Orlando’s theater community is vibrant, with classes ranging from improv and comedy to on-camera technique, youth theater programs, and even voice-over training.
Whether you’re a budding young performer or a working actor, Orlando offers a wealth of studios, conservatories, and school programs.
Below is an extensive list of top acting schools, studios, and programs in the Orlando area, grouped by category. Each listing includes location, class focus, age ranges, notable instructors, tuition info, and official website.
Improv & Comedy Training
SAK Comedy Lab (SAK University) – Orlando
Location: 55 W Church St, Suite 211, Orlando, FL 32801.
Classes Offered: Core improv classes (Levels 1–4), stand-up comedy workshops, specialty courses and bootcamps. SAK University’s curriculum builds improv fundamentals through advanced levels. Classes emphasize ensemble play, storytelling and comic scene work.
Age Groups: Adults and older teens (classes are open to actors of all experience levels).
Notable Instructors: Staff includes SAK ensemble members and professional improv teachers.
Tuition: Semester fees apply (e.g. 8-week term; see website).
Website: sakcomedylab.com.
Improv U – Orlando
Location: Various venues in Orlando (classes held in Orlando, Kissimmee, Winter Park).
Classes Offered: Improv fundamentals and comedy courses for all levels, team-building workshops, and corporate improv training. Improv U offers group classes designed for fun and practical improv skills, led by professional improvisers.
Age Groups: Teens and adults (“everyone, from beginners to experienced improvisers”).
Notable Instructors: Founded by improviser Anthony Francis (also teaches adult workshops at CFCArts).
Tuition: Varies by program (e.g. 8-week session).
Website: theimprovu.com.
Power 2 Improv – Orlando
Location: Orlando (various locations around Orlando area).
Classes Offered: 8-week improv courses culminating in a student showcase. Focus is on a hands-on improv training approach, teaching scene creation, character work, and performance in a fun environment.
Age Groups: All ages (classes open to any skill level).
Notable Instructors: Professional improvisers (founder Anthony Francis).
Tuition: Not listed (contact for pricing).
Website: power2improv.com.
Central Florida Community Arts (CFCArts) – Orlando
Location: 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL 32804 (CFCArts Academy).
Classes Offered: Theater and improv workshops – e.g., the CFCArts Academy offers seasonal improv workshops and youth theatre programs. CFCArts’ Adult Improv Workshop teaches scene-starting, character creation, and scene performance in a one-evening session. It also runs a Youth Theatre Program (Jr. Companies, Troupe groups) for grades PreK–12 with acting, vocal and dance training.
Age Groups: Children (grades PreK–12) and adults (improv workshops).
Notable Instructors: Improv workshops led by Anthony Francis (Improv U founder).
Tuition: Workshops (e.g. one-night improv is $25); Youth Theatre classes tuition varies by level.
Website: cfcarts.com (Academy & Youth Theatre pages).
Acting Studios – Scene Study & Technique
Truthful Acting Studios – Orlando
Location: 5542 Hansel Ave, Orlando, FL 32809.
Classes Offered: Deep-level acting classes focusing on both film and stage. Courses include scene study, Meisner-based technique, audition training, on-camera workshops, and specialized courses for film/TV and theater. The program emphasizes emotional truth and foundational acting skills for all mediums.
Age Groups: Teens and adults. (Classes are for “beginners and advanced actors alike”.)
Notable Instructors: Co-owners Marco DiGeorge (Program Director) and Robb Maus (Creative Director), who are veteran actors and coaches.
Tuition: Semester tuition ~$1,145 (28 classes; ~$40 per class).
Website: truthfulacting.com.
The Actor’s Group Orlando – Ocoee
Location: 2910 Maguire Rd #2011a, Ocoee, FL 34761 (just outside Orlando).
Classes Offered: Comprehensive scene study and character development courses (“The Art In You” program for adults). Curriculum includes monologue work, script analysis, improvisation, emotional character-building and audition technique. Workshops in commercial acting, self-taping, and meet-and-greet events are also offered.
Age Groups: Adults (18+).
Notable Instructors: Lead coach Bob Caso (actor, writer-producer with 30+ years’ experience) oversees training.
Tuition: $249 per month (full program).
Website: actorsgrouporlando.com.
StarCatcher Acting Studio – Orlando
Location: 8810 Commodity Cir #25, Orlando, FL 32819.
Classes Offered: Acting classes and private coaching emphasizing imagination, process, and empathy. Offers scene study, audition prep, and personal coaching for film, TV, and stage. Focus is on developing the actor’s individual “process” and safe, creative space for exploration.
Age Groups: Kids, teens, and adults (explicitly “acting classes for kids, teens, and adults”).
Notable Instructors: Owner/co-founder Kia Riddick-Taylor (casting director and acting coach) leads coaching.
Tuition: Not listed (contact studio).
Website: starcatcheractingstudio.com.
Art’s Sake Studio – Orlando
Location: 4603 Parkbreeze Ct, Orlando, FL 32808.
Classes Offered: Film-acting classes focusing on “organic” on-camera performance. Courses include Core Film Acting, Scene Study for film, Audition Workout, and Advanced Intensives for serious actors. Classes emphasize naturalistic techniques and industry readiness.
Age Groups: Adults.
Notable Instructors: Founder Yvonne Suhor (veteran acting coach).
Tuition: Not provided (contact studio).
Website: art-sake.com.
The Sarah-Lee Dobbs Studio – Orlando
Location: Orlando area (private coaching studio; online/email contact).
Classes Offered: Private and small-group acting coaching (theater, TV, film, audition prep, dialect/voice work, scene study, summer intensives, etc.). Tailored, one-on-one coaching emphasizes each student’s goals and strengths. Guest artists and specialty workshops (dialect, screen tests) are also offered.
Age Groups: Students 8 and up (including teens and adults).
Notable Instructors: Sarah-Lee Dobbs (LAMDA-trained actress with 35+ years’ experience, award-winning coach).
Tuition: Not listed (customized coaching rates).
Website: thesarahleedobbsstudio.com.
The Studio, Inc. – Orlando
Location: 37 N Orange Ave #500, Orlando, FL 32801.
Classes Offered: On-camera acting classes (the “Commercial Markets” curriculum) for kids and teens. The program covers improv, emotional technique, script-to-screen scene study, and commercial audition skills using real industry materials. Includes practice with self-taping, online auditions, and interaction with agents/casting directors.
Age Groups: Kids & Teens (class labeled “Kids/Teen Acting Class”).
Notable Instructors: Owner Gina DeSimone leads coaching (Coach Dan Wachs also directs voice-over workshops).
Tuition: $600 per semester (or $220/month for 3 months).
Website: thestudioorlando.com.
Acting Studios – On-Camera & Audition
ClassAct Studios – Orlando
Location: 11561 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32825.
Classes Offered: Reel-building and on-camera audition classes (“Reel Foundations,” “Reel Intensive,” “Reel Advanced”) for adults and teens, covering scene work, audition technique and demo reel creation. Also offers workshops in voice-over, commercials, and script analysis, plus professional actor taping/coaching.
Age Groups: Teens and Adults.
Notable Instructors: Lauren O’Quinn and Landon (founders/instructors) mentioned as “excellent acting teachers”; Dan Wachs leads voice-over workshops.
Tuition: Varies by class (workshop example: 1-day voice-over seminar $175).
Website: classactstudiosorlando.com.
CAST Studio – Orlando/Ocoee
Location: Ocoee (near Orlando). (No street given; appointments by text: 407-491-6037.)
Classes Offered: On-camera film and commercial acting classes (“ACT” film acting series and “CAST” commercial training) for adults and teens. Level 1 through Advanced film acting courses, plus a Commercial training course, focus on audition technique and on-camera performance skills. Flexible online and in-person scheduling.
Age Groups: Teens and Adults.
Notable Instructors: Shauna Bartel (owner/coach, professional actress).
Tuition: Not listed (contact studio).
Website: caststudioorlando.com.
Florida Film Academy (Talent Ed) – Orlando
Location: Orlando, FL (central).
Classes Offered: A unique performing-arts program where students create original films. The Talent Ed curriculum provides acting, singing, dancing classes and traditional acting workshops, but with a twist: students write and produce an original screenplay for the big screen. Year-round after-school programs and camps guide children through film production from script to final edit.
Age Groups: Children and teens (K-12).
Notable Instructors: Professional “filmmakers and acting coaches” (no specific names given).
Tuition: Varies by program (contact for details).
Website: flfilmacademy.com.
Voice Acting Programs
John Burr Voice Coaching – Orlando
Location: Orlando, FL (mobile/remote coaching; no public studio).
Classes Offered: Personalized voice-over coaching and training for aspiring voice actors. Lessons cover industry techniques (pacing, timing, character voices, etc.), demo production, marketing and career strategy. Coaching sessions are one-on-one (in-person or online).
Age Groups: Adults (aimed at adult voice-over career-seekers).
Notable Instructors: John Burr (voice-over talent and coach, founder of John Burr Voice Dynamics).
Tuition: Not listed; free consultation available.
Website: johnburrvoice.com.
College & University Acting Programs
University of Central Florida (UCF) – BFA in Acting
Location: UCF Main Campus, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816.
Program Offered: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting (College of Arts & Humanities). Rigorous training based on Stanislavski and other techniques, covering imagination, voice, movement, characterization, scene study, script analysis and production experience. Includes internship opportunities in industry.
Age Groups: College students (18+).
Notable Instructors: Faculty of UCF’s School of Performing Arts.
Tuition: $212.28/credit in-state; $748.89/credit out-of-state.
Website: ucf.edu (Theatre BFA).
Rollins College – B.A. in Theatre Arts
Location: 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (Rollins College, Orlando area).
Program Offered: Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts (Performance Track). Comprehensive liberal-arts theatre program noted for individualized training. Curriculum includes acting, directing, design, dance, voice and theatre history. Students perform in professional on-campus venues (Annie Russell Theatre, Tiedtke Center).
Age Groups: College students (18+).
Notable Instructors: Rollins Theatre faculty and guest artists.
Tuition: Private college tuition (approx. $71,000/year tuition & fees).
Website: rollins.edu/theatre-arts.
Valencia College – Theatre/Dramatic Arts (East Campus)
Location: East Campus – 701 N Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, FL 32825.
Program Offered: Associate in Arts in Theatre (general), with coursework in acting, technical theater, and performance. Valencia’s theatre program mounts four major productions per year and offers stage experience in the Performing Arts Center and black-box theater. Students learn acting techniques, auditioning, and stagecraft as part of a liberal arts curriculum.
Age Groups: College students (18+).
Notable Instructors: Faculty of Valencia’s School of Arts, Entertainment, and Design.
Tuition: Florida College in-state rate (approx. $105/credit for Florida residents).
Website: valenciacollege.edu/theater.
Seminole State College – Theater (Sanford)
Location: 100 Weldon Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 (Seminole State).
Program Offered: Associate in Arts – Theater option. Curriculum covers acting, production and stagecraft, blending a liberal arts foundation with practical experience. Students perform and work backstage in college productions. Prepares students to transfer into B.A./B.F.A. programs at four-year schools.
Age Groups: College students (18+).
Notable Instructors: Faculty of Seminole State’s Center for Fine and Performing Arts.
Tuition: Florida College in-state rate (~$117/credit).
Website: seminolestate.edu/theatre.
Other Programs (Youth / Multidisciplinary)
Orlando Family Stage (Orlando Rep) – Orlando
Location: 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803 (Loch Haven Park).
Programs Offered: Youth Academy – classes, camps and workshops in creative drama, acting, musical theater, design/tech and more for Pre-K through 12th grade. The curriculum emphasizes creative play, confidence and basic theater skills. Also offers family-friendly productions and arts-based learning outreach.
Age Groups: Children and teens (pre-K to grade 12).
Notable Instructors: Education staff at Orlando Family Stage (formerly Orlando Repertory Theatre).
Tuition: Varies by class (e.g. summer camps and semester-long classes, see website).
Website: orlandofamilystage.com/education.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater – Orlando
Location: 812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803 (downtown Orlando).
Programs Offered: Saturday performing arts classes (spring, fall sessions) for youth, focusing on stage combat, voice, movement and Shakespearean/herbal theatre technique. Classes culminate in family “shareformances.” Also offers summer camps and workshops for grades 3–12.
Age Groups: Kids and teens (e.g. Grade 6–12 for Stage Combat; Grade 2–8 for basic acting).
Notable Instructors: Orlando Shakes teaching artists and fight masters (e.g. Keith Traver).
Tuition: Example – 6-week class $300. (Scholarships and sibling discounts available.)
Website: orlandoshakes.org/education.
Central Florida Community Arts – Youth Theatre
Location: 250 SW Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, FL 32804 (CFCArts Academy).
Programs Offered: Youth Theatre (4th-12th grade) and Jr. Companies (PreK-2) training programs. Covers acting, singing, dance and musical theater. Students perform in mainstage shows and outreach concerts. Classes are ensemble-based and “no audition” groups, focusing on skill-building and confidence.
Age Groups: Kids and teens (Grades PreK–12).
Notable Instructors: CFCArts education directors and ensemble of teaching artists.
Tuition: Semester or annual program fees (contact CFCArts Academy).
Website: cfcarts.com/perform/youth-theatre.
AdventHealth School of the Arts (Dr. Phillips Center) – Orlando
Location: Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801.
Programs Offered: Community arts education under the AdventHealth partnership. Offers semester-length classes and masterclasses in drama/theater (plus dance and music) for all ages. Acting classes emphasize creativity and fundamentals; summer intensives and camps are also available. The mission is arts education for ages 3–103 in a professional venue.
Age Groups: All ages (children through seniors).
Notable Instructors: Dr. Phillips Center Education faculty and guest teaching artists.
Tuition: Course/camp fees (varies by class length; scholarships may be available).
Website: adventhealth.com/drphillipscenter.
The Maile School of Modeling & Acting – Orlando
Location: 845 N Garland Ave #100, Orlando, FL 32801.
Classes Offered: Modeling and acting classes for youth and adults. Programs include Kids’ Acting (ages 4–6 & 7–12), Modeling (teens, adults), Audition Coaching, Headshots, and private coaching. Emphasis is on industry readiness – audition technique, commercial modeling, and portfolio building. Affiliated with John Peros Casting for student auditions.
Age Groups: Children (4+), Teens, and Adults.
Notable Instructors: Lisa Maile (founder) and industry professionals from John Peros Casting.
Tuition: Example – 8-week kids’ acting class (10am Sat) listed as part of schedule. Private coaching rates vary.
Website: lisamaile.com.
Florida Film Academy – Orlando
Location: Orlando, FL (at local schools; address varies per program).
Classes Offered: Florida Film Academy is a performing-arts program where every student participates in film production. It offers acting, singing, and dancing classes combined with filmmaking. Students write, act in, and produce original films as part of classes and camps (Talent Ed Program). Emphasizes “whole production” learning from script to screen.
Age Groups: Children and Teens (after-school programs and camps).
Notable Instructors: Professional filmmakers, acting coaches, and choreographers.
Tuition: Varies (afterschool and summer program fees).
Website: flfilmacademy.com.
Summary:
Orlando’s acting education scene is rich and varied – from intensive improv workshops to college degree programs – with options for every age and interest. Whether you’re looking for serious scene study or a fun improv class, Orlando has a studio or program for you.
We encourage all aspiring actors to explore these opportunities and find the training that best fits their goals. Explore Orlando’s vibrant acting community and discover your next stage!