Spotlight Acting Academy

Spotlight Acting Academy offers Youth Acting, Teen Acting & Filmmaking, and Kids Acting Classes. The offerings are on-camera and film/TV-focused, and the Youth Acting classes are described as fun, confidence-building on-camera classes.

Programs

• Youth Acting — 8-10 · $175 per month · Fun, confidence-building on-camera classes. Youth classes for ages 8–14 are offered at the Katy location.
• Teen Acting & Filmmaking — 11-14 and 15-18 · $175 per month · All on-camera and creatively challenging.
• Adult Acting — 18+ · $195 per month · Professional training in the Chubbuck Technique.
• Kids Acting Classes — 8-14 · $175 per month · Professional training for young actors; all youth classes for ages 8–14 are offered at the Katy location.
• Teen Acting Classes — 15-18 · $175 per month · Training for beginners through advanced actors ready to train professionally and book work.
• Adult Acting Classes — 18+ · Mon and Tue, times listed below · $195 per month

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Price range: $175–$195 per month
• Facility hours: By appointment only

About the provider

Spotlight Acting Academy has been open since 2012. The leadership team includes Katie Martin, owner, instructor, and Chubbuck certified coach; Sommer Bruens, studio manager and instructor; and Alisa Martin, youth instructor. The program is a Chubbuck Certified Acting Studio and is described as Houston’s only Chubbuck Certified studio. Katie Martin is a certified instructor in the Chubbuck Acting Technique.

What families say

“Excellent in person acting classes for kids! My 12-year-old son has been attending the master classes and has blossomed in confidence and skill. The instructors at Spotlight are wonderful and really bring out the best in each child. Highly recommend!” — Rafael Ramirez

“I was a student here and I lovedddd this place. They got in depth and really helped me understand my characters more. The classes helped me find a process that worked for me. Also, just by attending the classes, I noticed my social skills increased as well as my understanding of my own emotions. I would def recommend this place!” — Ayra

“Absolutely loved the movie our son produced with Spotlight Acting Academy. Such quality acting lessons with Katie. Our son had such a great time. We will be sending our son back here for future productions. And will be recommending Spotlight to our friends” — Chad Gundry

Last updated November 1, 2026.