Weekend Acting Classes

Why Saturdays Still Matter for Busy Teens

Weekend acting classes for teens LA save grades and gigs at the same time. Monday through Friday fills with ap chemistry and soccer, but Saturday offers a 3 hour block to dive deep without homework panic.

Casting directors hold avails on Saturdays, so teens who train that morning walk into real auditions that afternoon warmed up not wired. Studios schedule agent showcases on Sunday evenings because industry folks finally answer emails after brunch. Bottom line, if you want professional speed you need weekend floor time.

6 Programs Running Sat or Sun Only (Times subject to change)

  • The Playground Teen Intensive, sat 10 am-1 pm, on camera, $275+ month
  • Actorsite, Saturday 2-5 pm, cold read drills, $250+ month
  • Margie Haber Weekend Lab, sun 10 am-1 pm, audition technique, $325+ month
  • Scott Sedita Sitcom, Saturday 11 am-2 pm, comedy only, $295+ month
  • TVI Sunday Conservatory, sun 1-4 pm, self tape review, $270+ month
  • Young Actors Studio, Saturday 9 am-12 pm, meisner for teens, $240+ month

How to Pick the Right Time Slot

Saturday morning teens are groggy but fearless, great for emotional scenes. Saturday afternoon they are caffeinated and competitive, perfect for improv. Sunday morning feels calm, ideal for subtle film work. Sunday afternoon drags if they partied Saturday night, stick to comedy. Ask your teen to sample each vibe, their energy not yours decides. And check traffic patterns, a 10 am in miracle mile means leaving Santa Clarita at 8, that’s a deal breaker for many.

Balancing Family Life Around Class

One parent drives while the other handles grocery runs, split duties so nobody resents the art. Pack protein bars, most studios sit near malls and teens wander into $17 smoothies. Use the waiting hour to knock out college app research or sibling soccer rides, Bluetooth headsets make car time productive. And set a firm cutoff, if grades drop below B average pause class, teen brains can’t juggle guilt and growth at once.

Ready to Claim a Saturday Seat?

We hold four Saturday sections every month and cap at 10 so no one waits longer than 8 minutes for feedback. First trial is $39 and rolls into tuition if its a match. Book your teen into weekend acting classes for teens LA at The Playground and watch them leave energized not exhausted