Train All Summer at DC's Premier Acting Conservatory
Summer 2026 Conservatory Classes — Studio Acting Conservatory, Washington, DC
Start My EnrollmentWashington, DC is home to some of the country's most compelling storytellers.This summer, Studio Acting Conservatory invites you to become one of them.
SAC's Summer 2026 Conservatory Classes run June 8 through August 4 and meet twice weekly — giving you a concentrated, immersive training experience without leaving the city. Whether you have never stepped onstage or you are a working actor looking to sharpen your craft, there is a class in this schedule for you. No prerequisites. No audition required. Just show up ready to work during the 8-week period. For some classes, rehearsal will be required outside of class, and students have 24/7 access to our studios!
Save $125 on Your Summer Training
Save $125 when you pair an acting class with a voice and body class in the same semester.
Summer 2026 Classes
Core Realism
Actor's Process
$550Build your foundation. Actor's Process is designed for students with minimal or no prior experience. You will develop self-awareness, creative imagination, improvisational skills, and the use of your body and voice — culminating in an individual monologue.
Principles of Realism — Section 1
$550Develop a rigorous approach to text through stimulus-response, motivation, characterization, interplay, and subtext. Work moves from pantomime and improvisation exercises into full scene work on a character from a realistic play. Recommended pairing: Movement 1.
Principles of Realism — Section 2
$550Same curriculum as Section 1 — a second section for students whose schedules work better on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Recommended pairing: Movement 1.
Voice & Body
Voice 1
$375Develop the fundamentals of vocal performance — projection, quality, range, energy, and expressiveness — through relaxation exercises and physical work. A strong complement to any acting class.
Improvisation for the Actor
$450Expand your range of physical, vocal, and emotional expression through playful ensemble exercises. Learn to trust your creative impulses, develop spontaneity, and build real connection with other actors.
Movement 1
$325Learn to release tension, develop free movement, and expand your physical potential onstage. Covers specific work on posture, gesture, and expressive movement. Recommended pairing: Principles of Realism.
Styles
Auditioning
$550Learn the nuts and bolts of auditioning for professional work. Build a repertoire of contemporary and classical material, develop cold-reading and self-taping skills, and gain a working knowledge of headshots, resumes, and the business side of acting.
A $100 registration fee will hold your place. For placement assistance, call 202-232-0714 or complete our Inquiry Form.
Pair Your Classes and Save $125
Students who enroll in both an acting class and a voice and body class during the same summer semester receive a $125 discount. Suggested pairings that work well together:
Pairing 1
Actor's Process
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Voice 1
Pairing 2
Principles of Realism
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Movement 1
Pairing 3
Any Acting Class
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Improvisation
DC's Home for Serious Actor Training
For decades, Studio Acting Conservatory has been a cornerstone of the Washington, DC performing arts community. Located in the heart of the city, SAC offers conservatory-level training for actors at every stage — from complete beginners to working professionals.
The summer semester is one of SAC's most intensive and rewarding training experiences, with classes meeting twice weekly for maximum momentum.
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Start Your Enrollment Today
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You can also call 202-232-0714 to register. All levels welcome.