The highest-rated Acting Training companies out of 179 vetted & reviewed in the Walnut Creek area.
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Prominent finalists A-Z in Walnut Creek
Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
Altarena Playhouse
Aurora Theatre Company
BD Performing Arts
Berkeley Improv
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Bruns Amphitheater
Cal Performances
Center Repertory Company
Chanticleers Theatre
Contra Costa Civic Theatre
DVC Drama
Empowerhouse Acting Studio
Film Acting Bay Area
I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
Kids N’ Dance
Lesher Center For the Arts
Oakland Theater Project
Seele Stars
Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage
Spontaneous Mind Inc.
Sunshine Performing Arts
The Ballet School Performing Arts
Town Hall Theatre Co-Lafayette
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Lesher Center For the Arts
(20)
Intimate
Performances
Parking
“I've seen some amazing shows here (best: Christmas Carol) and some true clunkers (worst: Grinch) but it is still a great venue and I come here often.”
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The Ballet School Performing Arts
(16)
“I really appreciate that the classes are drop in instead you having to sign up on a schedule, so if I can't make it to a class I'm not wasting my money.”
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Center Repertory Co Business
(4)
“Lovely suburban venue”
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Spontaneous Mind Inc.
“"If you have the smallest inkling that you want to try improv, do yourself a favor and do it! In Jaime's classes, you will be encouragedto leave your troubles and inhibition at the door and learn how totruly live in the moment. I love interacting wit...”
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Empowerhouse Acting Studio
(50)
Artist
Studying
Training
“With the studio in SF shut down, without missing a beat, Melissa pivoted right into creating opportunities for our community to stay connected, creative and to continue growing as artists.”
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Aurora Theatre Company
(49)
Audience
Space
Acting
“Wonderful place to see a show The importance of being Earnest and the actress was the best performance of this endearing funny show it was perfect I recommend”
“If you are considering taking acting classes and you live anywhere near Berkeley I would suggest contacting Celik and sitting in on a class if you're unsure of which school to attend.”
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Kids N' Dance
(47)
Learn
Birthday
Theater
“Very well run and fun combo of theater and outdoor activities (swimming ) even though I have no idea how they learn the whole musical in just 5 mornings!”
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I Can Do That! Performing Arts Center
(50)
Confidence
Environment
Singing
“I Can Do That brings out the best in children, putting on full-blown and fabulous musical theater productions as well as skill-enhancing classes and the kids have the BEST time doing it!”
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Cal Performances
(36)
Students
Ballet
Campus
“I didn't see how much they charge since it was a night show and we were able to find free 2 hour parking on the street but that is something to take into account.”
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Alameda Theatre & Cineplex
(47)
Architecture
Historical
Wine
“I just wish they had a wider array of films since Jack London Cinema is shutting down.”
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Altarena Playhouse
(49)
Wine
Seating
Intimate
“An incredible intimate theater experience with cookies and beverages to satiate ones appetite, paired with a vastly diverse talented crew on and off the stage.”
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Town Hall Theatre Co-Lafayette
(48)
Presentation
Education
Actors
“" I have to mention the unannounced "freebies," I have enjoyed, such as free live music in the lounge before and during the intermission some shows, and posters that would make the late great promoter Bill Graham proud, handed gratis to concertgoer...”
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Berkeley Repertory Theatre
(33)
“The play was really well done and I was impressed by the effects as well as use of different media (props, lights, etc), especially for such a small stage!”
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Contra Costa Civic Theatre
(39)
Musicals
Shows
Intimate
“A true community theater, CCCT has been a fixture of the sf/bay area art scene since 1970 and is back in 2021/2022 to celebrate the triumphant return of live theatre.”
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Seele Stars
(39)
Learning
Singing
Creative
“Seele Stars "The Show Must Go Online" virtual camp was an amazing way to start the summer for our daughter who is just getting interested in theater arts.”
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Bruns Amphitheater
(35)
Cold
Night
Blanket
“First time seeing Shakespeare in this glorious amphitheater that seats many but feels intimate; enjoyed picnicking at the interval in our seats (some folks took advantage of the picnic tables for dining before the performance, which is another great ...”
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DVC Drama
(32)
Concerts
Show
High School
“I definitely recommend telling anyone who is coming here for a show to put in DVC drama instead of just DVC as it could take them to a different parking lot in the college making it hard to find.”
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Shotgun Players at the Ashby Stage
(17)
Creative
Actors
Production
“Definitely see a show here if you can !”
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Berkeley Improv
(9)
Space
“I just finished a class with Kat, and even though I've done improv for a few years, she introduced new concepts, games and ways of doing improv scenes that heightened my proficiency and joy and took my improv to a new level.”
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Oakland Theater Project
(18)
Production
“Nice place, good, my mother and friends acted giving examples of immigrants how difficult it is to be here, the struggle that is experienced every day and what is lost for an American dream which is not easy”
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BD Performing Arts
(26)
Money
Band
Games
“I wish they would go over the games very quickly before it started becuase it can be very confusing as a new comer with all the side games going on during the main one ..”
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Chanticleers Theatre
(25)
Intimate
Park
Shows
“Great shows and very talented casts !”
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Sunshine Performing Arts
(7)
Audition Preparation, Open Mic Singing, Group Singing Lessons
“Our kids love and have learned so much from Miss Lorrie - she is caring and talented and has an enormous amount of experience and expertise in performing arts.”
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