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Choosing an acting school or acting technique that is right for you can be challenging and overwhelming.
Which acting technique is the best? 
Depending on the material you are given, different techniques can be used to create the life of the character. All the techniques work, it’s knowing when to use them that makes you a great actor.
Each acting technique (Stella Adler, The Sanford Meisner, Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen, Chekhov, & the Stanislavsky Technique, all of which Michelle Danner has extensive experience with) has its strengths and weaknesses.
What is our teaching technique? – 
The Michelle Danner Acting School recognizes that every actor is unique. We help students to develop their own “Golden Box” of techniques and tools that they can use at any time. The Acting School’s acting techniques are based on the Meisner Technique, Lee Strasberg’s Method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s System, and the Chekhov technique.
We will teach you to develop your very own acting toolbox called the “Golden Box.” You will accumulate a comprehensive set of “acting tools” when approaching a role or a scene, whether it be for film, television, or theater.
Our performing art school provides a safe and pro-active environment that fosters creativity in our students. Our students are encouraged to take risks and work on challenging and daring material that will stretch them as actors and push them beyond their limits.
Our acting classes in Los Angeles are kept small so that each student has opportunity to work in every class. We ensure that each student receives the care and attention necessary to grow as an actor.
 
You will be taught by one of the most-well respected and in demand acting coaches in Hollywood. Michelle Danner has worked for years privately, and on set with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Our faculty of acting teachers have graduated from some of the most prestigious programs in the world, including Yale, NYU, and Julliard, and they are currently working as actors, and directors.
What opportunities are there for actors? 
The Michelle Danner Acting School not only provides world class training; our students have the opportunity to audition for parts in Michelle Danner’s latest movies, audition for the various theater productions, and participate in our yearly film festival. These projects give students the chance to build their resumes and IMDB credits, through practical training.
All In Films is an independent film production company. At the helm are Michelle Danner.
What experiences do our coaches have? 
Michelle Danner, who is the leading acting coach and director of the studio, is a renowned actor, director, and an acclaimed acting coach. She has worked with many A-List Actors privately as well as on set. Michelle Danner’s roster of actors she has worked with include James Franco, Penelope Cruz, Salma Hayek, Zooey Deschanel, Chris Rock, Gerard Butler, Seth MacFarlane, Kate Del Castillo, Michael Pena, Catherine Bell, Gabrielle Union, Michelle Rodriguez, and many others.
Our faculty teaches our students to look at the craft of acting from a place that is non-dogmatic. They don’t limit students into thinking that there is only one way to find their way into a character script analysis and making choices. The faculty at the acting studio are highly trained professionals; graduates from Juilliard, NYU, Yale and working artists.
 
Celebrities who worked with Michelle Danner
Based on Michelle Danner’s last 30 years of supporting both A-List and up and coming actors to fulfill their maximum potential, film director and international acting coach Michelle Danner has distilled the best ideas and practices of the major acting techniques, utilizing the strengths of each.  But every actor is unique, so you will learn to form a toolbox of your own, your very own “Golden Box”.  Through studying Michelle Danner’s acting technique you will accumulate a comprehensive set of “acting tools” to use when approaching a role or a scene, whether it be for film, television, or theater.
Michelle Danner is an international film director & acting coach. Her student list includes James Franco, Seth MacFarlane, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Zooey Deschanel, Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Chris Martin, Penelope Cruz, Michael Pena, Michelle Rodriguez,  Kate Del Castillo, and many others.

 
Learn Acting at one of the Best Acting Schools in Los Angeles
Is acting your life? Is it the reason you live and breathe?
Before you search for what exactly are the Best Acting Classes in Los Angeles,
Before you take the first step into the most challenging climb to the summit you could ever take, you must ask yourself such questions.
Wherever you are in your acting journey, Michelle Danner’s Los Angeles Acting School provides the tools to move to the next level. Michelle’s experience in the industry as an actor and coach of Oscar winning actors, gives her a unique insight into the world of acting!
Acting Classes Los Angeles| Auditions
Though each acting program boasts a distinct curriculum, students enrolling at our Los Angeles Acting School can expect to take at least some if not all of the following acting courses and acting classes in Los Angeles that can be customized:
* The Actor’s Golden Box: acting technique
* Audition Training Classes & Workshops for film & television
* Scene study classes, Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
* Improvisation comedy classes
* Acting demo reels
* Voice, Speech
* General American Accent | Dialects
* Breaking into Hollywood the business of acting
* Private coaching | Audition Coaching/Dialogue Coaching | On-Set Coaching,
* Online Coaching | Private Acting Classes
The above acting classes are all necessary components to developing a strong foundation in your acting technique. Upcoming Acting Workshops + Acting Classes in Los Angeles

 
Michelle Danner Los Angeles acting school is a premiere acting school in Los Angeles offering acting classes, workshops, and seminars for aspiring and professional actors.
Michelle Danner’s Los Angeles Acting School has acting classes ranging from Acting for Film, Scene Study, Cold Reading, Voice and Speech and Casting director workshops.
 
 
 
 
To learn about the ACTING SCHOOL Acting Classes in Los Angeles Call us at 310-392-0815 or email [email protected]
 
Learn Acting at one of the Best Acting Schools in Los Angeles.
10820 Washington Blvd, 90232 Culver City
Our  Los Angeles Acting School offers the following acting techniques:
We are considered one of the best acting schools in Los Angeles where you can earn your Bachelor of Arts in the performing arts.
Join us and learn more about our Los Angeles Acting Workshops.
 
Below are the Acting Classes geared to increase their
booking ratio at auditions!
*Develop the foundation to know how create an Oscar winning performance! 
 
AUDITION FOR FILM AND TV
Film and TV On Camera – Acting Technique Auditioning Bootcamp
– Learn the NEW techniques for film acting & auditioning.
– Learn your best camera angles and Blocking: 
– Learn how to understand how camera angles, framing, and blocking affect your      performance and adjust accordingly. 
*You will be emailed each week material from a movie or TV show from comedy to drama.
Gain confidence in front of the camera and build better acting skills. 
Call to see which class is still open, Call (310) 392 – 0815 or email us at [email protected] 
 
Meisner Technique 
“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances, ‘”Don’t anticipate. Just react.”
“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances, ‘”Don’t anticipate. Just react.” Learn one of the acting techniques that helps create powerful and truthful actors! 
MEISNER ACTING TECHNIQUE.Create powerful and truthful actors! Master Sanford Meisner’s technique for truthful acting.
Core Exercises – Practice repetitionindependent activitiesemotional preparation, and scene work.
Sunday 11am-2pm-Tuition $545 dollars for 8 weeks

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IN-PERSON ACTING CLASSES

We offer acting classes in Los Angeles to help you hone your craft & jumpstart your career. Our acting school teaches every acting technique: Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg’s method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s method, Uta Hagen, and the Chekhov technique.

ONLINE ACTING CLASSES

Best training in the world no matter where you live!​

KIDS AND TEEN ACTING CLASSES

Learn to develop a solid acting technique and foundation. We focus on fun improvisational games, auditioning techniques, and working on scenes and monologues across comedy and drama. ​

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Study Acting or Filmmaking in Hollywood. F1 Student visa and M1 visa USA for applicants wishing to study the conservatory program

Short term acting classes

We offer customizable short-term Acting Programs that can be tailored to fit your budget and the length of your stay in Los Angeles.

Acting workshops

Join LA's Best Acting Workshop, Golden box and Breaking into Hollywood the roadmap to working. Film and television workshops for adults, children and teen

Our Mission

The Michelle Danner Acting School’s philosophy is that artists can draw upon all different acting techniques & form an individual “Golden toolbox” to use when approaching a role or a scene, whether it be for film, television, or theater. The acting school’s acting techniques are based on Meisner, Strasberg, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen & the Stanislavsky acting Technique.

Michelle Danner’s alumni include Penelope Cruz, Seth MacFarlane, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Zooey Deschanel, Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Chris Martin, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Del Castillo and many others.  

The acting school offers classes for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

• Classes include:

• Acting for Film

• Scene Study

• Cold Reading

• Musical Theater

• Movement

• Voice and Speech

We are one of the elite acting schools in California, known for training successful actors.

A variety of acting classes are offered in Los Angeles to help students hone their craft and jumpstart their careers.

What makes us different

Our acting program differs from other acting schools in Los Angeles, since we teach every acting technique & method, including the Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg’s method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s method & Uta Hagen technique.

Online Acting Classes

Scene Study & Monologues | Meisner acting technique | Cold Read Auditioning | Improvisation
- Develop a strong acting foundation.

- Learn to make powerful acting choices

Acting Techniques

• The Actor’s Golden Box (acting technique) | Meisner Acting Technique | Stella Adler Acting Technique | Uta Hagen Acting Technique | Stanislavski Acting Technique | Training & Workshops: | Audition Training Classes & Workshops (Film & Television) | Scene Study Classes & Script Analysis | Improvisation | Performance & Preparation: | Acting Demo Reels | Voice & Speech | General American Accent & Dialects | Industry & Career Guidance: | Breaking into Hollywood: The Business of Acting | Coaching Options: | Private Coaching (Audition Coaching, Dialogue Coaching, On-Set Coaching) | Online Coaching & Private Acting Classes

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Call us to find out about the best acting classes in Los Angeles and to learn more about our best acting teachers in Los Angeles, 310-392-0815 or email us at [email protected]

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