Due to the recent surge of Coronavirus infections in Los Angeles County, we are forced to postpone the school’s reopening until further notice.  We will resume with the reopening plan once we feel confident that we can provide a safe working environment for our students and staff.
OUR PHILADELPHIA LOCATION IS OPEN, click here TO SEE DETAILS. UNTIL WE REOPEN IN LOS ANGELES, CHECK OUT THE ONLINE CLASSES WE ARE OFFERING AT THIS TIME!

ONLINE CLASSES

Ever wonder how to break down a script? We are happy to start our new Script Analysis class taught by Wolfgang Bodison! Class starts November 4th.
Have you ever wanted to learn another accent?

​PLAYHOUSE WEST is SO excited to announce our partnership with Dialect Coach, Chris Lang! 

Learn more about the class, Chris, and SIGN UP!


​The Screenwriting class is now FULL!

Click through to learn more about the class and sign up to be alerted of the next session.

​Kathleen's Monday Morning Meetup is now FULL!

Find out more about the class and sign up to be alerted of the next session!
Our Philadelphia Studio is open! 
Take a look at their reopening plan below:
PHILLY AUDITORS please check the link below:
An audit is required to enroll at Playhouse West. Interview for enrollment following your audit, at the end of class. Please note: Your interview is not an audition. You don't need to bring or prepare anything. We look forward to meeting you!
PLAYHOUSE WEST, the acting school and repertory theatre founded by Robert Carnegie and Jeff Goldblum, provides expert Meisner training. In addition, we offer year-round stage and film opportunities to exercise and develop the actor’s craft and create highly skilled, professional, genuine artists.


​THE PLAYHOUSE WEST PROGRAM

COURSES

• Acting
• Filmmaking
• Play Production
• Comedy Improv
​• Screenwriting

WORKSHOPS:

• Commercials
• Auditioning 
• Scene Nights in our three theaters, showcasing our students for the industry

FILM FESTIVAL:

Every spring Playhouse West holds a 3-day Film Festival showcasing our students' films
The training at Playhouse West is fully endorsed by Sanford Meisner. There are only a handful of people personally trained by Sanford Meisner to teach his technique. Robert Carnegie is part of this very select group. All of the teachers at Playhouse West have learned Mr. Meisner's approach and have been specifically trained to teach it. 

The 4th Wall podcast with Jim Parrack

The 4th Wall - Scott Caan Interview
Jim Parrack talks about Robert Carnegie
Who recommends us
Playhouse West is on exclusive lists handed out by leading Agencies and Management Companies of the best places to train in Los Angeles. We have also been recommended personally by the following individuals.