Acting Classes For Adults

Improv For Fun!

• Ages: 18+
• Dates: 5 weeks starts for ALL levels
• Meets: Fridays from 6:00pm-9:00pm
• Taught by: Karen Brelsford
• Class Dates: The 5 week class will meet on the following Fridays
  
  October 2, 2026
  October 9, 2026
  October 16, 2026
  October 23, 2026
  October 30, 2026
  
• Location: San Jose Studio
• Cost: $367
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  Students will learn about and experiment with improvisation and the Meisner Technique of acting. This fun and creative class will build up students' confidence as performers, expand their imaginations, and help them develop a strong foundation for their acting technique. This class is for both beginning students and those who want to further hone their acting skills.

One on One Coaching

Our coaches are the perfect expanders for you. They are trained, experienced and ready to help you.

Whether it's for an audition, career coaching, or jumping deeper into the craft, we offer different packages.

Actor Reel Shoots

• Ages: 8+
• Dates: September 19-20, 2026
• Location: San Jose Studio
• Cost: 1 scene - $455 / 2 scenes - $895 / 3 scenes - $1,295

It's a great time to either shoot your entire reel, or add onto and update your existing reel.
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ACTOR REEL SHOOT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Scripts written specifically for you, based on the types of roles and projects that you want to be seen in.
- The opportunity to act in scenes directed by Christy English, owner & founder of the Bay Area Acting Studio.
- An edited copy of your scene.
- You will get call times and will NOT need to be there for the entirety of the shoot.
- We hire a professional director of photography with state of the art equipment.
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WHY ACTORS NEED A GOOD ACTING REEL:

‍Agents and managers ask for reels when considering actors for representation. It’s crucial to show top quality samples of your acting! Actors should always have updated and top quality headshots and reels. CHRISTY ENGLISH (owner and founder of Bay Area Acting Studio) is directing!