The Studio’s mission is to create an environment with the purpose of nurturing theatre artists and audiences who value humanity, their own and others, as their first and most precious priority by providing art and education to the greater community.
The Art of Acting Studio is licensed to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Please see the School Performance Fact Sheets and Annual Reports for more information.
On-Camera Winter Immersion
On-Camera Winter Immersion
A three week program in January designed for actors who wish to refine their craft and excel in their work on-camera.
Arts Justice
Arts Justice
The Arts Justice Division provides free actor-training and transformative educational experiences to Los Angeles’ most severely underserved citizens.
Core Beliefs
Core Beliefs
These core beliefs Stella Adler held about actors and acting formed the framework for how the tools, training, and discipline are delivered across all classes at the studio.
Part-Time Workshops
Part-Time Workshops
For the actor with a busy schedule, courses in Acting Technique, Scene Study, On-Camera, Voice, Improvisation and more!
Professional Conservatory
Professional Conservatory
The full-time Los Angeles Professional Conservatory program is the heart and soul of the studio, the culmination of Stella Adler’s vision for complete acting training.
Theater
Theater
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company produces professional productions and staged readings in Los Angeles.
Events
Events
Join us for the 6th Annual Party in the Parking Lot on 11/24!
The Art of Acting Studio is the West Coast home of the Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company, producing theater committed to the standards and ideals set out by Stella Adler, Harold Clurman and the Group Theater.
New Edition of Stella Adler’s book ‘The Technique of Acting’ released on July 26th
Coinciding with the studio’s 75th Anniversary, Stella...
New Video Released Celebrating the Stella Adler Studio Community
As part of the 75th Anniversary, the...
Stella Adler Studio of Acting Celebrates 75th Anniversary in 2024
In 2024, the Stella Adler Studio of...
New Logo and Branding Unveiled for 75th Anniversary
As part of the milestone 75th anniversary...
2024 AUDITION TOUR: AUSTRALIA, CHICAGO, SAN FRANSISCO, LONDON, MEXICO AND MORE!
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting in...
PIPELINE Makes Its LA Premiere at The Art of Acting Studio in Hollywood
The Harold Clurman Laboratory Theater Company is...
HCLAB presents the 3rd Annual Old Play Reading Festival
After a 3 year absence due to...
4th Annual Party in the Parking Lot
Be sure to get your tickets for...
Master Teacher Ron Burrus Memorial Set for January 20th
January 7, 2022 The Stella Adler Studio of...
Jimmy Tripp
October 27, 2021 From Tom Oppenheim, Artistic...
Virtual Open House – Feb 9-11
Interested in training at the Stella Adler...
2021 Diversity Scholarships Announcement
A central tenet of Tom Oppenheim’s Artistic...