The Playground Acting Conservatory

The Playground Acting Conservatory offers acting classes for kids starting at age 5, with programs for children ages 6 to 18. It also offers acting classes for teens, private acting classes with thirty-minute or sixty-minute sessions, and a summer acting program for ages 7 to 17.

Programs

• Acting Classes for Kids — Starting at age 5; programs available for children ages 6 to 18; kids ages 7-8 are listed for the summer program
• Acting Classes for Teens — Teens
• Acting Classes for Adults — 18+
• Private Acting Classes — Young actors · Private coaching sessions are available for either a thirty minute or a sixty minute session.
• Summer Acting Program — 7-17 yrs

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Weekend acting classes for kids and teens; adults in person classes every Thursday; private coaching sessions are held at The Playground acting studio.

About the provider

The Playground is a young actor’s conservatory focused on the craft of television and film acting. Gary Spatz has 25 years of experience working with children in the entertainment industry, and The Playground has more than 25 years of experience with young actors. Gary Spatz is described as one of the top child acting coaches in the world, and Backstage Magazine says The Playground is the best class for kids.

No experience is necessary for the contact form listing. This is not an audition for employment or for obtaining a Talent Agent or Talent Management. Private coaching sessions are customized to fit individual needs. The Playground Los Angeles is in compliance with labor Code section 1703.3.

What families say

“Backstage Magazine Says The Playground is The Best class for kids” — Backstage Magazine

“Roberta Reardon Founding Co-President of the SAG-AFTRA Union shares her appreciation for The Playground.” — Roberta Reardon

“Hear Dylan & Cole rave about working with Gary Spatz on Disney’s Suite Life of Zack & Cody” — Dylan & Cole

Last updated September 21, 2026.