Best Acting Classes near Waltham, MA

These studios serve Waltham from nearby bases in towns including Needham, Boston and Winchester.

15 studios listed · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

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The Performing Arts Connection

The Performing Arts Connection

4.9 50 reviews
“She has been in the musical theater program for years and has loved every class she's taken.”
CPR certifiedSince 2016
Sudbury, MA · 10 mi from Waltham
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Arlekin Players Theatre

Arlekin Players Theatre

4.9 49 reviews
“Unique, talented and always surprising productions.”
BBB A+Since 2013
Needham, MA · 6 mi from Waltham
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Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre

Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre

4.7 48 reviews
“Enjoyed the show, but also the legroom is better and seating more comfortable than many other area theatres.”
Since 2018Online lessons
Boston, MA · 9 mi from Waltham
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Improv Asylum

Improv Asylum

4.7 45 reviews
“Great cast, was really impressed how much they could remember and then use on the fly.”
50% offSince 1997Average prices
Boston, MA · 9 mi from Waltham
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Wheelock Family Theatre

Wheelock Family Theatre

4.8 41 reviews
“This was an amazing theater that allows children to come and learn about theater etiquette all while being fully entertained by really great, experienced actors!”
Coupons & offersSince 2009
Boston, MA · 9 mi from Waltham
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Greater Boston Stage Company

Greater Boston Stage Company

4.7 40 reviews
“The staff is friendly and helpful; plenty of free parking; beautiful historic theater in the town center.”
Ages 12 mo–12Since 2017
Stoneham, MA · 10 mi from Waltham
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The 15 acting studios listed for Waltham, MA 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: Waltham, MA

14 of the 15 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,357 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page and all 15 list a public email. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.

Are there really no acting studios in Waltham?

None on file: none of the 15 cards carry an address in Waltham. Acting classes gather where the theatres and the production work are, so traveling to a bigger city for a weekly class is ordinary in this field. Check the local theatre as well, since companies often run classes without listing them as a business.

Kidstock Creative Theater

Kidstock Creative Theater

4.7 39 reviews
“Great experience for my daughter's birthday party”
Since 1998
Winchester, MA · 8 mi from Waltham
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Igor Golyak Studio

Igor Golyak Studio

5.0 3 reviews
“Would recommend to anyone who is interested in theater, acting or wants to boost his/her creativity and imagination.”
Online lessonsBBB A+Since 2013
Needham, MA · 6 mi from Waltham
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Theater on the Roof

Theater on the Roof

5.0 19 reviews
“I have personally enjoyed every performance and just have to say Ludmilla is very talented, professional and exciting lady.”
Since 2012
Needham, MA · 6 mi from Waltham
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Actors' Shakespeare Project

Actors' Shakespeare Project

4.9 10 reviews
“Actors and administration are top notch”
Ages 8–19Since 2004
Charlestown, MA · 9 mi from Waltham
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Watertown Children's Theatre

Watertown Children's Theatre

4.8 7 reviews
“Fun productions with great direction and life-changing experiences for the platers, their families and the community at large.”
Coupons & offersSince 2016
Watertown, MA · 4 mi from Waltham
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South Stage

South Stage

Since 2004Prices online
Newton, MA · 4 mi from Waltham
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Arlekin Studio

Arlekin Studio

5.0 3 reviews
“I recommend it to anyone who wants to reveal the talents of their children.”
Since 2008
Needham, MA · 6 mi from Waltham
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Urban Improv

Urban Improv

5.0 1 review
Since 2017
Jamaica Plain, MA · 8 mi from Waltham
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Academy of Improv

Academy of Improv

Since 2020
Winchester, MA · 8 mi from Waltham
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