ACT III:
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Why ACT III is the right part for you...
ACT III: A Professional Acting Certificate Program Built for Working Artists
Train, create, and leave with a body of work.
ACT III is a one-year conservatory experience where actors develop original projects, build real credits, and step into the industry with momentum.
ACT III combines craft training with ongoing creative work. Throughout the program, actors are writing, producing, and performing across film, digital, and live performance. The focus is on building experience and material at the same time, so you’re not starting from scratch when you finish.
Developed in collaboration with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC), the program pairs hands-on creation with an established conservatory structure and access to a broader industry network.
Come train where the industry lives. This one-year professional acting certificate in Los Angeles, created in collaboration with LAPAC, is designed for artists ready to build real careers in film, TV, theater, and digital media.
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ACT III is designed for actors who are ready to commit to their craft and begin building a professional body of work.
Admissions are held on a rolling basis, with both virtual and in-person auditions available. After submitting an application, a member of our team will reach out to schedule an interview and next steps.
Questions before applying? Schedule a call with our team.
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*Late applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Welcome to the
Future of Performing
Arts Education
Tranforming arts training with a groundbreaking program.
One-Year Certificate, Lifetime Impact.
In just 12 months, you’ll build a powerful portfolio, sharpen your craft, and step into the industry with confidence.
Train with (actual) industry insiders.
Our faculty are actively working actors, directors, and producers—no outdated theory here. This is real training for the real world.
Perform. Write. Produce. Repeat.
We train you as a multi-hyphenate: actor, creator, storyteller, entrepreneur.
You’re in LA.
Act like it!
You’re working and creating inside the entertainment capital of the world. This isn’t acting school in a bubble.
ACT III Overview
ACT III is structured to support both craft and career momentum, with students working within the larger LACAE creative ecosystem. In addition to in-class training, actors have access to workshops, performances, theater spaces, and community events that extend beyond the classroom, creating ongoing opportunities for collaboration, independent project development, and connection with working artists and industry professionals.
Because the program runs alongside the industry, students are often booking and creating outside of class, including commercial work, digital series, live performance, and independent film. Through its collaboration with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC), ACT III also offers the foundation of an established training institution, supported by a global alumni network working across film, television, and comedy.
Acting Technique &
Scene Study
Learn advanced on-camera and stage performance in Los Angeles rooted in classical and contemporary methods.
Career Strategy for
Actors & Creators
Build your industry toolkit: headshots, resumes, reels, pitch decks, self-tapes, and more for professional acting careers.
Screenwriting &
Story Development
Craft compelling original work while understanding how story drives professional performance.
Producing &
Content Creation
Develop entrepreneurial skills to generate your own acting and content opportunities and projects.
Portfolio Development
Students build a body of work throughout the program, creating original material across film, digital, and live performance while developing industry-ready assets.
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Professionally produced reel scenes for film, television, and digital media
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Short films developed and shot in collaboration with fellow actors
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An original pilot or written project created during the program
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A digital project (sketch, series concept, or narrative content)
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Live performance experience, including original and ensemble-based work
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A stand-up set performed at a local Los Angeles comedy venue
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Updated headshots and professional materials
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Personalized guidance on casting profiles and industry positioning leading into the final showcase
Mentorship & Industry Access
ACT III is built around ongoing access to working professionals across film, television, and digital media. Throughout the program, actors train with and learn from guest artists including actors, writers, producers, directors, and casting professionals.
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Guest sessions and workshops with working industry professionals across multiple disciplines
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Opportunities to perform and present work in front of industry-connected audiences
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Invitations to LACAE industry events, including staged readings, screenings, and talkbacks
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Access to a broader creative network through collaborations with local industry groups and organizations
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Ongoing exposure to professional processes, from development to performance to presentation
Career Workshops & Business Training
Unlike traditional conservatory programs, ACT III includes career-focused acting workshops in Los Angeles, covering:
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Personal branding and marketing for actors
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How to stand out to talent agents and managers
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Understanding the business side of the entertainment industry
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Union navigation and legal essentials
Showcase & Industry Intros
The program culminates in a live and digital showcase in Los Angeles, attended by film, TV, and theater industry professionals. Students graduate with career-ready assets and real industry exposure to advance their professional acting careers.
What Makes ACT III A Career Accelerator?
Four Comprehensive Areas of Focus
The program is structured across four core areas, giving actors experience across the mediums and skill sets required to work in today’s industry.
Film
On-camera technique, scene work, and film production fundamentals, including script analysis and collaboration. Students develop and appear in short-form projects created throughout the program.
Television
Training across television formats, including commercial technique, genre work, and pilot development. Students write and perform original material designed for television and streaming platforms.
Digital Media + Content Creation
Development of original content across digital platforms, including comedy, short-form storytelling, and independent projects.
Students create work that reflects today’s evolving content landscape.
Theatre
Advanced acting technique, rehearsal process, and live performance training.
Students develop and perform original and ensemble-based work in a live setting.
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The Student Experience
ACT III is designed to build momentum while you’re still in the program. Students are actively creating, collaborating, and working across multiple mediums as they train.
Current student work has included national commercial campaigns, vertical series, live comedy performances, and independent film projects, as well as original work developed within the program.
Students aren’t waiting until graduation to begin working, they’re building experience, relationships, and material throughout the program.
(in response to what has been most helpful so far)
“Most definitely the connections I’ve made inside and outside of class. The community I’m building here, along with the guidance from mentors and teachers, has been incredibly valuable.”
Joseph Proctor
ACT III Student
The program actually sets students up for success while being taught by real working actors with industry experience. They want you to succeed and therefore will push you towards your goals
Ally Rochee
ACT III Student
I knew what the program promised but I didn't expect it to deliver this deeply. Suddenly I'm filming again, producing, connecting, writing, and connecting. The instructors aren't just gifted; they're active in the industry offering real practical insight every step of the way
Malu Graciano
ACT III Student
Let's do this!