Teen Acting Classes

Audition & Improv Week!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 22 - July 26, 2024
Meets M-F from from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

1st month special - sign up NOW to pay just $199 for your 1st month of class! (Discount applied at checkout. Tuition returns to $280 starting 8/1/2024)

Disney Week!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2024
Meets M-F from: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

Acting For Teens Thursdays!

Ages: 13-17
Starts: Starts September 4, 2025
Meets: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: San Jose Studio
Tuition: $275 per month
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This class will develop students' abilities to be in the moment, truthful, and honest in their work, through activities and exercises in class.The Meisner Technique, named after its creator Sanford Meisner, was developed as a way to teach actors to “live truthfully under imaginary circumstances” using a series of foundational exercises that build one upon the other. Through his experience of creating and teaching this series of interrelated exercises, Meisner developed a technique that provides a proven and reliable framework to help actors “get out of their heads” and focus their attention on the core elements needed to act honestly and genuinely.

With the Meisner Technique, the actor develops an intuitive and keen awareness of “who they are” emotionally and physically which allows them to utilize these aspects effectively and instinctively. They learn to connect quickly and deeply to scene partners as well as to their imaginary circumstance. In this way, the work takes on the natural qualities of real life as it is expressed through art. The actor learns to replace “acting” and imitation with genuinely deep and truthful connection.

Youth Winter Acting Academy

Ages: 8-17
Dates: December 28, 2026 - January 1, 2027
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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The Youth Winter Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them.

Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Acting For Teens Mondays

Ages: 13-17
Starts: Ongoing
Meets: Meets every week from 4:30pm–6:30pm
Location: San Jose Studio
Tuition: $275 per month
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Build confidence, emotional connection, and on-camera acting skills.

Actor Reel Shoot

Ages: 8+
Dates: TBD
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!

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.

Learn More Here

Disney Week!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2024
Meets M-F from: 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Disney Week

Ages: 8-17
Dates: June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

Actors will learn about comedic acting and work on scenes from popular Disney shows and films such as “Bunk'd", “Raven’s Home”, "Sydney to the Max", "Descendants" and other similar programs!

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed! Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Acting for Film & TV!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

Students will experiment with the Meisner Technique of acting and improvisation, and then learn how to apply their training towards on-camera acting for film and TV! This will be a CREATIVE and FUN learning lab for both beginning and advanced actors who want to build confidence playing in their art.

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scenes filmed. Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Teen Acting Intensive!

Ages: 13-17
Dates: July 14, 2024 - July 18, 2024
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

This week-long class is for TEENS ONLY (13+).

Actors will experiment with improvisation and the Meisner Technique of acting to learn how to be more grounded, truthful, and confident performers. The actors will also hone their audition technique and on-camera acting skills, which will help them bring their best selves into any audition room!

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed! Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Audition & Improv Week!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549

Actors will learn audition technique for film, television, and commercials! They will also learn and practice improvisation skills which will help them be more flexible in their acting work and adapt to any "redirects" (notes) they receive in auditions and on set. Improv is a fun and super valuable skill for actors to have, and our students always have a blast practicing it ⭐️

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed!

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Acting For Film & TV!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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Students will experiment with the Meisner Technique of acting and improvisation, and then learn how to apply their training towards on-camera acting for film and TV! This will be a CREATIVE and FUN learning lab for both beginning and advanced actors who want to build confidence playing in their art.

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed! Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Disney Week!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: June 15, 2026 - June 19, 2026
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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Actors will learn about comedic acting and work on scenes from popular Disney shows and films such as “Bunk'd", “Raven’s Home”, "Sydney to the Max", "Descendants" and other similar programs!

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed! Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Acting for Film & TV!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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Students will experiment with the Meisner Technique of acting and improvisation, and then learn how to apply their training towards on-camera acting for film and TV! This will be a CREATIVE and FUN learning lab for both beginning and advanced actors who want to build confidence playing in their art.

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scenes filmed. Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Teen Acting Intensive!

Ages: 13-17
Dates: July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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This week-long class is for TEENS ONLY (13+).

Actors will experiment with improvisation and the Meisner Technique of acting to learn how to be more grounded, truthful, and confident performers. The actors will also hone their audition technique and on-camera acting skills, which will help them bring their best selves into any audition room!

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed! Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Audition & Improv Week!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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Actors will learn audition technique for film, television, and commercials! They will also learn and practice improvisation skills which will help them be more flexible in their acting work and adapt to any "redirects" (notes) they receive in auditions and on set. Improv is a fun and super valuable skill for actors to have, and our students always have a blast practicing it ⭐️

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed!The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience.

If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Acting For Film & TV!

Ages: 8-17
Dates: July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Meets M-F from: (10:00am-4:00pm)
Location: San Jose Studio
Cost: $549
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Students will experiment with the Meisner Technique of acting and improvisation, and then learn how to apply their training towards on-camera acting for film and TV! This will be a CREATIVE and FUN learning lab for both beginning and advanced actors who want to build confidence playing in their art.

Friday will be a FILM SHOOT where the students will get to have their final scene filmed! Final videos will be sent out to the families within 2 weeks of the final day of class.

The Youth Summer Acting Academy is a program created by Bay Area Acting Studio's founder, Christy English. This program is designed for the novice, beginner, intermediate or advanced actor or non actor who just wants to have a great experience. If you want your child or teen to be involved in a creative, educational and engaging program then this is the place for them. Our young attendees will be trained and prepared to act in television or film whether they want to just have a fun experience or if they are preparing to work in the entertainment industry.

Actors will explore the Meisner Technique of acting, improvisation, cold readings, working with scripts (made for film, television, and commercials), and acting in front of the camera! Additionally, participants will receive a video file of their final performance!

Teen Acting Intensive!

Audition & Improv Week!

Disney Week!

Acting For Teens Thursdays!

Youth Winter Acting Academy

Acting For Teens Mondays

Actor Reel Shoot

One on One Coaching

Disney Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Disney Week

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Acting for Film & TV!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Teen Acting Intensive!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Audition & Improv Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Acting For Film & TV!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Disney Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Acting for Film & TV!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Teen Acting Intensive!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
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Audition & Improv Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
‍
Acting For Film & TV!

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One on One Coaching

Disney Week!

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Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025 ‍Teen Acting Intensive!

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Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 ‍Audition & Improv Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 ‍Acting For Film & TV!

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Our Classes

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
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Disney Week

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
‍
Acting for Film & TV!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
‍
Teen Acting Intensive!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
‍
Audition & Improv Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2025
‍
Acting For Film & TV!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
‍
Disney Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
‍
Acting for Film & TV!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
‍
Teen Acting Intensive!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
‍
Audition & Improv Week!

Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026
‍
Acting For Film & TV!