LACAE Theatre and School is a nonprofit training center and performance space for actors and performing artists in Los Angeles. Located in North Hollywood, LACAE brings artists together through training, live performances, industry resources, and creative community. Whether you're just starting out or building a professional career, LACAE offers opportunities to learn, collaborate, and create. From workshops and professional training to live shows in our theatre, actor resources, and community events, LACAE is designed to support artists both onstage and off. LACAE is operated by Future Artists of Los Angeles (FALA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting developing and professional artists across Los Angeles. Support the artists shaping the future of entertainment. Your donation helps provide training, performance opportunities, and a creative home for performers in Los Angeles. Interested in renting one of our theatre spaces? Email info@futureartistsla.org for more information.
The Los Angeles Community
of Acting and Entertainment
A nonprofit creative hub in North Hollywood for performers, storytellers, and creators.
Acting training, performer resources (headshots, coaching), live events and theater rentals, performance opportunities, and community connections.
Whether you're training for a professional career, sharpening skills in workshops, hosting your production, or supporting emerging artists, we're built to support you at every stage.
Welcome Home.
Presented by Future Artists of Los Angeles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization
Where
Dreams
Take
Action
From The Community
Honestly, one of the best choices I have ever made. In one semester ACT III has helped me advance my career more than my last two years in LA.,
Malu Graciano
ACT III Student
“A wonderful community of creatives… I was surrounded by some of the most talented, passionate people I’ve ever met.”
Micah Cover
Professional Magician
“Some of the best currently working actors you will find.”
Ryan Jensen
Workshop Student
An Artistic Eco-System
Turning Dreams Into Action
Welcome to the
Future of Performing
Arts Education.
Train. Create.
Build Your Career.
The ACT III Acting Certificate is a one-year professional intensive, presented in collaboration with the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC).
• Bridge training to career: Act, write, and produce original work with guest artists and faculty.
• Build a professional portfolio: Reels, credits, headshots, and an industry showcase.
• Open to international/domestic students; merit-based scholarships available for access.
• Graduate with a multi-hyphenate mindset, vital connections, and tools for sustainable work.
• Located on the LAPAC campus in the heart of Hollywood — immerse in LA's creative ecosystem year-round.
Flexible Training for Working Actors and Adult Learners.
Drop-in acting workshops and intensives to sharpen skills and stay active in your craft.
• Core topics: On-camera technique, scene study, improv, voice work, audition prep.
• Led by working industry instructors with immediate, practical outcomes (reels, presentations).
• Low-commitment entry: Perfect for adults balancing careers, with options from single sessions to multi-week series.
• Explore new tools, build consistency, and connect with peers in a supportive space.
• Many classes culminate in live feedback or recorded materials you can use right away.
North Hollywood Venue: Your Stage for Creation and Connection.
Our campus is a flexible artistic home for student showcases, industry events, community performances, and collaborations.
• Host rehearsals, productions, and gatherings, from early development to full shows.
• Student-focused events: Industry nights, new work readings, and celebratory performances.
• Welcoming to new voices: Partner with us for community-driven projects and underrepresented stories.
• Active year-round: Join as audience, artist, or collaborator in LA's growing theater scene.
• Rentals available for your events; a hub where work is shared and careers are launched.
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Access & Equity: Scholarships for talented artists lacking financial resources to enter the industry.
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The Creator-Actor: Tools and support for artists to generate, shape, and share original stories.
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Community in Action: Partnerships amplifying underrepresented voices through local performances.
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Industry Connection:
Events and programming bridging artists to professional opportunities.
Acting Technique & Scene Study
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Voice Lessons
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Technical
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Real World Examples
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Industry Leaders
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Storytelling
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© 2025 Los Angeles Community of Acting of Entertainment. Presented by Future Artists of Los Angeles a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.