Best Acting Classes near Schenectady, NY

2 of these studios are based in Schenectady; the others serve Schenectady from towns including Albany (11 mi), Clifton Park (9 mi) and Bennington, VT (37 mi).

3 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

We are still growing

There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Schenectady and several other cities.

The Schenectady Theater For Children

The Schenectady Theater For Children

3.9 6 reviews
“Our daughter has grown as an individual in confidence and poise.”
Since 1967
93 W Campbell Rd
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Debuts Theater Company

Debuts Theater Company

Since 2006
93 W Campbell Rd
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Book onlineBook
Capital Repertory Theatre

Capital Repertory Theatre

4.8 104 reviews
“Facilities are great, parking is great, theater is intimate and people are friendly.”
Since 2023Online lessons
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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Steamer 10 Theatre

Steamer 10 Theatre

4.6 25 reviews
“If you're looking for a place to give your children a taste of theater on the best scale available in Albany, this is the place to go.”
Ages 7–18Since 2002
Albany, NY · 11 mi from Schenectady
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CM School of Fine Arts

CM School of Fine Arts

4.6 22 reviews
“I have won multiple national awards for my music with the help of the school, and I could not recommend it more to those wanting to learn music.”
Trial classAges 3–5Since 2010Prices online
Clifton Park, NY · 9 mi from Schenectady
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Black Theatre Troupe Of Upstate NY

Black Theatre Troupe Of Upstate NY

Since 2010
13 mi from Schenectady
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The 10 acting studios listed for Schenectady, NY 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: Schenectady, NY

The 10 studios on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 821 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 9 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.

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.

Shakespeare & Company

Shakespeare & Company

4.6 62 reviews
“Attended Twelfth Night yesterday evening - easily one of my top five theater experiences!”
Ages 18 and upOnline lessonsSince 1978
Lenox, MA · 45 mi from Schenectady
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Broadway Upstate

Broadway Upstate

4.1 5 reviews
“My step daughter goes there and shows every year are amazing and I highly recommend to anybody with kids!!”
Prices online
Hudson Falls, NY · 39 mi from Schenectady
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Bennington Theater

Bennington Theater

4.8 56 reviews
“An immersive experience whether watching a play or hearing a lecture.”
Since 2023
Bennington, VT · 37 mi from Schenectady
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Sande Shurin Acting Studio

Sande Shurin Acting Studio

5.0 1 review
“I have been working with acting teachers most of my life, and she is the first one to truly take my skills and talents to a new level.”
Since 1999
Woodstock, NY · 54 mi from Schenectady
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