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Top 10 acting classes in St Clair Shores, MI

Students agree: these St Clair Shores acting classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Suzi Marsh  -Confidence Vocal /Acting/ Life /fitness / Music Production/vocal Arranger/ Band Leader

Suzi Marsh -Confidence Vocal /Acting/ Life /fitness / Music Production/vocal Arranger/ Band Leader

4.8(4)
26 hires on Lessons.com
30+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
Nathan S. says, "Super friendly and encouraging and always goes the extra mile for her students" Read more
Sonneman Studio Piano, Voice, And Drama

Sonneman Studio Piano, Voice, And Drama

5.0(2)
3 hires on Lessons.com
37+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI
Lauren F. says, "I have been taking lessons with Mrs. Sonneman for years and she has been very patient and understanding throughout my time with her. My technique improved immensely as she really pays attention to fine details. You won’t find an instructor who dedicates more time to perfecting your abilities! Mrs. Sonneman makes every lesson enjoyable and shows that she really cares. " Read more
John Casablancas

John Casablancas

2 hires on Lessons.com
42+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI
We endeavor to have our students succeed and reccomend activities and sources for advancement. We have an agency - active in Acting and modeling- MTM Agency. Our staff are experienced and professional .We offer the best advice and direction geared to the student's ability.
Marcello Rossi Music

Marcello Rossi Music

5.0Exceptional(7)
11 hires on Lessons.com
39+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
Kate D. says, "He has the patience of a saint! It's still very early days, but he's already coaxed a lot of progress out of this very unpromising student!" Read more
A. L. Muñoz

A. L. Muñoz

5.0(1)
3 hires on Lessons.com
25+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
Lisa T. says, "she is very professional, friendly and helpful. " Read more
Joel Frazee

Joel Frazee

2+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
Hello new performers and stage veterans. My name is Joel Frazee and I have been performing professionally and in the community for the the last 25 years of my life. I hold a BFA in theater arts from University of Detroit Mercy and I just completed my MA in theater education in the spring from Wayne State. Looking to punch up some audition material? Would you and some fellow artists like to organize a workshop on a style or genre of play? I would love to be the instructor that helps strengthen your artistic talent. Coaching subjects include: - Dialects - Audition material - Improv - Acting styles and genres
Tink Love

Tink Love

40+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
My name is Zondra Belllafont. I am a little personal and I am ready to start being in the movies and TV shows I want to learn to add I want to become big edit. I’m willing to take lessons and learn I have a high school diploma and 38 years old and 32 I’m a good person with a good heart.
Bailey Boudreau, Acting Coach

Bailey Boudreau, Acting Coach

5.0Exceptional(25)
1 hire on Lessons.com
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
Jan C. says, "Bailey is an insightful coach and director who will help you take your acting to the next level and build your confidence. He is energetic, kind and easy to work with, while at the same time pushing actors to dig into a script to find unique choices that help create a fully realized, truthful character. I highly recommend him as a coach to both novice and experienced actors. " Read more
Level-Up Acting Lessons

Level-Up Acting Lessons

17+ years in business
Serves St Clair Shores, MI & Online
My goal is to help students achieve what they thought was impossible. People say this business is one in a million. A pipe dream at best but what those people don’t understand is that a very small percentage of those million ever really go for it. Hardly put in the preparation and dedication needed to succeed in this field. I only work with students I see something in and the very first class is more of an audition to see if we would be the right fit for each other at no cost to my client. I teach my students everything I’ve learned in this industry over the last 10 years. Acting technique, auditioning on screen, importance of body language,
Anita's Elite Dance

Anita's Elite Dance

Serves St Clair Shores, MI
Anita's Elite Dance, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, offers premier performing arts education in the Metro Detroit area. Specializing in dance, singing, and acting, the school nurtures talent across a range of performing arts disciplines. Whether you're an aspiring performer or seeking a creative outlet, Anita's Elite Dance & Performing Arts is the go-to destination.

Your Acting Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do acting classes cost?

Acting classes cost $25 to $65 per hour on average for group classes or $50 to $150+ per hour to hire a private acting coach. Prices vary depending on where you live and the instructor's experience and reputation. Acting studios that offer ongoing weekly classes typically charge $150 to $350 per month.

Acting courses and workshops can cost as little as $200 to as much as $2,800+, depending on the content, number of sessions, and the instructor's demand. Some acting workshops are short, 1- or 2-day intensive classes focusing on one aspect of the industry, while other programs last 4 to 8 weeks and cover several topics, methods, and techniques.

Most studios offer a free trial class so you can get a feel for the teaching style and decide if it's right for you.

Are online acting classes worth it?

Online acting classes are worth it if you want to pursue acting and are unable to attend acting classes in person. With online video calling platforms like Zoom and Skype, you can now study acting with the best in the industry from the comfort of your own home! Many reputable acting coaches—including those right here on Lessons—now offer online acting classes and teach the same methods and techniques that they teach in the studio. 

Do you need acting classes to become an actor?

You technically don't need acting classes to become an actor. However, acting classes can help you gain confidence, learn new methods and techniques, analyze scenes and scripts, and build new industry connections and relationships. Acting classes can also teach you about the business side of acting, which is as important as acting itself.

How long do acting classes take?

Acting class length varies depending on the studio and the type of class. Some studios have 2-hour classes, while others have classes lasting 3 to 5 hours. Depending on the location, acting classes may be offered in several formats, such as ongoing weekly classes, weekend intensive workshops, and training programs that can run anywhere from 2 to 8+ weeks.

What skills do you need to be an actor?

While the necessary skillset varies depending on the type of acting you pursue (think Broadway theater vs. TV commercials vs. film), all actors need a broad range of skills to portray the expressions and emotions of a character so effectively that they temporarily transport the audience to a world where the actor is indeed that character. This often involves:

  • Memorizing lines and stage cues
  • Analyzing scripts and scenes
  • Developing a character's emotions and physical expressions
  • Working with other actors, directors, and production crews
  • Adapting to unexpected changes and situations
  • Speaking clearly and adjusting one's voice to align with the character
  • Learning and developing different acting methods and techniques
  • Being comfortable in front of an audience or camera

Reviews for St Clair Shores acting classes

Recent success stories from people in the St Clair Shores area.
Charnissa S.
Amazing
Suzi Marsh -Confidence Vocal /Acting/ Life /fitness / music production/vocal arranger/ band leader
Andrea K.
She was a stickler on technique, which is so very important. Even if you could play the piece, but your technique was bad, she would get on you.
Sonneman Studio Piano, Voice, and Drama
Adam S.
Marcello gave me the tools necessary to be able to play essentially whatever I want and play well. With concepts like deciding the length of a pause, how to gradually change the tempo, and deciding how to contrast dynamics, I gained the tools necessary to make these decisions on future pieces and learn how to make a piece my own. One of the most fun collections to play is Marcello's 5 seasons - one piece for each of the 4 seasons plus a finale. I even won first place in a competition with his finale piece, and I remember how happy he was that his own composition was competitive against a myriad of challenging classical pieces that only skyrocket in difficulty as the competition becomes tougher. I did a small amount of composing myself, and he helped with edits and performance advice. During my final year in high school, I switched our lessons to focus on the trumpet, which I have done in band for a while but felt that I wanted more of a challenge. Marcello recognized that my attacks are soft, so we worked on opera style music to help me work on my weakness. I have not worked on solo pieces for trumpet, and Marcello introduced me to challenging and fun pieces: Sounds of the Hudson, Bride of the Waves, and the famous "Carnival of Venice". The Carnival of Venice is a wonderful piece, so I performed it at Marcello's concert. I even found accompaniment from an orchestra that I liked, so I wrote out chords for the piano and gave him the challenge of a custom piano support. Before I left college, he introduced me to music chord theory. It was a great treat that I continued learning about in jazz electives at Michigan State. We also have hobbies in common. We played chess against each other and at first he was stronger but then I improved and managed to win and make games more competitive. During the years after lessons, we played tennis together and also had competitive games and another way to stay connected. Perhaps the strongest outcome of our relationship was that I inspired my younger cousin Frankie to take lessons. Marcello said Frankie is the strongest piano player he has taught, with his ability to learn quickly and perform pieces that none of his other students have done, such as the 3rd movement of Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata if I remember correctly. He is likely one of the strongest competitors in competition as well. I hope I gave insight into Marcello's versatility and advanced level of teaching.
Marcello Rossi Music
Patrick F.
Bailey Boudreau is an incisive, patient, and thorough teacher. Bailey not only gives you the foundations and confidence to approach a scene, he also tackles the oft-overlooked components of being a successful actor; e.g., choosing the right monologue for you, auditioning, and the analytics of where a scene thematically begins and ends for a character. I enthusiastically recommend Bailey Boudreau's instruction as it's made all the difference for me.
Bailey Boudreau, Acting Coach
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