Theater & Film Programs in Los Angeles County
Acting, stagecraft, screenwriting, filmmaking and production training. LA has unusually strong free options here because of the industry's local nonprofit pipeline programs.
6 programs · 2 Black-led or Black-serving · 2 free
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Black-led theater & film programs in Los Angeles
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The Robey Theatre Company (training workshops / youth outreach)
Downtown LA, Los Angeles · high school and young adult
Primarily adult/young-adult 'affordable 10-week' training (Advanced Scene Study, Playwright's Lab); youth pieces: Exploring The Arts for high school students and year-round/summer theatre-career internships (CA Arts Council grantee page). Wikipedia notes drama workshops for at-risk middle/high schoolers.
Under $50/mo
Brotherhood Crusade / African American Unity Center – Youth Arts (Ethnic Theater)
South LA, Los Angeles · ages 10-24
No fees; South Central LA residents; call or walk in. Spanish available.
Free
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Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy
Glendora · ages 3-adult
Performing arts academy; site says it partners with charter schools. Second studio at 159 N Cullen Ave. Not a homeschool day program per site.
Cost not listed
Jewel Box Children's Theater
Long Beach · children and families
West Long Beach; mission 'bringing free music and theater instruction to underserved areas'; Radio Hour Tuesdays 4-5:30pm from Sept 29; Free Family Friday workshops 5pm; performs at Long Beach Playhouse.
Sliding scale
Amazing Grace Conservatory
West Adams, Los Angeles · ages 5-18
Fall Conservatory performance Sept 19 2026. Disciplines: acting, voice, dance, media arts, spoken word. Tuition not posted; contact page lists address/phone.
Cost not listed
Ghetto Film School – Los Angeles Fellows Program
Los Angeles · high school (org serves ages 14-34)
Completely free; ~1,000 hours of college-level training over 30 months per Snap Foundation; application deadline April 25 annually. LA address not on site.
Free