(Grades 6–8)
Middle School Classes
Sep 8–Nov 15, 2025
FALL 2025 SESSION DATES:
September 8–November 15, 2025
No class on Monday, October 13
Enrollment Info
- Each order (regardless of number of classes added) will include a $20 registration fee. This fee goes towards administrative costs and funding our A.C.T. Library.
- Classes will have limited capacity—enrollment is accepted in order of registration until all spots are filled. To be added to the waitlist, email YoungConservatory@act-sf.org.
- A minimum number of students is required to run each class. If a class has insufficient enrollment and is cancelled, students can choose to attend another class, or for their tuition to be refunded.
Fall Session Refund Policy
- Courses with insufficient enrollment will be canceled and all tuition and fees paid will be refunded in full.
- Withdrawal and refund requests for any other reason must be made in writing and emailed to youngconservatory@act-sf.org.
- Refund requests will be honored in full if received at least two full weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the first class meeting. Class tuition will be refunded while the non-refundable registration fee will be withheld.
- Should a refund request be made after the above deadline, a withdrawal fee will be withheld in addition to the standard non-refundable registration fee as follows.
- After the refund deadline but before the first class date: $25 withdrawal fee
- On or after the first class date of full-length classes: $45 withdrawal fee
- Refunds of any kind cannot be processed after the start of the second class meeting for full-length courses or on the day of intensives.
- Please allow 10-14 days for your refund to be processed.
Questions
- Visit our FAQ Page if you haven't already!
- If you have additional questions, feel free to email us at YoungConservatory@act-sf.org.
Middle School Classes
Schedule: 9 Mondays: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, (No Oct 13), 20, 27, Nov 3 & 10 from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Please note that while we will hold classes on Diwali (October 20), we will accommodate absences.
Tuition: $285
Dive into scenes with complex characters and layered text from iconic plays in MS Acting: Scene Study. In this workshop, students will engage deeply with acting techniques introduced in previous acting classes in order to build believable characters, analyze text, and respond truthfully to circumstances, scene partners and language. Classes will meet once a week for 9 weeks (no class on Monday, October 13). Students will have 90 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. Coursework may include monologues, scenes and/or devised performance. Students are expected to attend all sessions and may expect to spend a little prep or rehearsal time outside of class for the best experience. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” for friends and family during the final hour of the final day (November 10) to present material rehearsed in class.
MS Acting: Scene Study is for you if:
- You’re interested serious acting study and are ready to dive deeper into character creation and scene work and/or
- You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to sharpen your skills and/or
- You’re interested in pursuing acting in high school
Schedule: 10 Thursdays: Sept 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6 & 13 from 4:30 p.m.–6 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Please note that while we will hold classes on Yom Kippur (October 2), we will accommodate absences.
Tuition: $315
Gain confidence and expand your acting knowledge with MS Acting: The Actor’s Toolbox! This fundamental course for young actors is designed to give students foundational knowledge of acting principles as applied to improvisation, monologue and scene performance, and on-screen acting. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this class can be repeated. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 90 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. Students are expected to attend all sessions and may expect to spend a little prep or rehearsal time outside of class for the best experience. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” for friends and family during the final hour of the final day (November 13) to present material rehearsed in class.
MS Acting: The Actor’s Toolbox is for you if:
- You’ve never studied acting before and want a fun and easy-going opportunity to explore it and/or
- You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to sharpen your skills and/or
- You’d like to meet new friends who share your excitement for theater!
*This class is currently full. If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.
Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $425
Dive into the world of musical theater performance with the YC’s foundational Musical Theater class. Under the guidance of a lead instructor and live accompanist, actors will explore basics of singing technique, dance fundamentals, stage acting, and song performance. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this course may be repeated. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. Students are expected to attend all sessions and may expect to spend a little prep or rehearsal time outside of class for the best experience. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” for friends and family during the final hour of the final day (November 15) to present material (a combination of solo cuts, duets and/or group songs) rehearsed in class.
MS Musical Theater is for you if:
- You’ve had some musical theater training but would like to deepen your skill set and/or
- You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to try out a new area of performance and/or
- You want to explore musical theater dance in a fun environment
*This class is currently full. If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.
Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $425
Interested in acting in film and television? Now’s your chance to get in front of the camera! Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this course may be repeated. Guided by an on-camera specialist, actors will explore acting techniques, learn about the film and television industry, and gain confidence being in front of the camera. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. Students are expected to attend all sessions and participate fully in all games and exercises and should expect to spend some prep or rehearsal time outside of class. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” during the final hour of the final day (November 15) to present material rehearsed in class.
Limited to 12 students.
MS On-Camera Acting is for you if:
- You’ve taken some acting classes and are curious about the differences between stage and on-camera techniques and/or
- You’d like to learn more about the film, television, and commercial acting industry and/or
- You’ve had experience in theater and are looking for a new acting medium
Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8 & 15 from 1–3 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $395
This foundational class is designed to let the students’ imaginations run wild while exploring a variety of approaches to enhance the physical life of a character. Expect lots of physical and imaginative play inspired by mime, clowning, masks, and physical improvisation that help young actors develop a playful spirit and freedom on stage, important qualities for all actors. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. Students are expected to attend all sessions and may expect to spend a little prep or rehearsal time outside of class for the best experience. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” for friends and family during the final hour of the final day (November 15) to present material rehearsed in class.
JR Acting: Improvisation & Physical Character is for you if:
- You’ve taken some acting before and want to want to explore more physical theater and/or
- You want to develop your courage and flexibility onstage and off and/or
- You’d like to discover/uncover your comedic instincts and laugh a lot