San Luis Obispo, with its vibrant arts community, offers a variety of theater classes for kids and teens. In addition to acting and memorizing lines, kids learn creativity, confidence, and communication skills on and off stage. Here are the best theater classes for kids in San Luis Obispo.
Showstoppers North
This youth musical theater company is led by Mission College Prep’s music teacher, Tara Anderson. Children and teens learn how to perform in broadway-inspired performances in a supportive, high-energy environment as they grow confidence, creativity, and skill.
- Where: Showstoppers North Studio, 697 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
- Learn more: Showstoppers North Website
San Luis Obispo Repertory Academy of Creative Theatre (SLO REP ACT)
SLO REP is SLO County’s only non-profit regional theater, offering acting and musical workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year. Classes are available for ages 3 to 18, ranging from beginners to advanced performers. Partial and full-tuition scholarships are available for students.
- Where: 3533 Empleo Street, San Luis Obispo
- Learn more: SLO REP Website
The Studio of Performing Arts (SOPA)
This studio strives to empower creativity and nurture talent in a warm and inclusive environment. In addition to drama, voice, and dance classes, students have the chance to perform shows on stage.
- Where: 805 Grand Ave, Grover Beach
- Learn more: Studio of Performing Arts website
Creative Kids Performing Arts
This family-friendly theater program is led by an artistic grandma and her daughters who are passionate about teaching, composing, dancing, acting, and choreography. They offer drama classes, camps, and performance opportunities for kids ages 3 to 14 on the California Central Coast.
- Where: Pismo Beach Vets Hall, 780 Bello Street, Pismo Beach
- Learn more: Creative Kids Performing Arts Website
Actor’s Edge
If your child or teen is interested in film and TV acting, Actor’s Edge is the best program in San Luis Obispo. Actor Zac Efron grew up in Arroyo Grande and was a long-time student at Actor’s Edge. Students are welcome to join the optional annual trip to Hollywood to meet, perform for, and learn from Los Angeles talent agents and other entertainment industry insiders.
- Where: SLO Movement Arts Center, 2074 Parker Street #110, San Luis Obispo
- Learn more: Actor’s Edge Website
