Kids Acting Classes in San Francisco, CA

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

Our Tween Improv and Sketch Comedy class explores improvisation and comedy in a supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage...

This is 3-2-1-‘s premier Children’s Program. It opens up the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each and every student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation. Our priority is to ensure that...

Our 1-Week Explorations in Acting Camp introduces students to the Barrow Group approach and tools through ensemble building games, improv, script analysis, monologues, scene work, as well as rehearsal and performance tools. These camps are designed to be taken multiple times, as students will work on different scenes and be introduced to new acting...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes, students are asked to observe fellow classmates and give objective feedback based on what changed/what was different is crucial to the learning process and understanding of...

Students will be introduced to Shakespeare in an easy and fun format. No prior knowledge is necessary for this course. Weekly writing reflections will range from creative to formal writing. Students will perform a scene in its formal form in the final week. Required materials: paper pencil

Our Tween Improv and Sketch Comedy class explores improvisation and comedy in a supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage...

This 6-week on-camera course prepares the student for the particular demands and challenges of acting on camera. Students will be introduced to more, and build upon, the Barrow Group tools.  Additional focus will be paid to continuity and coverage (i.e. medium shots and close-ups), and how to work on a set. Prerequisite: Student must have completed...

Our 3-Week Summer Acting Intensive explores: Acting: ensemble building improv script analysis monologues scene study introduction to The Barrow Group acting tools This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes,...

Our 3-Week On-Camera Immersion Intensive explores: Filmmaking film/tv terminology, crew positions, camera shots Students will write, direct, film, and act in their own original shorts writing – will write and develop  original content directing – will learn directing fundamentals acting – ensemble building, improvisation, and...

Our camp is a great introduction to the art of theater and storytelling. Students not only explore acting, but also writing scripts, creating props, and designing costumes. Students begin with ensemble building games and theater games, then move on to improvisation, story structure activities, movement, and scene study. The camp culminates...

Our Ages 8-11: Commercials & Improvisation Class opens up the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each and every student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation.  Our priority...

This class provides a dynamic platform for actors of all experience levels to perfect their acting skills. This class is taught by our elite Hollywood acting coaches. Get ready to master the techniques needed to deliver impactful memorable performances that will impress. Elevate your acting to the highest level through the delight of commercials,...