Things You'll Need:
- Transportation
- Computer with Internet access
- Referrals from others
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Step 1
Decide what you hope to achieve from an acting class. For instance, some classes focus exclusively on auditioning techniques, while others concentrate on the fundamentals of acting. Others still are scene study classes where students spend their time preparing and performing scenes. Each format and style of class has its pluses and minuses, so only you can decide what would be most beneficial for you.
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Step 2
Once you have decided what type of class best suits your needs, ask knowledgeable and trustworthy friends or acquaintances for opinions.
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Step 3
Research on your own using various online sources to learn more about each prospective class.
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Step 4
Compile a list of approximately five acting classes, instructors, or studios you feel best fit your needs.
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Step 5
Call the office of every potential class and arrange a time to audit a session or class. Nearly every respectable acting class, teacher or studio allows auditors to observe how they conduct their classes.
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Step 6
Talk to the instructor after the auditing session to see if this is a person whom you feel excited about working with.
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Step 7
Based upon structure of class, financial considerations, level of comfort and impression of instructor, select that class that offers the best overall fit for your customized needs.
