List of winnipeg acting schools
- Chris Friesen
- Apr 9
- 4 min read
Looking for acting classes or improv classes in Winnipeg? There are a number of acting schools in Winnipeg that offer classes for children and adults. We’ve created a list with an overview of the acting schools, as well as a list at the end showing which schools have classes for kids/adults, as well as ranking them from most to least affordable.
THEATRE UNLABELED
We offer acting and improv classes to both children and adults in Winnipeg. We teach using the work of Viola Spolin, a unique improvisation based acting method. This method was developed with and for children and youth, but was also used to train professional adult actors, including the famous Second City improv troupe in Chicago. As far as we know we’re the only school in Canada to exclusively teach using this method.
Our classes are suitable for beginners or experienced actors wanting to try improvisation or a new acting method.
In addition to classes we also run acting summer camps.
AGE RANGE
Age 9 - Adult
Our acting classes for kids start at age 9, with two different age groups: 9 -12 and 13 - 17. We also allow teens 15 and up to participate in our adult acting classes.
COST
$60 - $80 per month.
Free classes.
One of our core values is removing barriers to accessing quality theatre training, so we try to keep our classes affordable. Our acting classes are some of the most affordable in Winnipeg, averaging $60 per month for kids classes, and around $80 per month for adults. We also offer financial assistance for those who need it.
We also run free improv workshops on a regular basis.
MERAKI THEATRE
Meraki Theatre is a theatre company that offers classes, workshops, and camps to both children and adults. They style themselves as Winnipeg’s only student driven theatre company. They offer a wide variety of classes, including musical theatre classes and theatre creation classes. They also offer themed summer camps for kids ages 5 - 13. In addition they have a musical theatre class for adults. They do full shows with kids and adults, some of which are produced in the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival.
AGE RANGE
5 - Adult
Meraki has a wide variety of age groups, including 5 - 8, 9 -13, 8 -13, and 13 -17, as well as adult classes.
COST
$99 - $125
Meraki’s kid’s classes are a bit more expensive, with productions being more expensive than classes at $125 per month, though they do offer financial assistance. Their adult classes average $75 per month.
MANITOBA THEATRE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
The largest acting school for kids in Winnipeg, MTYP offers classes and camps for kids of all ages, as well as a pre professional performance company. They offer a very wide variety of classes, including film focused classes and classes for those interested in being backstage on the production end of things. They don’t offer classes for adults.
AGE RANGE
1 - 17
MTYP offers classes for a wide variety of age groups, including 1 - 5, 6 - 7, 8 - 9, 9 - 12, and 13 -17.
COST
$70 - $142
MTYP’s classes range in cost from $70 per month to $142 for their Young Company.
WINNIPEG ACTOR'S ACADEMY
The Winnipeg Actor’s Academy is a film focused acting school. It offers classes for adults and teens. Its classes focus on professional actor training, including acting fundamentals, scene study, and audition techniques. Their teen class focuses on film creation. Their classes don’t seem to be directed at beginners but aspiring professionals.
AGE RANGE
13 - Adult
Winnipeg Actor’s Academy offers classes for teens ages 13 -17, and adults.
COST
$333 - $466 per month
The Winnipeg Actor’s Academy is definitely more expensive than most, with their classes ranging from $333 per month for their teen course to $466 per month for their adult courses.
THE ACTOR'S STUDIO
The Actor’s Studio offers classes for both teens and adults. They have a wide variety of classes, including a performance conservatory company for ages 16 - 23, as well as classes for beginners and classes in specific movement methods and acting methods.
AGE RANGE
16 - Adult.
COST
$126 per month (average)
EXPRESSIONS FILM STUDIO
Expressions Film Studio offers film focused acting classes for both children and adults. Their classes focus on film acting techniques. Their classes range from beginner to advanced.
AGE RANGE
6 - Adult
COST
$97 - $125 per month
ONALEE AMES FILM STUDIO
The Onalee Ames Film Studio offers film focused classes for teens and adults. Their classes focus on film acting techniques and workshops with film professionals. Their youth classes seem geared towards beginners, but their adult courses require some previous experience.
AGE RANGE
15 - Adult.
COST
$250 - $325 per month
DRAMATIC THEATRE COMPANY
The Dramatic Theatre Company is a community theatre company that also offers acting classes for children and adults. Their classes focus on building strong foundations in theatre skills and include final showcases.
AGE RANGE
Not listed.
COST
Not listed.
ACTING SCHOOLS THAT OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS
Theatre Unlabeled
Meraki Theatre
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Winnipeg Actor’s Academy (13 and up)
The Actor’s Studio (16 and up)
Expressions Film Studio
Onalee Ames Film Studio (15 and up)
The Dramatic Theatre Company
ACTING SCHOOLS THAT OFFER CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Theatre Unlabeled
Meraki Theatre
Winnipeg Actor’s Academy
The Actor’s Studio
Expressions Film Studio
Onalee Ames Film Studio
The Dramatic Theatre Company
MOST AFFORDABLE TO LEAST AFFORDABLE ACTING CLASSES IN WINNIPEG
Theatre Unlabeled
Manitoba Theatre for Young People
Meraki Theatre
Expressions Film Studio
The Actor’s Studio
Onalee Ames Film Studio
Winnipeg Actor’s Academy
Did we miss anyone? Please let us know and we'll add them to the list!
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