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Acting classes and schools
Where to train in your city, which class fits each goal and what to ask before you sign up.
Every acting class and acting school guide on the site, in one place. Each one was put together from the schools’ own websites: studios, conservatories, college programs, improv theaters and youth classes.
If you are just starting, read how to choose a class first. Then look for your city.
Before you sign up
What to look for in a class, and whether you need a degree to work.
How to Choose Acting Classes: What to Look For Before You Sign Up
How to choose acting classes: types, formats, how to audit a teacher, online or in person, and the red flags that signal a scam.
Do You Need Acting School to Become an Actor? Pros and Cons
Acting school isn’t required, but training is. Pros and cons of studying acting, how long it takes and your options if you don’t have the money.
Acting Schools in the US: How to Choose and 14 to Consider
How to choose among acting schools in the US: degrees, conservatories, technique studios and film schools, plus 14 programs with links to each official page.
Online Acting Classes: What You Can Learn and 8 Live Options
What online acting classes can teach you, how to choose a live class, red flags to avoid and eight schools with live classes on Zoom, with official links.
Acting classes by city
Studios, improv theaters and youth programs in each US city.
Latin America and Spain
Degrees, public and private schools, and how to get in.
Acting Schools in Mexico: Where to Study, Costs and How to Get In
Where to study acting in Mexico: public and private schools in Mexico City and the rest of the country, with costs, requirements and admission dates.
Acting Schools in Spain: Interpretation and Drama Schools
Acting schools in Spain: public drama schools, private acting schools in Madrid and Barcelona, on-camera training, musical theater and classes for young people.
Acting Schools and Drama Classes in Argentina: Where to Study
Free public acting degrees, private workshops and free drama classes in Buenos Aires, La Plata, Córdoba and Rosario, with requirements and enrollment dates.
Acting Schools in Colombia: Degrees, Private Schools and How to Get In
Acting degrees in Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla, a private school and kids’ classes, with each entrance test explained.
Acting Schools in Peru: Degrees, Workshops and Classes in Lima and Beyond
Public and university acting programs, private schools and workshops in Lima, plus options in Arequipa and Trujillo, all from official school sites.
Voice acting and dubbing
Voice acting classes in the US and dubbing schools in Mexico, Madrid and Barcelona.
Voice Acting Classes: How to Choose and 10 Schools to Consider
How to choose voice acting classes, plus ten verified US schools in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and online, with links to each official page.
Dubbing Schools in Barcelona: Spanish and Catalan Training
Dubbing schools in Barcelona checked on their official sites: edb, go2takes, ArtSpace, Sala 23, Eòlia and more, with language, group sizes and format.
Dubbing Schools in Madrid: Courses, Studios and How to Choose
Dubbing schools in Madrid checked on their official sites: EDM, AM Escuela, Soundub, Svozarte, Aula 51 and CES, with group sizes, format and area.
Dubbing Schools in Mexico: Where to Train in Mexico City and Online
Verified dubbing schools and courses in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Cuernavaca and online: what they teach, who they are for and how much booth time you get.
What to ask before you pay
- Who teaches the class, and what have they worked on as an actor or director?
- Can you audit a class or watch a student showcase first?
- How many students are in each class, and how much time does each one get on their feet?
- Is it a degree program or a studio class? For a degree, check the school’s accreditation.
