Yes — adults can absolutely become actors in Hollywood. We offer professional adult acting classes conveniently located in Los Angeles, serving students from Culver City, Santa Monica, West LA, Beverly Hills, and Hollywood.
Hollywood constantly needs:
- Parents
- Professionals
- Authority figures
- Real-life types
- Character actors
Adult beginners often have advantages:
- Emotional maturity
- Life experience
- Discipline
- Professional work ethic
Steps to begin:
- Enroll in professional adult acting classes
- Train weekly
- Build audition skills
- Create professional headshots
- Submit to casting platforms
Many actors start in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.
It’s not about age.
It’s about training and persistence.
Real Student Results
“I came to the Michelle Danner Acting School because I wanted professional training for film and television. My acting coach helped me develop confidence in front of the camera and within six months I booked my first commercial and started getting regular auditions.” Vanessa Alegra
What Will You Learn?
Our online acting classes are designed to help actors build a strong foundation while developing practical skills they can immediately apply to auditions and performances.
You will learn:
- How to feel natural and confident on camera
- How to break down a script
- How to create believable performances
- How to prepare for auditions and self-tapes
- How to perform scenes for film and television
- How to express authentic emotion
- How professional actors prepare for roles
You will also study techniques inspired by:
Meisner-Strasberg| Stella Adler| Stanislavski| Uta Hagen
Our philosophy is that every actor should develop their own unique toolbox rather than rely on a single technique.
What Will You Be Able To Do After The Course?
- By the end of your training, you will:
- Feel more confident performing on camera
- Understand how to approach scenes professionally
- Have stronger audition skills
- Know how film and television acting differs from stage acting
- Be prepared for more advanced acting training
- Have practical tools you can use immediately
You can also take an Acting Class Online if you prefer.
Many students are surprised by how effective online acting classes can be.
Our online classes allow you to receive professional coaching without relocating to Los Angeles.
You receive:
- Live instruction
- Personalized feedback
- Scene work
- Direct coaching
- Small class sizes
- Supportive community
You’ll work directly with experienced acting coaches while receiving individualized guidance every week.
How Do The Classes Work?
Join our online acting community from anywhere in the world.
Each week your acting coach provides scenes from film and television projects across different genres including comedy, drama, action, and romantic comedy.
During each class, you will:
- Work scenes live
- Receive personalized coaching
- Learn new techniques
- Practice on-camera performance
- Receive actionable feedback
Class Length-2 Hours Per Session
Schedule Once Per Week
Choose Your Program
Saturday Classes: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
4-Week Program-$250 (Regularly $300)
8-Week Intensive-$400 (Regularly $500)
Sunday Classes: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
4-Week Program-$250 (Regularly $300)
8-Week Intensive-$400 (Regularly $500)
Why Students Choose Michelle Danner Acting Studio
Michelle Danner has coached actors including:
Penélope Cruz • Salma Hayek • Henry Cavill • Gerard Butler • Seth MacFarlane • Chris Rock • Zooey Deschanel • Michael Peña and many others.
Students train using the same principles and techniques taught to actors working in film, television, and theater today.
Whether your goal is to book auditions, build confidence, explore acting for the first time, or pursue a professional career, our online acting classes are designed to help you move forward.
