUN Acting Studios

James Reese Studios

Kids On Stage

Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts

The Groundlings Theatre & School

The Actors Circle

Caryn West's Space For Actors

Brian Cutler Actors Studio

Speiser Sturges Acting Studio

Anthony Gilardi Acting Studio

Nancy Friedman Acting Studio

Real Life Actor Studio Jeff Seymour

Actors Comedy Studio

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