Best Acting Classes in Los Angeles, CA 2018

I AM AN ACTING TEACHER AND COACH.  I HAVE BEEN TEACHING FOR 25 YEARS AND HAVE WORKED WITH SOME OF HOLLYWOODS TOP ACTORS AND ACTRESSES IN TV, FILM AND THEATRE.  I DIRECTED A FEATURE FILM AND MY CLASSES RUN FROM TECHNIQUE TO MASTER SCENE CLASS.   WWW.ACTINGCLASSNOW.COM

Hello,  welcome to Daniel DeWeldon's Acting Studios. I have been teaching theatrical studies and acting career consultation for 15 years both privately and scene study workshops in Los Angeles and New York. I am a professional working actor and writer (SAG-AFTRA, AEA unions) in film, tv, and stage with 20 years experience. Please see my bio below and website: www.DanielDeWeldon.com and Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_DeWeldon After completing a six-year masters program in Theatrical Arts under Uta Hagen, Howard Fine, and Michael Arabian, I presented myself to the Actors St
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"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." -- Albert Einstein Here's one testimonial from a current student:  “Once upon a time I would have said I was a dancer.  Or a writer.  Or a poet.  But after almost 20 years in the corporate tech world, opportunities to express myself dried up and my creativity had atrophied.  Suzanne, sensing there was a void in my life and a light in my eyes that had dimmed, urged me to try a coaching session.  Despite my demon voices telling me I was being silly, I did.  And it c
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Acting is my passion!  I love the art of creation. For those who are passionate and you want to learn more in detail the skill of acting, and the method of bringing the character to life, I can teach you the procedure in which to do just that. I am patience and will work at your convenience. I taught at Beverly hills Recreation Center, Children's Theater at the YMCA in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Theater at  Ahiah Spiritual Living Center. I have been teaching for 3 years.  I was nominated for best supporting actor (Broading House) Los Angeles Film Festival 2015). I was also n
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v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);} .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);} Normal 0 PRIVATE TRAINING and COACHING PERFORMANCE / PRESENTATION / ACTING Expand Your Power of Communication - Physical & Visual Performance & body Language - Gain confidence in your presentation - powerful interpretation of dialogue / lyrics, dynamic staging / Acting techniques are applied to singing and speaking.  -----TECHNIQUES for Singing & Speaking A simple step-by-step approach teaches you techniques in breath c
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First, I will take you behind the scenes of the entire casting process --from slating to booking-- and make sure you know how to successfully navigate the auditioning world as a professional, working actor. Then, by keeping our class sizes small (8 students max), I will work closley with you to make sure you organically and intuitively understand how to find yourself in any script; how to bring your stories and unique perspectives to life beyond the words on a page. i.e show casting directors and directors what is distinctive and invaluable about YOU as an actor. I also record our cl
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I am running a special one time deal for the first 5 students that contact me. A group class which will gather once a week for 3 hours for only $50 p/week. I am full time based in Los Angeles & work full time as an actor. My current sereis lead is called 'First List' in which I play Americas emminent cryptographer Will Scott. (See IMDB) There are a few different levels to this carft. There is knowing your character, the essence of acting. There is on camera technique. Those are the first two areas we focus on. Beyond that there is on set ettiquette. How the set breaths. This is very import
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As a performer and teacher I am able to connect to and build on a person's strengths, while simultaneously using areas of their perceived weaknesses to empower their learning process!

Sydney Actors Collective (SAC) is a non beginner acting school that trains actors to take their craft to the next level. SAC is proud to offer a SAFE and NON JUDGEMENTAL environment for students to discover and play. SAC is an acting school from Australia that has opened it's doors in LA. Australian and British actors are really successful in LA at the moment. At SAC you will learn the "Aussie way", and hopefully let a little bit of the Aussie success rub off! Acting is about performing with a sense of fearlessness. Failure is not a bad word! While all attempts are made to help you get a deepe
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 I think my coaching and teaching stands out because I have had such a diverse career and can bring my years of experience to each student/client. I have been a working professional in the entertainment industry for many years. Acting, writing, directing (theater), producing, public speaking, and creative development executive for film and TV - just some of my work.  I have a B.F.A in Theater Arts and Communications.  I am an excellent communicator and I am confident that I have the skills to encourage and bring out the very best in everyone.  Additionally, I have also work
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I'm a young accomplished actor with a knack for communicating effectively with other actors.  Whether directing or coaching, I speak from the actor's point of view and address the obstacles that are in the way of your natural talent shining through. I've taught privately for a few years now, starting out when a few of my actor friends asked me for some coaching and building a business from there.  I've acted as the lead in several independent films (including films playing at Sundance and Tribeca), starred in two pilots (one for Amazon and one for HBO), and was a series lead in the f
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I am a graduate of Juilliard, considered by many to be the top drama school in the country. In addition, I am a working actor with over 20 years of experience.  I teach for one of the top 5 acting schools in Los Angeles.  

As a teacher and working actor, I am relevant to what is going on in the entertainment industry while having formal acting training to support the technique. I can help shape your auditions, or help you work on characters you have developed. 

Lonny Stevens is a veteran of stage, movies, and television, having directed and written several award winning shows. Born to song-stylist Kitty Stevenson, young Lonny was surrounded by nothing but musical greats, such as Billie Holiday, June Christy, Stan Kinton’, Soupy Sales, Rosemary Clooney, Billy Eckstine, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Duke Ellington,Count Basie, and other greats. Lonny’s writing mentors were Renaissance LegendsLangston Hughes, Richard Wright & James Baldwin. As a young performer on Broadway he acted with Ic
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Clay Banks Studio International is home to some of the best acting classes in Los Angeles. Founded by SAG-AFTRA Master Coach Clay Banks, CBSI offers on-camera acting classes with additional training in audition technique, cold reading, scene study, career counseling and more.

Hi! My name is Evangeline and I'm a graduate of the CalArts acting MFA program. I have taught extensively throughout Los Angeles and the Bay Area, in after school programs, summer camps and private homes.  My work is based in the idea that the imagination is the actor's best friend, and I focus on enabling my students to engage their fullest creative potential. I also think of acting as highly physical work; my training integrates body, voice and mind to create powerful stage and screen presence. I work with my students to dismantle insecurities and build confidence in all aspects of the
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Dedicated to the craft of acting.  I've been a professional actor for 30 years and started my teaching career 20 years ago. With a Master of Fine Arts degree from The American Comservatory Theater, I've performed on stage around the world and acted in over 50 film and TV projects.  I have a deep understanding of the actor's process and practical knowledge about the business of acting. I believe talent will rise to the top but tenacity will win out every time.  Be tenacious. Train with passion and know what you want to achieve. 
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CLU GULAGER'S FILM ACTING WORKSHOP 2 DAY ON CAMERA WEEKEND INTENSIVE Actor, Clu Gulager  (The Killers, Last Picture Show, The Return of the Living Dead) originated Clu Gulager's Film Acting Workshop in the 60's, his son director, John  Gulager, (Feast, Piranna, 3dd) and his daughter-in-law, actress Diane Ayala Goldner (The Shield, Feast 1,2,3, The Collector), joined forces with Clu in the 80's.  All scenes and film exercises are shot viewed and critiqued. The focus of the workshop is what works in front of the camera.  You will  learn the aesthectic and practical chall
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Amy Bolton is an actor, singer, dancer and voiceover artist in Hollywood, California. She has experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels in groups and private settings. Amy is passionate about her student’s growth and their pursuit in reaching their artistic goals. She is constantly searching to find truth in the present moment, inner awareness and emotional depth. Amy holds high standards for herself in her work as an artist and brings that same dedication and focus to the time she spends with her students. Fitzmaurice Voicework® is the foundation from which she explo
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I teach an instinctual and intuitive approach that gets you to stop acting and start being - it's simple, easy to grasp and has been utilized my numerous academy award winning actors, Tony Award Winners & series regulars in network television. Many of my students have regular or recurring roles in network TV, work on or off broadway and attribute their success to this unquote approach.

Welcome to Carmichael Acting Studio (CAS) All classes and session taught by a real working professionals. Josh Carmichael is an Award Winning Actor/Producer/Director who created CAS in 1999.  Helping students from around the country be more confident, have more stage presence and to launch their careers.  With over 25 years in the industry, you learn first hand from someone who knows the business.  Our passion for the craft stands out in all that we do. We even help with agency placement when ready.
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Guy Camilleri is Los Angeles’ premier acting coach, helping artists and audiences experience the intimacy of an authentic moment. Based in Venice, California, with a home at the Electric Lodge Theater, Guys’ work has empowered Academy  Nominated actors, Emmy winning directors, and Writers Guild of America and Independent Spirit award nominated screenwriters. When not coaching, Guy is an actor in his own right gracing both stage and screen to much critical praise. As a poet, Guy uses words to express his ‘irreverent point of view’; bearing witness to the world on a
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Please email me on luxlavalle@gmail.com I'm one of the only few Actors who has worked and been coached by Francis Ford Coppola in Live Cinema at UCLA in California, a new way to make movies compeletely created and invented by F.F. Coppola, a mix of TV/Theater and Film. You can see few of my pics and my name mentioned in his new book "Live cinema techniques by francis ford coppola". I'm currently involve as main supporting Actor in his project "Distant Vision" planned to be shoot in April 2018.
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Learn how to be authentic and revealing to your audience by never having to apologize for being honest. Discover how to give yourself permission to "play" under any given circumstance. Over 20 years of teaching experience with a LinkedIn profile. 

We offer 5 different on-going classes that range from beginning/intermediate to our Master classes.  We cover  improv, cold-reading, scene study, character development and audition technique.  Will Wallace is also a working Indy director/Producer so he has a unique insight to share with his students, and Sara Wallace is a working Casting Director, so she too has a lot of offer.

We are a 25 year Award winning studio. We are rated #1 on Children in Film for 7 years and Backstage West Readers Choice awards for two years.  We have had the honor of training such talents as Academy Award nominee, Hailee Steinfeld. As well as Disney stars the likes of David Henrie, Miranda May, and Jason Dolley to name a few.  Our studio consists of Diane, her daughter Tess, and several different guest instructors.
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British acting coach with 15 plus years of experience with children, young adults and adults. Trained in the UK at Drama Center and East 15 and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Awarded the Charles Jelingher award upon graduation.  For me it's all about the journey and not the process. Engaging with all students in a fun and creative way. Making sure students feel at ease in a comfortable and safe enviroment. Working on weaknesses and turning them in strengths.  Strong understanding of Shakespeare, on camera techniques and commercial techinques. Experienced in VO a
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One on one lessons . On camera audition technique . How to truthfully connect with your character using your best tool , 'YOU'. The do's and dont's of auditioning. On set expectations, how to combat those nerves once on set and 'deliver' on each take. Below is a link to some of my on screen work. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2064962/?ref_=nv_sr_1

I was voted Backstage West's "Reader Choice Awards" 2016 top four Youth Acting Coach and VO Teacher in Los Angeles.   I specialize in on-camera television and film acting technique that uses your own creative process to bring truth to your thoughts, feelings and words.  I work on Audtion and Filming Techniques. I focus each class with one question "What did you do for your acting career this week." This allows you to treat class as a part of your acting career.
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Author of book, Conquering the Film and Television Audition, I have been acting professionally for over thirty years with extensive film and television credits. I have been teaching acting and coaching auditions for actors for fifteen years and wrote the most comphrehensive book on film and television auditioning available today. IMDB link: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0020730/?ref_=nv_sr_1