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Philadelphia Acting Schools

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Just browse our detailed listings of acting schools in Philadelphia to find the perfect Philadelphia acting classes for you. Here you'll find all the information you need to choose where to study acting in Philadelphia. Each listing includes detailed information such as acting methods taught, performance opportunities, career preparation, degree earned, tuition fees and financial aid opportunities. You can also find out how to apply for each school as well as what are your chances of being accepted into each program.

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Why Go to Acting School in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is one of the most vibrant theater communities in the country. The city is also often used as a filming location for Hollywood movies (The Sixth Sense and Invincible are among several major films shot here). There are 20 casting directors and agents in town, so you’ll be able to learn directly from industry professionals!


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Walnut Street Theatre School
825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Ph: (215) 574-3550
www.walnutstreettheatre.org


Known as the oldest theater in America, the Walnut produces more then 20 plays each season. Marlon Brando, Katherine Hepburn and Robert Redford are among the countless famous actors who have performed on the Walnut’s stage. This is one of the Philadelphia acting schools that offers acting classes for all levels, from beginning actors to professionals. Classes are usually 2 hours long in the evening or during the weekend and last 8-10 weeks. They include basic acting techniques, improv, voice and speech, movement, scene study, musical theater and acting for the camera. Advanced actors can also take a Shakespeare class and an advanced musical theater class. The school also offers special workshops and seminars.

Performance opportunities: Students and alumni are considered for small roles and understudy parts at the Walnut.

Career preparation: Classes are taught by working professionals and distinguished guest artists. The school offers an auditioning class, an industry showcase, and an Acting Apprenticeship Program specially targeted to help the transition to working in the business. Apprentices audition for mainstage understudy roles and appear in 6 children’s theatre plays and musicals.

Tuition Fee: $200-$250 for regular classes (special discounts are offered to returning students and subscribers and for early registration and referrals). Apprentices get free tuition and a stipend, among other benefits.

What you’ll need to apply: A $20 deposit. An audition is required for advanced classes only. Apprentices must submit an application and statement, plus a picture and resume. If selected, there will be an interview and an audition.


Philadelphia Acting Schools

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Temple University - Graduate Program  This is one of the acting schools in Philadelphia that offers a masters program. The conservatory training in voice, speech, and movement is completed ...

UArts - The University of the Arts  This is one of the acting schools in Philadelphia that allows students to choose between a straight acting career and a musical theater career. The core ...

Penn University  This is one of the acting schools in Philadelphia where students take classes in all aspects of the theater, from theatre history to acting, directing,...

Temple University - Undergraduate Program  The theatre program at Temple University has been rated one of the top 25 programs in the country. This is one of the acting schools in Philadelphia that ...

The Hedgerow Theatre School  This Pennsylvania acting school just half an hour from Philly is attached to a professional ensemble theatre, the Hedgerow Theatre. The school offers an ...

The Wilma Studio School  This Philadelphia acting school is part of the Wilma Theater, a 300-seat space renowned for its staging of new and provocative works. The school offers ...

Michael Chekhov Studio  This is the first acting studio in Philadelphia specializing in the Michael Chekhov Technique for actors. The studio is sponsored by Actors Movement Studio ...



Interested in checking out an acting school in Philadelphia? How about visiting the city in September during the Philly Fringe Festival? It’s a great opportunity to discover Philadelphia’s acting companies, new plays and different approaches to theater.


If you live in Philly, make sure to also check out other acting schools in Pennsylvania. For example, Carnegie Mellon University has an excellent drama program in Pittsburgh. Come back and visit us down the road for more information on acting schools in Pennsylvania.


Parents!
A lot of Philadelphia acting schools offer great acting classes and theater programs for children and teens. Check out our Kids Acting Classes Guide for listings of Philadelphia acting schools for children.


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