Best Acting Classes near Toms River, NJ

1 of these studios is based in Toms River; the others serve Toms River from towns including Manasquan (11 mi), Spring Lake (14 mi) and Freehold (18 mi).

6 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 29, 2026

Moment To Moment Creative Collaborative

Moment To Moment Creative Collaborative

5.0 35 reviews
“All of her classes are amazing and the people in the studio all have such an amazing bond.”
Since 2021Prices online
224 NJ-37
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Algonquin Arts Theatre

Algonquin Arts Theatre

4.7 49 reviews
“A fair price and love not having to go all the way to New York.”
Since 2003
Manasquan, NJ · 11 mi from Toms River
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Spring Lake Theatre

Spring Lake Theatre

4.8 45 reviews
“A nice theatre for local shows that are well produced and welcoming for families.”
Since 1998Prices online
Spring Lake, NJ · 14 mi from Toms River
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Syndicate Film School

Syndicate Film School

5.0 48 reviews
“Syndicate does its best to provide students jobs, on set experiences, volunteer work on a real set, and learn from working people in the industry.”
Free trial classAges 13–17Since 2024
Jamesburg, NJ · 29 mi from Toms River
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Actors Playground School of Theatre

Actors Playground School of Theatre

4.5 20 reviews
“My son has been attending classes since he was 11 and the only thing that will cause him to take a hiatus will be when he leaves for college next fall.”
Since 2005
Freehold, NJ · 18 mi from Toms River
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School of Music and Drama

School of Music and Drama

5.0 23 reviews
“My son, who is introverted and has trouble advocating for himself, has gone into his lesson with anxiety once or twice, only to come out of it with a smile and renewed motivation thanks to Jim.”
Since 2006
Little Silver, NJ · 24 mi from Toms River
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The 10 acting studios listed for Toms River, NJ 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: Toms River, NJ

The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 735 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 6 are open on Saturdays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 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.

Center Stage Dance & Theatre School

Center Stage Dance & Theatre School

4.6 4 reviews
“Not only do they have phenomenal professional teachers (for my daughter) but they are super organized and friendly (great for parents!”
Since 2013
Oakhurst, NJ · 20 mi from Toms River
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Monmouth County Film & TV Acting Classes

Monmouth County Film & TV Acting Classes

5.0 7 reviews
“The owner, Russ Russo, is a true professional and perfectly balances learning with fun.”
Since 2024
Red Bank, NJ · 25 mi from Toms River
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Cinematique Film Classes

Cinematique Film Classes

4.3 6 reviews
“Cinematique offers an intimate yet high level of instruction for all ages.”
From $130/mo3 instructorsSince 2013
Eatontown, NJ · 23 mi from Toms River
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Nextgen Acting

Nextgen Acting

5.0 15 reviews
“This is such an amazing class for teens and tweens and I highly recommend it, as its the most I've seen mine smile all year was going to acting class.”
Since 2022
East Brunswick, NJ · 33 mi from Toms River
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