We’re currently focusing on our Jacksonville studio and getting our casting, streaming service, and online training platforms online. In the meantime, here are some other great places in Atlanta to train.

In alphabetical order

Atlanta Acting Schools

Atlanta’s thriving entertainment industry is supported by numerous esteemed acting schools offering comprehensive training for aspiring and professional actors. Here are some notable institutions:

Actors Habitat

Designed to help actors book television and film roles, offer technique training, audition preparation, scene study, and on-camera classes. Recognized by Atlanta’s top agents and casting directors. 

Acting for Camera and Stage with Jayson Warner Smith

Ongoing acting class that teaches the fundamentals of how to act via the Strasberg methods and others.

Anthony Meindl’s Actor Workshop (AMAW)

It offers a nontraditional approach to acting, focusing on empowering actors to be their authentic selves. It provides Foundations Courses, ongoing classes, and mastery scene study sessions. 

Atlanta Hollywood Acting Studios

Meisner training, having studied directly under Sanford Meisner.

Catapult Acting Studios

Audition preparation, on-camera work, and improv. Youth and adult classes focusing on practical skills for film and TV acting.

Celebrity Actors Studio

With multiple locations in Atlanta, it provides coaching to elevate audition skills and focuses on quickly building skills to get actors booked. 

Drama Inc.

Multiple working actors provide coaching across several disciplines. It offers a mix of classes, including Meisner, on-camera techniques, and movement-based approaches. Courses also cover practical career advice and audition preparation.

Evolv Acting Studio

It offers a raw, powerful approach to acting. Classes are offered for beginners and professionals, focusing on hands-on training and personalized coaching. Instructors have major films, television, Broadway, and local theater credits. 

Insight Actors Studio

Instructor Beth Becka. Emphasizes Larry Silverberg’s interpretation of the Meisner technique. Offers courses ranging from beginner to advanced, including specialized on-camera scene study.

Lighthouse Acting Studio

On-camera work, scene study, and audition taping services. Offers personalized coaching with real-time feedback for taped auditions.\

Nick Conti’s Professional Actors Studio

Celebrating over 25 years, this studio provides ongoing monthly classes in acting, improv, and tactical training, preparing actors for film, television, and commercial auditions. It is recognized by industry professionals and casting directors. 

Pinch ‘n’ Ouch Theatre

Focus on Meisner-based instruction. Offers multiple levels of Meisner training, including on-camera work. It helps actors develop raw, instinctive performances.

Premier Actors’ Network

Comprehensive training covering acting fundamentals, scene study, and career coaching. Emphasizes artistic and professional development to help actors grow in the film industry.

Robert Mello Studio

Specializes in Meisner Technique. Offers immersive training focused on emotional truth and real-time responsiveness. Known for guiding actors through the fundamentals and advanced applications of the Meisner method.

Atlanta Improv Schools

Atlanta boasts a vibrant improv scene with numerous theaters offering classes for various skill levels. Here are some notable options:

Dad’s Garage

Situated in the Old Fourth Ward, Dad’s Garage offers 8-week improv courses covering fundamentals to advanced techniques. Students receive free tickets to most shows and can participate in weekly Student Mixer performances. 

Dynamic El Dorado

Known as Atlanta’s Comedy Incubator, Dynamic El Dorado is dedicated to providing exceptional comedy education with various specialized classes taught by skilled instructors.

Onward Theatre

Onward Theatre focuses on diverse comedy, offering improv classes, workshops, and pop-up performances. Through its educational programs, it aims to foster the next generation of Atlanta comedians. 

Whole World Improv Theatre

Located in Midtown, Whole World Improv Theatre offers a range of classes for adults, teens, and kids. Their programs include beginner to advanced levels, with each session culminating in a live performance. They also provide one-day workshops and specialized programs for neurodivergent individuals. 

Words in Motion Atlanta Acting Classes

This studio offers adult improv classes that emphasize a supportive environment. They encourage creativity, active listening, and acceptance through simple games and exercises. 

Stand-Up Comedy Classes

Atlanta’s vibrant comedy scene offers several stand-up comedy classes for aspiring comedians. Here are some notable options:

Jeff Justice’s Comedy Workshoppe

With over 33 years of experience, Jeff Justice offers a six-week stand-up comedy course with a 73-page workbook, weekly reviews, rehearsals, and a graduation performance at The Punchline Comedy Club. 

Josh Harris’ Stand-Up Comedy Classes

Nationally televised comedian Josh Harris offers a six-week course at the Atlanta Comedy Theater. The course covers joke writing, stage presence, and public speaking skills and ends with a live graduation show. 

Laugh Lab Comedy

Founded in 2017 by comedian Lace Larrabee, Laugh Lab began as Atlanta’s first all-female stand-up comedy class and has expanded to offer coed stand-up, sitcom pilot writing, and sketch writing classes. In 2019, Atlanta Magazine voted it ‘Best Comedy Class’. 

Laughing Skull Lounge Stand-Up Comedy Class

This six-week course, taught by comedian Plug Chapman, focuses on crafting a solid 5-8-minute set. It culminates in a graduation show. Students also receive free admission to select shows during the course. 

Screenwriting Classes

Atlanta offers a variety of screenwriting classes catering to different skill levels and interests. Here are some notable options:

Atlanta Film Society

Provides various classes and workshops, including genre feature screenwriting and scene work. These sessions are tailored to help writers develop and enhance their storytelling skills for feature-length genre films. 

Atlanta Technical College

Provides an online ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course covering structure, character creation, dialogue, and screenplay marketing strategies. 

Bridge 17 Scriptwriters’ Studio

Offers a dynamic six-week course focusing on story development, character psychology, screenwriting basics, and crafting impactful action lines. The program is designed to elevate writing skills progressively. 

Drama, Inc.

An acting studio offering workshops like ‘First Steps to Screenwriting,’ which focuses on fundamental pre-writing tools to develop ideas into structured screenplays. 

Emory Continuing Education

Features an ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course that covers formatting, story structure, and pitching, with opportunities for feedback from instructors and peers. 

Film Connection

Offers a mentored externship approach, placing students with seasoned film professionals in real production companies to gain hands-on experience in screenwriting and filmmaking. 

Georgia Writers Association

It hosts workshops led by industry professionals, such as ‘Screenwriting for Production. ‘ These workshops focus on crafting film-ready screenplays and offer insights into independent film finances. 

Atlanta Improv Schools

Atlanta boasts a vibrant improv scene with numerous theaters offering classes for various skill levels. Here are some notable options:

Dad’s Garage

Situated in the Old Fourth Ward, Dad’s Garage offers 8-week improv courses covering fundamentals to advanced techniques. Students receive free tickets to most shows and can participate in weekly Student Mixer performances. 

Dynamic El Dorado

Known as Atlanta’s Comedy Incubator, Dynamic El Dorado is dedicated to providing exceptional comedy education with various specialized classes taught by skilled instructors.

Onward Theatre

Onward Theatre focuses on diverse comedy, offering improv classes, workshops, and pop-up performances. Through its educational programs, it aims to foster the next generation of Atlanta comedians. 

Whole World Improv Theatre

Located in Midtown, Whole World Improv Theatre offers a range of classes for adults, teens, and kids. Their programs include beginner to advanced levels, with each session culminating in a live performance. They also provide one-day workshops and specialized programs for neurodivergent individuals. 

Words in Motion Atlanta Acting Classes

This studio offers adult improv classes that emphasize a supportive environment. They encourage creativity, active listening, and acceptance through simple games and exercises. 

Stand-Up Comedy Classes

Atlanta’s vibrant comedy scene offers several stand-up comedy classes for aspiring comedians. Here are some notable options:

Jeff Justice’s Comedy Workshoppe

With over 33 years of experience, Jeff Justice offers a six-week stand-up comedy course with a 73-page workbook, weekly reviews, rehearsals, and a graduation performance at The Punchline Comedy Club. 

Josh Harris’ Stand-Up Comedy Classes

Nationally televised comedian Josh Harris offers a six-week course at the Atlanta Comedy Theater. The course covers joke writing, stage presence, and public speaking skills and ends with a live graduation show. 

Laugh Lab Comedy

Founded in 2017 by comedian Lace Larrabee, Laugh Lab began as Atlanta’s first all-female stand-up comedy class and has expanded to offer coed stand-up, sitcom pilot writing, and sketch writing classes. In 2019, Atlanta Magazine voted it ‘Best Comedy Class’. 

Laughing Skull Lounge Stand-Up Comedy Class

This six-week course, taught by comedian Plug Chapman, focuses on crafting a solid 5-8-minute set. It culminates in a graduation show. Students also receive free admission to select shows during the course. 

Screenwriting Classes

Atlanta offers a variety of screenwriting classes catering to different skill levels and interests. Here are some notable options:

Atlanta Film Society

Provides various classes and workshops, including genre feature screenwriting and scene work. These sessions are tailored to help writers develop and enhance their storytelling skills for feature-length genre films. 

Atlanta Technical College

Provides an online ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course covering structure, character creation, dialogue, and screenplay marketing strategies. 

Bridge 17 Scriptwriters’ Studio

Offers a dynamic six-week course focusing on story development, character psychology, screenwriting basics, and crafting impactful action lines. The program is designed to elevate writing skills progressively. 

Drama, Inc.

An acting studio offering workshops like ‘First Steps to Screenwriting,’ which focuses on fundamental pre-writing tools to develop ideas into structured screenplays. 

Emory Continuing Education

Features an ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course that covers formatting, story structure, and pitching, with opportunities for feedback from instructors and peers. 

Film Connection

Offers a mentored externship approach, placing students with seasoned film professionals in real production companies to gain hands-on experience in screenwriting and filmmaking. 

Georgia Writers Association

It hosts workshops led by industry professionals, such as ‘Screenwriting for Production. ‘ These workshops focus on crafting film-ready screenplays and offer insights into independent film finances. 

Stand-Up Comedy Classes

Atlanta’s vibrant comedy scene offers several stand-up comedy classes for aspiring comedians. Here are some notable options:

Jeff Justice’s Comedy Workshoppe

With over 33 years of experience, Jeff Justice offers a six-week stand-up comedy course with a 73-page workbook, weekly reviews, rehearsals, and a graduation performance at The Punchline Comedy Club. 

Josh Harris’ Stand-Up Comedy Classes

Nationally televised comedian Josh Harris offers a six-week course at the Atlanta Comedy Theater. The course covers joke writing, stage presence, and public speaking skills and ends with a live graduation show. 

Laugh Lab Comedy

Founded in 2017 by comedian Lace Larrabee, Laugh Lab began as Atlanta’s first all-female stand-up comedy class and has expanded to offer coed stand-up, sitcom pilot writing, and sketch writing classes. In 2019, Atlanta Magazine voted it ‘Best Comedy Class’. 

Laughing Skull Lounge Stand-Up Comedy Class

This six-week course, taught by comedian Plug Chapman, focuses on crafting a solid 5-8-minute set. It culminates in a graduation show. Students also receive free admission to select shows during the course. 

Screenwriting Classes

Atlanta offers a variety of screenwriting classes catering to different skill levels and interests. Here are some notable options:

Atlanta Film Society

Provides various classes and workshops, including genre feature screenwriting and scene work. These sessions are tailored to help writers develop and enhance their storytelling skills for feature-length genre films. 

Atlanta Technical College

Provides an online ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course covering structure, character creation, dialogue, and screenplay marketing strategies. 

Bridge 17 Scriptwriters’ Studio

Offers a dynamic six-week course focusing on story development, character psychology, screenwriting basics, and crafting impactful action lines. The program is designed to elevate writing skills progressively. 

Drama, Inc.

An acting studio offering workshops like ‘First Steps to Screenwriting,’ which focuses on fundamental pre-writing tools to develop ideas into structured screenplays. 

Emory Continuing Education

Features an ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course that covers formatting, story structure, and pitching, with opportunities for feedback from instructors and peers. 

Film Connection

Offers a mentored externship approach, placing students with seasoned film professionals in real production companies to gain hands-on experience in screenwriting and filmmaking. 

Georgia Writers Association

It hosts workshops led by industry professionals, such as ‘Screenwriting for Production. ‘ These workshops focus on crafting film-ready screenplays and offer insights into independent film finances. 

Screenwriting Classes

Atlanta offers a variety of screenwriting classes catering to different skill levels and interests. Here are some notable options:

Atlanta Film Society

Provides various classes and workshops, including genre feature screenwriting and scene work. These sessions are tailored to help writers develop and enhance their storytelling skills for feature-length genre films. 

Atlanta Technical College

Provides an online ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course covering structure, character creation, dialogue, and screenplay marketing strategies. 

Bridge 17 Scriptwriters’ Studio

Offers a dynamic six-week course focusing on story development, character psychology, screenwriting basics, and crafting impactful action lines. The program is designed to elevate writing skills progressively. 

Drama, Inc.

An acting studio offering workshops like ‘First Steps to Screenwriting,’ which focuses on fundamental pre-writing tools to develop ideas into structured screenplays. 

Emory Continuing Education

Features an ‘Introduction to Screenwriting’ course that covers formatting, story structure, and pitching, with opportunities for feedback from instructors and peers. 

Film Connection

Offers a mentored externship approach, placing students with seasoned film professionals in real production companies to gain hands-on experience in screenwriting and filmmaking. 

Georgia Writers Association

It hosts workshops by industry professionals, such as ‘Screenwriting for Production. ‘ These workshops focus on crafting film-ready screenplays and offer insights into independent film finances.