Sunday, September 4, 2011

Actor Training in SF

The following is an incomplete and needs-to-be-updated list of acting schools in San Francisco and the Bay Area. There is one studio I have omitted and would not recommend. Please note that I have not attended all of the following.

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)
Programs Available: MFA program, Studio classes
Price Range: (Studio: $340-420 for a ten week term)
Location: Downtown San Francisco

Beverly Hills Playhouse
Location: The Tenderloin, San Francisco
Price: $200/month class once a week, $320/month class twice a week

The Meisner Technique Studio
Program: Meisner technique training, 2-year program
Monthly Price: $325
Location: The Presidio/Fort Mason, San Francisco

Shelton Studios
Program: Method acting for either film or stage
Price: $300-425 per 5-8 week session
Location:  Downtown San Francisco

Film Acting Bay Area
Program: On-camera acting classes
Price: $340-360 for eight classes
Location: Ex'pression College, Emeryville

First Take Acting
Program: Scene study, allows a free audit
Price: $400-500 for eight classes
Location: Fort Mason, San Francisco and Los Gatos and Walnut Creek

Community colleges such as City College of San Francisco also offer acting courses.

For my actual opinions and recommendations, feel free to contact me.

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