So I'm just starting my acting career up again after taking a break to do musical theater. I have gotten some shorts/independents lately, but feel like I need to get back into classes and/or coaching.

Can anyone recommend an acting class/coach that is reasonably priced? And is it recommended to take a class or to have a private coach?

Thanks for the help!

Have a read on this forum and you will find a ton of info on that already. Do a search.

Hey! You're from where I'm from. Honestly, all of the good schools are in LA. The classes in Orange County are too laid back compared to LA, mostly retired people dabbling.

With regards to coaches and classes. Most of the "Top Coaches" teach a group class. I think it would be beneficial to take their group class so you get the opportunity to work with different partners and learn from watching others. After the class, if you like him or her, you can ask for their number so you can see them when you need coaching for an audition.

Some of the Best Schools in LA:
Cold Reading/Auditioning (Ranked from Top to Bottom)
-Margie Haber
-Brian Reise
-Amy Lyndon

Commercials
-Hey, I Saw Your Commercial!
-Chris Game
-Stuart K. Robinson
-Stuart Stone
-Killian McHugh
-Francine Selkirk-Akerman
-Carolyne Barry

Improv (All four are great)
-Groundlings
-Second City
-Upright Citizens Brigade
-Improv Olympic

Scene Study/Acting (It varies. Some schools are not for everyone. Chubbuck, Eric Morris, and Howard Fine are not for people who aren't fans of Strasberg or Uta Hagen (ie. affective memory and substitution.) Playhouse West, Joanne Baron/DW Brown, and Acting Corps are more Meisner oriented. Try to audit these places and make sure if they're for you or not.

-Doug Warhit
-Kimberly Jentzen
-Beverly Hills Playhouse
-Howard Fine
-Stella Adler
-Ivanna Chubbuck
-Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown
-Tom Todoroff
-Playhouse West
-Aaron Speiser
-Acting Corps
-Eric Morris

Comedy:
-Scott Sedita
-Lesly Kahn

Thank you so much truthteller. I really appreciate it!

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Originally posted by OCactor:
Thank you so much truthteller. I really appreciate it!

See, he humors people. I am past that!!!!