Bay Area Acting Studio

Bay Area Acting Studio offers Acting For Kids Tuesdays for ages 8–12 and Acting For Teens for ages 13–17, both with weekly classes from 4:30pm–6:30pm. It also offers summer sessions, including Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 Disney Week, Acting for Film & TV, Teen Acting Intensive, and Audition & Improv Week, plus Actor Reel Shoots.

Programs

• Acting For Kids Tuesdays — 8–12 · Every Tuesday from 4:30pm–6:30pm · $275 per month · Location: San Jose Studio. Build confidence, emotional connection, and on-camera acting skills.
• Acting For Teens (Ages 13–17) — 13–17 · Meets every week from 4:30pm–6:30pm · $275 per month · Location: San Jose Studio. Build confidence, emotional connection, and on-camera acting skills.
• TV & Film Acting Class Tuesdays — 18+ · Every Tuesday from 7:00pm–10:00pm · $325 per month
• Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 Disney Week! — 8–17 · Meets M-F from 10:00am–4:00pm · $549 per week · June 15, 2026 - June 19, 2026. Location: San Jose Studio. Actors will learn about comedic acting and work on scenes from popular Disney shows and films.
• Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 Acting for Film & TV! — 8–17 · Meets M-F from 10:00am–4:00pm · $549 per week
• Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 Teen Acting Intensive! — 13–17 · Meets M-F from 10:00am–4:00pm · $549 per week · July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026. Location: San Jose Studio. This week-long class is for teens only and focuses on improvisation, the Meisner Technique, audition technique, and on-camera acting skills.
• Youth Summer Acting Academy 2026 Audition & Improv Week! — 8–17 · Meets M-F from 10:00am–4:00pm · $549 per week · July 20, 2026 - July 24, 2026. Location: San Jose Studio. Actors will learn audition technique for film, television, and commercials, plus improvisation skills.
• Actor Reel Shoots — 8+ · Dates: September 19-20, 2026 · $455–$1,295 · Location: San Jose Studio. 1 scene - $455 / 2 scenes - $895 / 3 scenes - $1,295.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Price range: $275–$1,295
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 5:00pm

About the provider

The studio states that it has been teaching actors since 2000 and says Christy English has over 20 years of experience. It says its training covers both the craft and the business aspects of acting, and lists Meisner Technique training; Christy English studied directly with Sanford Meisner in a private 2-year intensive and Master Class. The facts also say youth clients have achieved recurring roles on Disney and Nickelodeon programs.

All instructors have Child Performer Services permits. The studio states it offers classes for adults, teens, and kids. Work hours listed on the contact page are Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 5:00pm.

What families say

“I recommend Christy English to anyone who is serious about exploring not only the art of acting, but the art of living. She has given me a newfound ability to focus on the other person, on the relationship, and on being present and in my moment. I trust my instincts now more than ever.” — Jennifer Siebel Newsom

“A few years ago, I was a kid with a dream that I nervously spoke about to only those I completely trusted, and I "acted". Now I'm an actor who owns his dream, passionately, confidently,” — William James Johnson

“Christy English has helped me attain my goals faster than I envisioned. In The Working Actor class we worked on vision, creating and maintaining a positive mental attitude ... She is very patient and keeps things fun.” — Anita Argent

Last updated September 18, 2026.