Connect. Create. Perform.
Located in the heart of the Glebe, Ottawa Acting Studio offers recreational and professional acting courses for all ages.
738A Bank St. Ottawa 613-617-2219
Welcome to the Ottawa Acting Studio
The Ottawa Acting Studio
Welcome to the Ottawa Acting Studio, where your acting journey begins! Whether you’re taking your first acting class, thinking of acting as a hobby or profession, or simply want to have fun and challenge yourself, our dedicated team of experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. Located in the heart of the Glebe, our downtown studio offers acting classes in the perfect creative space to learn and enjoy.
Connect with a community
Both the Ottawa Acting Studio and the Kanata Acting Studio provide hubs for creative individuals passionate about the performing arts. Both studios offer acting classes in a supportive environment where actors, from absolute beginners to the more experienced, can hone their craft, explore their abilities, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals.
Ottawa Acting Studio November Adult Classes
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
LEVEL 1
Sundays
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Nov. 3 - Dec. 15
7 Sessions
Adults
Instructor: Tim Progosh
A camera operator will be present for on-cameras work
$375
GLEBE STUDIO
Ever wondered how you can get a part on TV or in a movie, and what would happen if you did? How does a set work? This class is designed and tested to give actors of all ages and abilities the understanding and skills required to deliver their performance on camera while developing solid scene study techniques. From audition to on-set execution, this class prepares you to do your best.
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
ADVANCED
Sundays
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Nov. 3 - Dec. 15
7 Sessions
Adults
Instructor: Tim Progosh
A camera operator will be present for on -camera work
$375
GLEBE STUDIO
This advanced scene study track is designed for the specific challenges of working with the camera in film or video. It assumes you have a solid foundation in acting technique, text analysis, and contemporary scene work. The class focuses on adjusting to the intimacy and immediacy of film, helping you deliver detailed, honest, and layered performances under the scrutiny of the lens.
Musical Theatre
Acting for TV, Film & Commercials
An Introduction to Acting
Fridays
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Nov. 8 - Dec. 20
Adults
Instructor: Angela Burns
$295
GLEBE STUDIO
This 7-week course is designed to foster and develop the singer actor as they develop their skills in musical theatre singing. Students will work on ensemble pieces and for those who wish, solo songs. The class will help to develop skills of singing in a group with harmonies, solo vocal development, acting through song, as well as the ins and outs of how to prepare for a vocal audition. At the end of the course, students mayperform solos for their classmates and an ensemble piece in the studio showcase for an invited audience. The class is appropriate for both beginning and developing singers.
An Introduction to Acting
Studio 50 Afternoon Showcase
An Introduction to Acting
Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:45 PM
Oct. 29 - Dec. 10
7 weeks
Adults
Instructor: John Muggleton
GLEBE STUDIO
$255
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some previous experience, this course is designed to give you a solid foundation in the craft of acting. Explore acting techniques, scene study, character development while also learning the ropes and how and where to audition. Although this course focuses more on stagecraft, the skills learned build the foundation for both to stage work and acting for TV.
Studio 55 Afternoon Improv
Studio 50 Afternoon Showcase
Studio 50 Afternoon Showcase
Tuesdays
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Nov. 5 - Dec. 17
7 weeks
Adults
Instructor: John Muggleton
GLEBE STUDIO
$255
Step into a world of creativity, laughter, and connection with our Afternoon Improv Class, designed specifically for adults aged 55 and over. Just as physical exercise keeps your body fit, improv exercises your mind, boosting mental agility and fostering a vibrant social life.
Join in on the fun and our creative community with our Studio 55 afternoon classes.
Studio 50 Afternoon Showcase
Studio 50 Afternoon Showcase
Studio 50 Afternoon Showcase
Thursdays
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Nov. 8 - Dec. 19
7 weeks + Showcase
Adults 50+
$255
Director: Venetia Lawless
GLEBE STUDIO
$255
This unique 7-week course offers participants the opportunity to develop a practical process for acting—from preparation and rehearsal all the way to performance. Whether you have some experience or are an absolute beginner, this class provides an excellent opportunity to build upon existing skills in a supportive and fun environment.
Acting Level 2: Scene Study Intensive
Acting Level 2: Scene Study Intensive
Acting Level 2: Scene Study Intensive
Wednesdays
7 - 8:45 PM
Oct. 30 - Dec. 11
7 Sessions
Adults
Instructor: Joey McDougall
$265
This 7-week course is for those wishing to hone their acting skills, develop performance techniques and learn now to deliver dialogue truthfully and naturally. Participants will explore different genres from various playwrights with a focus on comedy. During the course, students will work with scene partners to develop callaboration skills and learn the tools needed to break down a script and build realism and depth into characters.
Friday Night Showcase
Acting Level 2: Scene Study Intensive
Acting Level 2: Scene Study Intensive
Fridays
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Sept. 20 - Nov. 29
9 rehearsals + showcase
Adults (18+)
Director: John Muggleton
$295
SOLD OUT
Step into the spotlight with our Level 3 Acting Class, designed for those ready to take their craft to the next level. This intensive course offers participants the exciting opportunity to rehearse a series of short plays or scenes. The culmination of your hard work will be a dynamic performance for an invited audience, showcasing your growth and talent. Join us and make your Friday nights unforgettable!
Monday Night Improv
Acting Level 2: Scene Study Intensive
Monday Night Improv
Mondays 7 - 8:45 PM
Nov 25 - Dec 16
4 weeks
Adults
Instructor: John Muggleton
Glebe Studio
$160
Monday Night Improv focuses on the fundamental concept of “Yes, And” in improvisation. Through group exercises and games, participants will delve into impulse and spontaneity, active listening, staying present in the moment, taking risks, and finding agreement by making and accepting offers. This course covers essential building blocks of improvisation, all within a supportive environment that encourages self-trust and the joyful embrace of failure
Ottawa Acting Studio Fall Youth Classes
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Acting, Improv & the Art of Comedy
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Saturdays
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Nov. 9 - Dec. 21
7 classes
Age 9 - 12
Instructor: Sophie Avisar
GLEBE STUDIO
$234
Welcome to Musical Theatre Ensemble, a vibrant and dynamic musical theatre class designed specifically for young performers aged 9 to 12. This course offers a unique opportunity for budding actors to dive into the world of musicical theater in a collaborative, supportive and, most of all, fun environment. The students will work on a series of numbers and and scenes, rehearse and then perform them on the last class for an invited audience of family and friends.
Youth Theatre Ensemble
Acting, Improv & the Art of Comedy
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Thursdays
4:30 - 6 PM
Nov. 7 - Dec. 12
6 classes
Ages 10 - 14
GLEBE STUDIO
Instructor: Mary Tsai
The showcase will take place in the studio on Dec. 12. at 5:30.
$200
Welcome to Youth Ensemble Theatre and the Short Play Showcase! This dynamic and engaging acting class is designed for young aspiring actors (and those who just want to have fun!) who wish to act in a short play. This course offers a wonderful opportunity for children to dive into the world of acting, learn the fundamentals of performance, and experience the joy of collaborative creativity.
Acting, Improv & the Art of Comedy
Acting, Improv & the Art of Comedy
Acting, Improv & the Art of Comedy
Saturdays
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Nov. 9 - Dec. 14
* No class Oct. 12th
Ages 7 - 9
GLEBE STUDIO
Instructor: Sophie Avisar
$235
Our acting and improv class is a fantastic outlet for social and creative energy, all while feeling safe and encouraged in a small group setting. In this class, students develop acting, improv and comedy skills integral to all theatrical disciplines including ensemble-building, storytelling, voice, movement and character creation.