ACT III:
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Why ACT III is the right part for you...
ACT III: Professional Acting Certificate
in Los Angeles
ACT III is a one-year professional development acting certificate in Los Angeles designed to help accelerate your career in film, TV, theater, and digital media. This conservatory-style curriculum helps you train like a working actor, develop your craft, and gain the skills needed to succeed professionally while saving you time and money you might otherwise spend figuring it out on your own. This program is designed for students to be able to learn while still building a life and career. Actors are encouraged and supported in working on outside projects, and class schedules are created to provide a work-study-life balance.
This pathway serves as your bridge from talent to opportunity and from potential to profession.
With ACT III, you will receive professional acting training in Los Angeles, work on original projects, and build your career with confidence.
This program is presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC) and is open to domestic and international students. Please note that your application will go directly to LAPAC, and a member of our team will reach out to you. Auditions can be scheduled by emailing info@futureartistsla.org. Auditions and applications can be completed concurrently. You do not need to have filled out your application by the time of your audition.
Embrace this opportunity to spark your career in Film, TV, Theater, and Digital Media through a transformative one-year Professional Certificate Program in collaboration with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC).
Apply Today
Apply for the ACT III Professional Acting Certificate in Los Angeles. Auditions will be held the first week of February, both virtually and in-person. To request an audition slot, email info@futureartistsla.org. Applications do not need to be completed by the time of your audition, but applicants will not be considered for the program until they have completed both an application and an audition.
*Late applicants will be reviewed based on available space.
Now Enrolling For Spring!
*Late applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis
*Classes begin in April in Los Angeles
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.
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 graduate with a professional acting portfolio in Los Angeles, that includes:
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On-camera scene work for film, TV, and digital media
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Professional reels and voice-over clips
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Short-form digital content for modern media platforms
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Original work for TV, film and
Mentorship & Industry Access
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Receive one-on-one and group mentorship with professional acting instructors and working industry artists.
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Learn directly from guest actors, writers, directors, and industry professionals through workshops and personalized feedback.
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?
Structured around five pillars of professional acting and creative career launch, ACT III ensures that students receive comprehensive training while building real-world career momentum in Los Angeles.
Four Comprehensive Quarters
There will be an Industry Professional Masterclass or Workshop as well as three one-on-one mentoring sessions in every quarter.
Quarter One: Film Series
Classes include Pathology Key, On-Camera Dynamics, Business of Producing, and Film Script Analysis. The quarter culminates with a short film festival featuring work created by students throughout the series.
Quarter Two: Television Series
Classes include Booking the Commercial, Acting For Television Genres, Writing Your Pilot, and Voice-Over Technique. The quarter culminates with a screening of recorded Television scenes featuring the students.
Quarter Three: Digital Media
Classes include Stand Up Comedy, Launching Your Career, and Digital Content Creation. The quarter culminates in a professional showcase for an invited audience of industry professionals.
Quarter Four: Theatre Series
Classes include Advanced Acting Techniques, Rehearsal, and the Character Key. The quarter culminates with a live theatre performance
ACTION!
Proven Success
“Worked with them for over 20 years. They inspire creativity. They are art addicts and you are lucky if you get the experience to be taught by them. Get ready to work.”
Cameron Britton
Emmy Nominated Actor
“They had a profound effect on me as an artist. Taught me, not only the importance of being a well-rounded artist, but being a well-rounded human. Their approach to creating art is something all young artists need.”
Madylin Sweeten
Actor
“Some of the greatest mentors of my lifetime. They know how humans operate, which sounds so simple to anyone who doesn’t do this profession, but it’s a crucial gift that they will help you understand and hone in on.“
Noah Ditmer
Acting Student
Let's do this!