Looking for an acting program in Seattle that’s open to beginners, but also has classes for more experienced actors? 

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News! Our Stand-Up Comedy class is back!

Our comedy class was on a break, but will be back in May! Sign up now below:

Stand Up Comedy 101

Doing stand-up is on your bucket list! Whether you’re 21 or 101, it’s time to do it. Three fun practice classes, then a performance night! See dates, times and course description

Acting 101: Getting Started 

This introductory four-week class is a great place to start learning about acting, and developing your acting skills. Whether you’ve done a some acting in the past, or are brand new and have never acted before, we have new classes starting every month. We’ll do some games and group exercises, learn how to breathe and project our voices, perform some short scenes and skits. and do some improv.  In the first class... See dates, times and course description

Acting 2: “Bring a Script to Life!”

In this class, students will learn how to bring a script to life by exploring their character’s needs and motivations. We’ll perform scenes from short scripts, focusing on what our characgter want or need in the scene; why it matters; finding or creating a backstory; and other key elements of acting. Exercises will include… See dates, times and course description

Acting 103: Creating Characters

One of the things that’s really fun about acting is that it’s a chance to step out of ourselves and usual ways of “being” in the world, and experience what it’s like to be someone different (for a time, in the context of a stage play or movie). This class is all about creating different character types and archetypes. You’ll learn how to use your voice, posture, and attitude to create different and believable characters. By the fourth… See dates, times and course description

Acting 104: Emotional Range

In this class, students will learn how to express emotions more naturally and easily on stage or in front of a camera. Techniques such as emotional preparation and relaxation exercises will be used to help students become more comfortable with their emotions, and… See dates, times and course description

Let’s Make a Movie

In this class, we’ll make an actual short movie, with the students in the starring roles. The finished movie will be posted to Youtube soyou can share it with your friends. We recommend taking Acting 101-104 first, then taking this course. It’s a fun class for actors who would like to get experience acting in a short film and get some footage for their actor reel. We’ll have two brainstorming sessions, then… See dates, times and course description

Seattle Voice Over Classes

Voice Over 101

A hands-on introduction to the craft of voice over acting for games, animation and audio books. You’ll learn how to set up a home recording studio and create characters with your voice. Plus info about opportunities for voice acting and how to audition. See dates, times and course description

Voice Over 102

A follow up to our Voice Over 101 class! The main focus in this class will be a more advanced look at commercials, animation, audio books and games, with individual feedback and a special focus on creating a range of different character types and age ranges using your voice. See dates, times and full description

Screenwriting 101

Whether you’re a beginning screenwriter or looking to polish your skills, this class can help. In this fun, focused, four week introductory class,  you’ll be introduced to the essentials of screenwriting, practice writing short scenes and complete (very short) scripts, and get the chance to workshop and receive helpful feedback on your writing. See dates, times and course description

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Returning soon:

These classes are on a break, but will be back soon:

Acting in a 48 Hour Movie

(Will be back soon.) “Acting in a 48 Hour Movie” is a fun hands-on class where students will work together to create a short film from start to finish in just two days – then entering it in a competition and watching it in a Seattle theater!  We’ll have two quick intro meetings, then… See dates, times and course description

Filmmaking Fundamentals

In this class, students will learn the elements of independent filmmaking, from analyzing a short script and planning your shots, to lighting the actors and recording good audio. A good intro for… See dates, times and course description

Improv 101: Acting Without Scripts!

This fun, introductory Seattle improv class is all about learning the art of improvisational acting. Students will learn how to think on their feet, trust their impulses, develop characters, and create stories seemingly out of mid-air. Exercises include improv games, skits, listening and responding, and more. See dates, times and course description

Improv 102: The Next Step

More improv games, skits and exercises! See dates, times and course description

Learn and have fun!

  • Seattle Acting Institute is a great place to reconnect with your creativity and start learning some new skills.
  • Our Seattle acting classes are open to everyone 17 and older. They meet at Phinney Neighborhood Center (near Greenlake in the north end of Seattle) in the lower (brick) building.
  • We’re a division of Rekindle School, which handles our enrollments. Rekindle website

Our philosophy

Our philosophy is that creativity is essential to life. Acting is a natural human skill that anyone can learn.  As we go through life, many of us lose touch with our creativity for a while. Classes and workshops can help us reconnect to it.

Where?

  • Our acting and improv classes meet at Phinney Neighborhood Center (near Green Lake in north Seattle).
  • Our Stand-Up Comedy classes meet at several different Comedy Clubs in the greater Seattle area. (Our comedy classes are on a break but will be back soon)
  • Our Voice Acting classes meet online, but we’ll also be offering some in-person voice classes soon.


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