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California Acting Colleges

California has an abundance of schools that offer degrees in acting. The city of Los Angeles alone has roughly 50 theater schools from which to choose. Located in the main entertainment hub of the country, it's no wonder that some of the best schools for acting are in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, but there also are schools in Northern California from which to choose.

  1. The American Academy of Dramatic Arts

    • The premier acting conservatory in California is Hollywood's American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA). The Academy offers aspiring actors an excellent chance to receive a top-notch education. Students' progress is evaluated through their ability to absorb the techniques they are taught and display a mastery of the theatrical arts. They participate in performances, individual scene work and group partner performances.

      The goal of the school is to equip students with the proper tools they need to pursue acting as their profession. Famous alumni include Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Lauren Bacall and Paul Rudd.

      The American Academy of Dramatic Arts
      1336 N. La Brea Ave.
      Los Angeles, CA 90028
      800-222-2867
      aada.org

    American Conservatory Theater

    • San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater (ACT) is the most acclaimed acting school north of Los Angeles. Established in 1965, ACT is a Tony-award winning theater company with an attached school. Students participate in live performances and learn the acting craft from esteemed faculty and working theater professionals.

      ACT is recognized for its groundbreaking shows and dedication to bringing the city of San Francisco the best in contemporary theater. Students also get the opportunity to collaborate with international theater companies. Famous alumni include Annette Bening, Winona Ryder, Nicolas Cage and Denzel Washington.

      American Conservatory Theater
      30 Grant Ave., Sixth Floor
      San Francisco, CA 94108
      415-749-2228
      act-sf.org

    California Institute of the Arts

    • The theater program at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is one of the best in the nation. Students learn from working professionals (guest lecturer's include: Kathy Bates and Kenneth Branagh) and experienced faculty. The education covers traditional and historical theatrical principles as well as the cutting-edge and contemporary elements of modern theater.

      CalArts provides the acting student with the necessary tools to excel in the ever-evolving world of both traditional and experimental theater. Famous alumni include Ed Harris, Don Cheadle, Paul Reubens and David Hasselhoff.

      California Institute of the Arts
      24700 McBean Pkwy.
      Valencia, CA 91355
      661-255-1050
      calarts.edu

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