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- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232

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A creative home for a community of passionate actors.
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Once you have completed your initial skype interview you will be receiving the application to fill out to be considered for admittance. In order to apply for a program at our acting school, one of the best acting schools in California, you´ll need to go through the following steps:
- Headshot/Photo of yourself for identification purposes.
- A copy of your passport (must be clear and legible)
- A resume of any previous training and or experience (Note: previous experience is not required to attend the school).
- One short statement between 50 and 250 words on “Why I wish to take classes at the Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School.”
- An audition tape: after the Skype interview we ask you to send us your audition. The Video should consist of one monologue: either one classical or one contemporary/realism (no longer than 90 seconds). Audition videos can be uploaded to a streaming service such as Youtube or Vimeo. This link should be emailed together with the application.
- One letter of recommendation on letterhead. Recommendation letters should be from professionals, co-workers, teachers, and directors.
- A $150 non-refundable administration fee.
- A $175 non-refundable application fee.
- Send the completed registration form that is sent to you once the initial Skype interview has been done. Payments can made via the following (1) Wire payment direct (2) Credit Card or Debit Card payment (3) Bank Draft, Cashiers Cheque, International Money order over night (Contact the school for details on how to make payment).
- Once accepted to the Michelle Danner acting school, one of the best acting schools in the US, the wire transfer information will be sent to you in order to pay for your tuition. Once we have received it you will be issued an I-20 form which you take to the American Embassy in your country to apply for your Student Visa. An I-20 form is simply a certificate of eligibility to apply for an M-1 visa.
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Send Application Package to Alexandra Guarnieri at:
[email protected]
or send a mail to:
Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School
10820 Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
USA
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STEP 2
- Obtain and fill-out an United States of America M-1 student visa application (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html)
- Take all documents to your United States Embassy or Consulate for VISA approval (details and tips below). PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE ACTING SCHOOL TO PROCESS YOUR REGISTRATION.
- Inform the Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School of your housing arrangements or request assistance using Craigslist, Roommatefinder, or other means.
- Arrive in the United States with sufficient time to report to the Michelle Danner Los Angeles Acting School.
*Please note: If you are applying for an M-1 visa, there is a required SEVIS I-901 fee that must be paid prior to your appointment at a U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Information about the I-901 fee is available on the web.
*This fee is also due if you will return on a new initial I-20 with a different SEVIS I.D. number.
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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
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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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- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232
- 310-392-0815
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
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