Essence Theatre-Studio and Talentland Children's Theatre
“Thank you very much for the friendly warm atmosphere that you feel as soon as you get into your theater.”
Best Acting Classes near Staten Island, NY
These studios serve Staten Island from nearby bases in New York and Brooklyn.
15 studios listed · 7 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 25, 2026
Bruce Ornstein Acting Workshop
“Each class starts with a discussion about everything that is going on and atmosphere in Bruce's class is such that you totally feel safe and comfortable sharing with what is going on with you and everyone supports everyone.”
Broadway Kids Auditions
“We had such an amazing experience with BKA at the winter intensive performance workshop.”
Actors Technique NY (Kids & Teens)
“Everyone had lengthy parts and the choreography, acting, costumes were outstanding ….”
Audition Arts
“You walk away with personalized analysis of what your bring to the camera and a couple of great takes if you put in the work.”
Magnet Theater
“We enjoyed the show so much and were laughing the entire time, we were sad we didn't get to go back again the next night.”
The 15 acting studios listed for Staten Island, 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: Staten Island, NY
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,317 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "energy". 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; 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 15 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.
Maggie Flanigan Studio
“As a first-year student in the MFS program, the Maggie Flanigan Studio has quickly become a place I deeply love—a space where I've been able to plant roots and truly grow in my craft.”
The Space at Irondale
“We'd recommend this experience for those that enjoy ambience and an intimate live performance.”
The Acting Studio
“If you have the opportunity to be apart of James's mentorship jump on it and don't look back because as an actor as a human you will be better a lot better.”
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Child's Play NY
“The end performance was brilliant, and our girls felt huge pride and had a real sense of achievement.”
Galli Theater New York
“The kids had such a fun time, Barbara and her staff are professionals, kind and easy to work with.”
Terry Knickerbocker Studio
“Eternally grateful for what Terry gave me - I carry his lessons and words with me over a decade later.”
Atlantic Theater Company
“Excellent productions & their A-flex membership packages are great”
The PIT
“Not only were the performers hilarious, doing a combination of improv and sketch comedy, but I was very impressed with the facility as well.”
Stella Adler Studio of Acting
“I took the conservatory here and the movement class with Elena Zucker changed not only how I perform but how I approach my life.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Staten Island
- “First ever improv class, teacher was great and a really welcoming atmosphere!” — from a review of The PIT
- “I've been looking for a class that will help me take my auditioning skills to the next level, and I'm happy to say I've found it.” — from a review of Audition Arts
- “Top notch acting school with rigorous curriculum and faculty that will push you to new discoveries and bring out your best.” — from a review of Stella Adler Studio of Acting
- “Terry Knickerbocker is rare in the acting, storytelling, and training community and delivers on all levels.” — from a review of Terry Knickerbocker Studio
- “I wholeheartedly recommend this class to trained actors who want to discover how to bring more of their craft into the audition room.” — from a review of Audition Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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