Top Tips for Picking an Acting Class
by Vittoria Marlone
There is no straight path to becoming the actor you were born to be. There are only signs, invitations, and moments where you must choose to trust yourself—over and over again. The right acting class isn’t about trend or clout. It’s about alignment. It’s about discovering what makes you light up and sharpening your gifts until they gleam with truth. Whether you’re brand new or seasoned and searching for your next breakthrough, here are the top six things to consider when picking the right acting class for your journey.
1. Know Your Goal
Before you step into a studio or log into Zoom, ask yourself: Why am I here? Do you want to book TV roles? Are you preparing for an MFA program? Are you rediscovering your passion after time away? Your goal is your compass. Without it, you may find yourself in classes that don’t serve you or stretch you. Be bold and honest. When your goal is clear, the class will either match your direction—or show you what’s not for you. Both are sacred.
2. Learn to Read Between the Lines
A good acting class teaches more than memorization. It should help you decode the heartbeat beneath the lines. Script analysis is the art of reading what’s unspoken: the stakes, the shifts, the soul of the scene. Choose a class that honors the writer's world while also challenging you to find your personal way in. If a class teaches you to love the text like a sacred scroll, you’re in the right room.
3. Train Your Body and Your Breath
Acting lives in the body. Look for classes that incorporate blocking, breath work, physicality, and technique. Does the class help you anchor your choices in action? Can you explore Meisner, Viewpoints, Laban, or practical on-camera methods? No matter the method, it should invite you to feel free inside your frame—not stuck in your head. You are not a puppet. You are a vessel. Find the space that lets you move like one.
4. Study for the Stage You’re On
The medium matters. Do you dream in single-camera drama or live for the fourth wall of the theater? Make sure your class reflects the style and medium you want to work in. A great theater class might not help you with sitcoms, and a camera class may not guide you through Shakespeare. Your artistry deserves training that prepares you for the world you're walking into. Respect your dream enough to study what it asks of you.
5. Study the Teacher Before You Study With Them
A coach is more than credentials—they are energy. Watch how they teach. Do they nurture, or do they shame? Do they challenge, or do they control? Your nervous system will tell you everything. Trust it. Find coaches who not only understand the industry, but also care about your humanity. A good coach sees your potential even before you do, and patiently helps you bring it to light.
6. Trust the Feeling
Finally, your experience of the class matters more than what anyone says. When you leave, do you feel inspired? Grounded? Curious? Or do you feel small, drained, confused? Acting is an art of truth—and your body will always tell you the truth first. If the class feels like home, stay. If it feels like a lesson, take what you need and move on. Every room teaches you something. Every room prepares you for the next.
A Word for the Journey
You are not behind. You are not late. Every step you take—every audition, every rehearsal, every class—is sacred. If you follow your curiosity, honor your intuition, and keep your heart open, the right teachers will find you when you are ready. Until then, keep going. The world needs your voice, your truth, your fire. You are important, loved, and blessed.
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With love,
Vittoria Marlone