Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts

Santa Clarita School of Performing Arts offers film making, commercials, improv, theater workshops, monologues, scene study, acting technique, audition technique, voice-over, cold reading, modeling, and songwriting. The theater workshops cover the basics of acting on stage and end with a staged production. Scene study uses small groups of 2-3 people to work on acting with a partner.

Programs

• Film Making — This class focuses on the art of film making.
• Commercials — Instructs the students on how to perform commercials for auditions and booked jobs.
• Improv — Students will be working to strengthen their improv skills.
• Theater Workshops — Spend class going over the basics of acting on stage. At the end of the class we will have a staged production.
• Monologues — Study monologues to prepare for auditions and work on different techniques.
• Scene Study — Work in small groups of 2-3 people to work on acting with a partner.
• Acting Technique — You will learn and break down acting styles and develop your skills.
• Audition Technique — This class will focus on the specific techniques needed to give a convincing performance on stage or screen.
• Voice-Over — This class will focus on the skills and technique needed to be a voice over actor.
• Cold Reading — This class is to give you the skills and confidence to succeed at any cold reading audition.
• Modeling — This class covers all the technique and skills you will need to take your modeling career to the next level.
• Songwriting — A class that covers the technical and creative requirements for writing modern songs.

At a glance

• General schedule: At SCSOPA, our classes are centered around attaining the balance that every working actor needs to succeed on set. The classes are designed to help students free their creativity, and feel comfortable in front of an audience. Check our schedule for current dates and times.

About the provider

The program was established in 2000. Its mission is to make students the best actor, model, vocalist, and dancer they can possibly be in the entertainment business. It is Better Business Bureau accredited with an A+ rating, bonded with the State of California, voted Best of Santa Clarita in Acting, Dance, Modeling and Vocal Instruction for 11 consecutive years, and listed as a Santa Clarita Business Hall of Fame inductee since 2015.

Small class sizes; open door policy of admission; classes and/or seminars are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent.

What families say

“When we asked Alexa what she liked the most of SCSOPA she said she likes all the teachers because they make the classes fun and you learn at the same time. She really likes Mike because he is always in a good mood and gives her balloons. She also loves all the friends she has made.” — Alexa Archer

“I have been attending Santa Clarita of Performing Art School for four years. In each year I have learned so much about acting and who I am as an actor, and as a human being. I would like to thank Mr. Mike for giving me the opportunity to pursue my dreams at his school. Thanks to all the teachers that have taught me” — Josh Walker

“The teachers are beyond awesome, and not only are they fabulous teachers, but they too are actively in the industry, making them reputable sources to go to for any questions and concerns that may surge regarding future offers with agents, managers, projects, and such.” — Yowatzin Virues

Last updated October 4, 2026.