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Top 10 acting classes in Lancaster, PA

Students agree: these Lancaster acting classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Chelsea Thaler Acting Lessons And Audition Coaching

Chelsea Thaler Acting Lessons And Audition Coaching

5.0(2)
6 hires on Lessons.com
12+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
Emily F. says, "Chelsea is highly knowledgeable and I am enjoying working with her! She is helping me make progress towards my specific goals and has helped me find some good resources to continue my studies and practice between lessons." Read more
Amy Shea Productions

Amy Shea Productions

Serves Lancaster, PA
My name is Amy Shea and I have been a professional Actress/ Theater Arts Teacher for over 20 years . I have taught at Yocum Institute for Arts Education, Reading Performing Arts Charter School, Ephrata ACT , Theater of the Seventh Sister. I have also taught privately In the Lancaster and Reading areas. www.amywshea.com I enjoy working with people and helping them explore and realize their potential as a person and an artist.
Lee Richardson Acting Teacher/Mentor

Lee Richardson Acting Teacher/Mentor

5.0Exceptional(8)
5 hires on Lessons.com
27+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
Craig J. says, "What I loved about working with Lee was he that he made it safe for you to go as far as you needed to go in order to find yourself in the role you're playing. He also breaks down the importance of research and having an action for everything you do. Lee's love for the theater covers everything he works on and everything he touches, if you work with him you always know you are in great hands and always whether you're in class or passing him in the hallway, you always learn something." Read more
ViaJ Studios

ViaJ Studios

4.8Excellent(9)
16 hires on Lessons.com
32+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
Julie T. says, "I'm a complete beginner and Carlyncia is able to make every session engaging and powerful. The sessions are very professional and structured." Read more
Creative Pursuits Studio

Creative Pursuits Studio

9+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA
Creative Pursuits Studio, founded in 2016, is an educational and artistic space located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. Catering to students of all skill levels and genres, the studio offers a variety of lessons including voice, piano, guitar, acting, and dance. The studio prides itself on its ability to provide individualized learning experiences through camps, classes, private lessons, workshops, and intensives, all designed to challenge and encourage students to expand their artistic horizons.
Cavod Performing Arts

Cavod Performing Arts

20+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
Cavod Performing Arts, founded in 2005, is a performing arts school located in New Holland and Manheim, Pennsylvania, serving Lancaster County and the surrounding areas. Cavod offers a wide range of classes and programs in dance, theatre, music, acrobatics, hand to hand combat, and classes for individuals with disabilities. Cavod's professional teachers are dedicated to teaching students of all skill levels and creating a community where they can develop excellently in the performing arts and be encouraged in their God given identity. In addition to its classes and private lessons, Cavod produces Broadway-style musicals, dance theatre, and mi
Teresa Mastrobuono- Actress

Teresa Mastrobuono- Actress

Serves Lancaster, PA
I offer private and group acting coaching geared towards preparing for professional and avocational theater auditions and for college auditions. As an Equity actress who has attendended countless auditions and done numerous roles over a professional career spanning nearly 40 years. I know what is needed to excel as these auditions. I have taught acting, movement, voice, and how to tap into and apply one's creative impulses in colleges, theaters, K-12 schools, arts centers, and rec centers throughout the Eastern US. I have been awarded two citiations for excellence in directing from the American College Theater Festival, and three fellowships
All Around Acoustics

All Around Acoustics

19+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
I can do just about anything from a to z and if I cant do it, I know someone who can. I always get the job done.
E-Street Dance Academy

E-Street Dance Academy

11+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
Urban, multi-cultural dance studio.
Alba Rosa Cat Parlour

Alba Rosa Cat Parlour

16+ years in business
Serves Lancaster, PA & Online
Hi Lovelies! I am a Master instructor with 15 years of experience in just about everything the performing arts has to offer. Whether your interest is onstage, backstage, or both, I can guide you on your journey into this field of endless possibilities. I am the Founder and Creative Director of Jagged Lollipop ProductionsTM️ (our parent performing arts company) and The Trick 'R TreatersTM️ (our professional performing arts troupe). Onstage specialites: *Monologues *Dialogue *Character work *Public speaking *Singing *Dance *Underwater performance *Voiceover work *Auditions Backstage specialities: *Stage management *Directing *Show productio...

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 Lancaster acting classes

Recent success stories from people in the Lancaster area.
Nick C.
It has been a phenomenal experience since the start. Chelsea is a great teacher and has been incredibly helpful and understanding throughout each lesson.
Chelsea Thaler Acting Lessons and Audition Coaching
Aurica
I was able to learn structure in a scene and carry the lines into a authentic place. I felt relaxed and vulnerable in order to be the character in the scene.
Lee Richardson Acting Teacher/Mentor
George M.
I'm learned so much in just my first class!
viaJ studios
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