A new studio
for actors

Modern training for professional actors 
and
emerging talent in film, series and theater.

Studio members on stage at The Acting Center LA

Explore our classes

In-Studio Scene Study

The ongoing class that evolves with you, tailored to unlock more of your artistic potential, expand your craft, and advance your career.

Online Scene Study

The same industry-tested approach as our in-studio acting training, plus consistent on-camera practice for the modern self-tape and digital audition era.

The Audition Intensive

This acclaimed two-week intensive sharpens your focus, deepens your choices, and shows you how to deliver bold, engaging performances every time.

The Breakthrough Intensive

Discover where inspired creativity comes from, and how to access it consistently in this revolutionary two-week workshop for professional actors.

The Commercial Intensive

In this two-week commercial intensive, you’ll discover how to bring highly marketable skills to this genre and become a working commercial actor.

Improv Classes

A freeing yet purposeful improv technique that opens your imagination, builds lasting confidence, and empowers bold, original expression in every style of performance.

Elevated coaching
tools for anyone​​

Private Coaching

Sharpen your work, elevate your auditions and deliver more compelling television, film and theater performances with private coaching in our studio or on set. 

Career Coaching

Advance your acting career with expert guidance from a seasoned industry coach. Avoid common pitfalls, make informed choices, clarify your goals and develop a strategic path to achieving them.

Upcoming events

Performers on stage at The Acting Center LA

FEBRUARY 28TH at 7pm PST

LIVE@The Acting Center starring Studio Members and Special Guests

Training and coaching some of the world’s best talent

“The Acting Center has helped me prepare on multiple projects. Their teachers are insightful, sensitive and organic in their approach and their advice has been invaluable.”

Milla
Jovovich
Milla Jovovich
The Fifth Element, Resident Evil Films, The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

“They have a program that is comprehensive. The Acting Center is more than a class – it connects you to the real spirit and community of creativity.”

Juliette
Lewis
Juliette Lewis
Cape Fear, Natural Born Killers, Yellowjackets, The Thicket, Opus, August: Osage County

Mad Max:Fury Road, Logan Lucky, American Honey, Daisy Jones & The Six, Jay Kelly

Riley
Keough
Riley Keough
Mad Max:Fury Road, Logan Lucky, American Honey, Daisy Jones & The Six, Jay Kelly

“The Acting Center was a huge breakthrough for me which led to my dream job...Saturday Night Live! Boom. They took all the complicated stuff I learned at other acting schools and made it way, way simpler."

Chloe
Fineman
Chloe Fineman
SNL, Freakier Friday, Summer of 69, The Simpsons, Babylon, Father of the Bride

FBI, Last Straw, CIA, Captain Tsunami, FBI: International, Wrong Turn, Clueless

Jeremy
Sisto
Jeremy Sisto
FBI, Last Straw, CIA, Captain Tsunami, FBI: International, Wrong Turn, Clueless

“This studio helps you expand your range beyond what you thought was possible. I would recommend The Acting Center to anyone.”

Erika
Christensen
Erika Christensen
Will Trent, After All, Traffic, Flightplan, Swimfan, Parenthood, The Banger Sisters

Upload, Designated Survivor, Royal Pains, The Expanse, The Night Of, Splinter

Paulo
Costanzo
Paulo Costanzo
Upload, Designated Survivor, Royal Pains, The Expanse, The Night Of, Splinter

Black Panther, Us, Nine Days, Wakanda Forever, The Fall Guy, Spencer Confidential

Winston
Duke
Winston Duke
Black Panther, Us, Nine Days, Wakanda Forever, The Fall Guy, Spencer Confidential

Forever, Atlanta, Chicago Fire, South of Midnight, The Game, Poppa's House

Adriyan
Rae
Adriyan Rae
Forever, Atlanta, Chicago Fire, South of Midnight, The Game, Poppa's House

Ready or Not, Arrival, City on a Hill, Halt and Catch Fire, Nuremberg, 61st Street, Your Honor

Mark
O’Brien
Mark O'Brien
Ready or Not, Arrival, City on a Hill, Halt and Catch Fire, Nuremberg, 61st Street, Your Honor

"I figured I would enjoy it, but didn't expect the cathartic reaction to it. Their teaching style really resonates and I really appreciate the work they put in to these classes. It's truly great."

Anthony
Hill
Anthony Hill
Grey’s Anatomy, Station 19, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Scream: The Series, Watchmen

"I can't say enough about this magical place! It's not only the best acting class ever, but it gave me an understanding and real tools for the "elusive" or mysterious parts of acting that other classes and teachers can't even define."

Catherine
Bell
Catherine Bell
Army Wives, The Good Witch, Bruce Almighty, NCIS: LA, JAG, Evan Almighty

"The Acting Center differs from other classes because of how well they help you create from a very real, internal place. And that combined with the execution that you can bring directly to set, is the real powerhouse of this place"

Joshua
Banday
Joshua Banday
Upload, Not Dead Yet, Pam & Tommy, Loot, Murderville, Love, Barbie Mysteries

Black Widow, The Artist, Peter Pan & Wendy, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Ever
Anderson
Ever Anderson
Black Widow, The Artist, Peter Pan & Wendy, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Grey’s Anatomy, The Punisher, Tracker, A Million Little Things, Rhythm is a Dancer

Floriana
Lima
Floriana Lima
Grey’s Anatomy, The Punisher, Tracker, A Million Little Things, Rhythm is a Dancer

"The Acting Center has helped me not only prepare and land some of my favorite parts, but helps me grow as an artist with every class."

Georgina
Reilly
Georgina Reilly
Quantum Leap, City on a Hill, The Baker and the Beauty, Goalie, Murdoch Mysteries

“I'm so appreciative of this class. I feel so much more confident and secure in my work because  the way I'm approaching it is more authentic and raw. I’ve seen such significant growth in my life and work."  

Kerrice
Brooks
Kerrice Brooks
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, My Old Ass, Feeling Randy, How We Roll

"The Acting Center opened my eyes and heart to a whole new “way in”. It got me out of my head and into the characters' worlds. And THAT is a true joy and surely what it is to truly act."

Zoe
Bell
Zoe Bell
Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood, The Hateful Eight, Grindhouse, Time Bandits

“This class is something that is really helpful for me and a great way for me to continue to stretch my muscles as an actor.”

Kyle
Marvin
Tisha Campbell
Splitsville, WeCrashed, Trash Mountain, The Climb, 80 for Brady, All Wrong

"The Acting Center has always been so helpful to have in my corner. The teachers are great guides with this great technique and they are always able to inspire my forward progress on a role."

Jason
Dohring
Jason Dohring
The Originals, iZombie, Veronica Mars, The Messengers, Deep Impact, SEAL Team

“In the 18 years I’ve been acting professionally, I’ve never found an acting class that comes anywhere close. I highly recommend it."

Vincent
Rodriguez III
Vincent Rodriguez III
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ne-Zha 2, With Love, Home Economics, Mortal Kombat I

Splitsville, Josephine, News of the World, 80 for Brady, The Climb, All Wrong

Michael Angelo
Covino
Michael Angelo Covino
Splitsville, Josephine, News of the World, 80 for Brady, The Climb, All Wrong

"I'm so excited I can't sleep! The Acting Center has me rediscovering what I moved to L.A. and worked all these years for."

Marcus
Coloma
Marcus Coloma
General Hospital, Major Crimes, Adam & Eve, False Profits, Lucifer

“This technique is ssooooooooo helpful!!!!! This classes generosity, passion an caring is a rare find and I am grateful."

Cady
McClain
Cady McClain
Beyond the Gates, Law & Order: SVU, Switch, Days of our Lives, All My Children