Acting Classes in Austin, TX

There are 5 acting schools, studios and coaches in Austin, TX listed here. Each one was checked against its own website in October 2026. Open a school for its address and details, then use its website for current schedules and prices.

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Acting schools and studios in Austin

Austin Acting Studio

321 W Ben White Blvd #106, Austin

Carol Hickey Acting Studio

979 Springdale Rd Ste 114, Austin

Merlin Works Improv

1023 Springdale Rd, Austin

Improv

Milne Acting Studio

7501 Whistlestop Dr, Austin

Private coaching

The Actor's School

5930 Middle Fiskville Rd #103.1, Austin

On-camera

College theater and acting programs in Austin

CollegeCityProgramsDegrees
The University of Texas at Austin Austin Acting, Theater Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Saint Edward's University Austin Acting, Theater Bachelor
Austin Community College District Austin Theater Associate
Concordia University Texas Austin Theater Bachelor

Questions about acting classes in Austin

How much do acting classes cost? Ongoing studio classes that meet weekly usually charge by the month, and a single workshop or intensive is usually priced on its own. Private coaching costs more per hour than a group class. Prices change often, so check each school's website, and ask whether you can audit a class before you pay.

Which kind of class should I take first? A technique or scene study class if you are starting out, an on-camera audition class if you are already sending self tapes, and improv if you want to loosen up or book more commercials.

Are there classes for kids and teens? Several studios run separate classes for young actors. Ask each school which ages it takes.

Can I take classes online? Many studios teach some classes over Zoom as well as in person. The school's website will say which.

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Listings include data from Overture Maps Foundation (CDLA Permissive 2.0), with contributions from Meta, Microsoft, Foursquare and others. College programs: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS 2024.