THE ACTOR
YOU WERE
MEANT TO BE.
You don't need experience. You don't need
connections. You need the right training — the same
method that built the careers of Brando,
De Niro, and Ruffalo.
1986
Established in
26+
Oscar Nominations
40+
Countries Represented
The Technique
ACTING
FOR
SCREEN.
Some acting teachers will tell you to dig into your pain. Stella Adler disagreed — and the actors she trained became legends. Her technique uses imagination, not trauma, to create performances that are truthful, powerful, and built to last.
Founded in Hollywood in 1986, we've trained the actors you watch on screen today. Our faculty are working professionals — directors, casting agents, and actors with real credits who know exactly what it takes to book.
"The word 'talent' is overrated. It's about training."
— Stella Adler
Programs & Workshops
YOUR FIRST
STEP ON SET.
Every program is designed to help you build your craft and up your game.
In-Person · Hollywood
TWO-YEAR CONSERVATORY
Starts March 2026
24 months immersed in your imagination. Full time students may in the Late Summer of Spring terms. Faculty evaluate students at the end of every term; pending evaluation, students may move upward.
In-Person · Hollywood
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Enroll any term · All levels
Classes may also be taken on a part-time basis. Students may begin their studies at the beginning of any term and cannot take classes that have prerequisites before filling the requirements.
In-Person · Online
WORKSHOPS
Year-round offerings
Spend as little as one week to a month in our introductory workshops, led by our two year program instructors. All levels welcome.
What Students Say
LIVES CHANGED.
CAREERS LAUNCHED.
"I love this school. Great program, great teachers who studied directly with Stella Adler, great technique! What makes this school different is the camaraderie among the students, a sense of belonging and support. It's the right place to grow as an actor. I couldn't be happier with my choice!!!"
Ambra Ferraris
★★★★★
"Very professional and disciplined school! They know the craft like you know your name. So nice & warm environment that makes you feel like your second home. In Stella not only you get great acting training but you grow as human being as well."
Matilda G.
★★★★★
"I have been producing theatre productions in Los Angeles for more than 20 years — and it was so nice to come back to the Adler! Our festival 'SHORT + SWEET' ran for 3 weeks, with 62 plays and 300+ actors. I don't think any other venue or school would have been as supportive."
Kaz M.
What Students Say
LIVES CHANGED.
CAREERS LAUNCHED.
★★★★★
"I love this school. Great program, great teachers who studied directly with Stella Adler, great technique! What makes this school different is the camaraderie among the students, a sense of belonging and support. It's the right place to grow as an actor. I couldn't be happier with my choice!!!"
★★★★★
"Very professional and disciplined school! They know the craft like you know your name. So nice & warm environment that makes you feel like your second home. In Stella not only you get great acting training but you grow as human being as well."
★★★★★
"I have been producing theatre productions in Los Angeles for more than 20 years — and it was so nice to come back to the Adler! Our festival 'SHORT + SWEET' ran for 3 weeks, with 62 plays and 300+ actors. I don't think any other venue or school would have been as supportive."
Ambra Ferraris
Matilda G.
Kaz M.
Our Alumni
TRAINED HERE.
CELEBRATED
EVERYWHERE.
MARLON BRANDO
Acting Legend
The Godfather · A Streetcar Named Desire · Apocalypse Now
MARK RUFFALO
Academy Award Nominee
The Avengers · Spotlight · Poor Things
SALMA HAYEK
International Movie Star
Actress · Director · Producer
ROBERT DE NIRO
Two-Time Oscar Winner
Taxi Driver · Raging Bull · The Godfather Part II
BENICIO DEL TORO
Academy Award Winner
Traffic · Sicario · Che
claudia doumit
Film & TV
The Boys · The Fox
"
Life beats down and crushes the soul
and art reminds you that you have one.
— Stella Adler
One Conversation. Zero Pressure.
THE FIRST
STEP IS
FREE.
Book a free 60-minute info session with our admissions team. No audition, no commitment, no sales pitch — just an honest conversation about where you are, where you want to go, and whether we're the right fit.
Schollarships available
No experience required — ever
Free 60-minute info session, no strings attached
In-person in Hollywood + online worldwide
Legal & Compliance
Consumer Information
Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre-Los Angeles is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. www.bppe.ca.gov
John Jack Rodgers — Executive Director · [email protected] Wendy Taylor-Smith — Administrative Director · [email protected]
Alex Aves — Director of Student Affairs / Intl. Advisor · [email protected] Nick Foran — Technical Director · Tim Kopacz — International Student Advisor [email protected]
STELLA ADLER
Academy of Acting
The original Los Angeles acting school. Training actors for film and television since 1986.
Contact
6773 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
Office hours
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm PST
Administration hours
Mon-Wed 9am-5pm PST