Are you looking for an acting class in Toronto? Whether you’re taking your first steps into the industry or simply building on your craft, consider attending one of these top-rated Toronto acting classes and studios. With weekly classes, bootcamps, and certifications, this list of Toronto’s top acting classes covers a full range of methodologies, approaches, and budgets. If you need a little more help making your decision, check out our guide on how to choose an acting class.
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Featuring classes for professional film and TV performance, Armstrong Acting Studios has locations in both Toronto and Los Angeles. The company holds in-studio and virtual classes, workshops, consultations, and self-tape coaching. Armstrong Acting Studios focuses on creative and authentic performances that go beyond industry expectations—which has landed alumni in projects including “Gossip Girl,” “Manifest,” and “The Umbrella Academy.” Classes are available for all experience levels and ages, and are led by working actors.
How to apply: Applicants can express interest in different classes online. Please note that some classes have requirements, which may include previous experience or agent representation.
Tuition costs: Prices vary by class, but discounts and scholarships are available.
Notable graduates: Nina Dobrev (“The Vampire Diaries”) and Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” “Barbie”)
Alza Acting Studio offers in-person, private, and online acting classes for all levels. Studio director and school namesake Walter Alza has more than 20 years of experience, and students have the opportunity to be personally coached by Alza himself. The studio’s faculty lead a fun and diverse range of classes taught by actors, directors, musicians, and producers. Since classes are filmed and include playbacks, students get the opportunity to view their performance from all angles and learn not just from their teachers and fellow students, but also from themselves.
How to apply: While no auditions are required to enroll, there is a one-time $35 online registration fee, and slots fill up quickly. Parties can register online.
Tuition costs: Courses start at $299 CAD.
Notable graduates: Alex Ozerov (“Another Life”), R.J. Parrish (“Nikta,” “The Expanse”), and Jadiel Dowlin (“Star Falls”)
Classes at EVN Film Studios are renowned for their focus on the personal, mastering a truthful performance, and the principle that acting is “being and doing.” All experience levels are welcome for these small, on-camera classes that are filmed for playbacks, critiques, and retakes. Founder Earl Nanhu has more than 30 years of teaching experience, including 10 years at L.A.-based acting boot camps.
How to apply: Apply and enroll online.
Tuition costs: Three-hour seminars start at $45 CAD, and six-week class courses start at $450 CAD.
Notable graduates: Hallea Jones (“Locke & Key”) and Emmanuel Kabongo (“21 Thunder,” “Star Trek: Discovery”)
With more than 25 years of experience, namesake founder Cindy Tanas takes a holistic approach to film acting. Tanas’ methodology fuses art and life experience, helping students tap into their individual creative processes. Both in-person and online classes are offered, focusing on everything from screen studies to private sessions.
How to apply: Register online, with free consultations available.
Tuition costs: Courses start at $180 CAD.
Notable graduates: Thet Win (“The Devil’s Void,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts”) and Malube Uhindu-Gingala (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Chateau Laurier”)
Miriam Laurence Studio, which focuses on an integrated Method acting system, is led by its namesake founder. Miriam Laurence has over 35 years of experience and has trained in Lee Strasberg’s Master Class, earning multiple post-graduate certifications in directing. In-person and online classes include warm-ups, acting techniques, scene studies, monologues, and in-camera skills. Classes are kept small, with no more than 10 students. Private coaching is also available.
How to apply: Email miriam.laurence@gmail.com to express interest. Laurence meets with all prospective students prior to admittance.
Tuition costs: In-person courses start at $780 for a 12-week course, and online courses start at $340 for a six-week course.
Notable graduates: Joris Jarsky (“Saw V,” “Murdoch Mysteries”), Raven Dauda (“Orphan Black,” “Clifford the Big Red Dog”), and Kiley May (“It Chapter Two”)
Led by an award-winning faculty of professional actors, Milne Acting Studio offers in-person and online classes. Helmed by Brad Milne—who has taught more than 1,000 students over 15 years—Milne Acting Studio focuses on theater, film, and television acting across all experience levels. Here you will find improv, audition-focused, and self-tape courses, as well as bootcamps. Some classes even cover creating a demo reel, which you’ll receive for personal use at the end of the course. Classes are informed by key acting principles and techniques from master performance practitioners (Konstantin Stanislavsky, Lee Strasberg, Sanford Meisner, and more) as well as Milne’s own Perge technique.
How to apply: Call 647-782-4888 or register online. No auditions are required.
Tuition costs: Class packs start at $340 for four sessions.
Notable graduate: Paul Massey (“The Woodsmen”)
The Toronto Film School offers a full-time 18-month program for film and TV acting at the Dundas Square campus. Based on the Stanislavsky method and taught by professional actors, the course covers vocal, movement, and improv skills, as well as the business side of the industry. Upon graduation, students receive a diploma certification, a set of professional headshots, a demo reel, a short film they acted in, and voiceover files.
How to apply: An audition, headshot, and personal essay are required to apply. More information can be found here.
Tuition costs: Approximately $35,000.
Notable graduates: Stacey Taylor (“Top 10 Beyond the Screen”) and Doug Sroka (“Chivalry Ain’t Dead”)
