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Acting for Film: 30 Years Developing Great Young Actors

Now Enrolling for August

Currently scheduling virtual meetings for guardians/prospective students to learn more about the studio, and if it's what you're looking for.

Learn

Learn from the top acting studio in Los Angeles for teens with over 30 years experience developing extraordinary talent. 

Connect

Connect with other great artists from around by collaborating, and sharing work through our private social network. 

Share

Share your work with our extensive community of artists. 

OUR PROGRAM

We help young actors grow into confident, skilled performers—whether they’re just starting out or ready to take it to the next level.
Our focus is on realistic, screen-style acting—the kind you see in film and TV, not musical theater. Through engaging lessons, live Q&As with working actors, and creative challenges, students learn how to bring honest, compelling characters to life on camera.

But this isn’t just about acting—it’s about community.
Members join a supportive network of young artists from around the world. They share their work, get personalized feedback from experienced coaches, and build toward their own creative goals—with guidance and encouragement every step of the way.

Whether your teen is dreaming of a career, or just loves to act and wants to get better at it, they’ll find a place here to learn, grow, and belong.

Frequently asked questions.

What type of acting is this more geared for? Film/Tv? Or theater?

While the work we do can be used in any form, we find that our focus on more realism is particularly well suited for film/tv. Many of our students note that our program might be very different from their school theater program which is more geared toward theatricality, and over expressiveness. 

Can you actually learn acting online?

Absolutely! We have seen enormous success from our online students over the past several years. One of the great things about our online program is that it teaches the student how to be creative from home, and not being reliant on being in a rehearsal studio or theater. Our online students are particularly self-motivated , and disciplined because they know how to work even while at home. 
 
Moreover, there are huge benefits from connecting and creating with others from vastly different locations, backgrounds, and perspectives. We have members from literally all over the world- we’ve had members from every continent except for Antarctica, and almost every state in the United States! 

What is the schedule? Is it flexible?

The schedule is super flexible as it’s designed so students can work on scenes, receive feedback/direction when it works in their schedule. Studio Sessions are offered (where students get feedback/direction) every day of the week at 10AM, 4PM, and 6PM (all referring to Pacific Time). So students can pick a time that works well for them. 
 
In addition, students can take group classes which are offered Tuesday- Friday from 4:30-6 (Pacific Time), or on the weekends 2:30-4 (Pacific Time). 

How long is the commitment?

It’s month to month. Just let us know if you’re not continuing, and we’ll be sure to stop any future charges. 

SOME OF OUR ALUMNI

  • Grammy award winning singer/songwriter of “Guts” and “Sour” albums, starred in High School The Musical on Disney plus

    Olivia Rodrigo
  • recurring on”Stranger Things”- Netflix, “The First Lady” on Showtime, and  “Loki”- Disney Plus.

    Raphael Luce
  • series regular on “The L Word: Next Generation”; starred in Netflix film “Hustle” with Adam Sandler and Queen Latifah

    Jordan Hull

How it Works

Here’s a step by step guide on becoming part of the studio. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions! 

STEP 1: Schedule a Virtual Meting

Meet with one of the instructors to make sure it’s a good fit. 

STEP 2: Subscribe

Sign up for the upcoming month. 

Joining the community is $250/month. And your subscription begins 1st of the month. Please contact us if you need a partial scholarship. 

Subscription includes:

  • being a member of our Online Network,  
  • participating in Scene Work,  
  • ability to join in a Studio Session which are held throughout the week
  • ability to join group classes 

STEP 3: Train With Us

At the studio, you receive 8 credits. These credits can be applied either to group classes, OR private coaching. Group classes are 1 credit each, and private coaching is 2 credits each. 

Coaching sessions are available all throughout the week to be convenient for your schedule wherever you’re located in the world! 

And feel free to also join our Group Classes which are available Tuesday- Friday (Pacific Time) 4:30-6PM ; Saturday/Sunday 2:30PM-4PM (Pacific Time). 

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Why Our Studio?

Our Experience

Thirty years experience developing some of the top young talent in the nation. The acclaimed book “A Young Actor Prepares” (Applause Books) came from our studio- by our Artistic Director, Jeff Alan-Lee. 

Personalized Approach

Students receive personal feedback, direction from our instructors. Moreover, we can work with students to come up with a plan that specifically works on their objectives and goals. 

Our Community

We meet with every student and their guardian prior to enrolling to make sure this is a good fit. We are specifically looking for students who are genuinely interested in learning the craft of acting. 

Founded in 1996, The Young Actor’s Studio is the top studio for developing young artists.


T. 818-210-3821E. office@youngactorsstudio.com