About Our Training

Arizona Actors Academy, under the leadership of artistic director Brandy Hotchner, MFA from The Actors Studio, takes pride in being the cornerstone of quality theater and film arts training in the greater Phoenix area. We are dedicated to providing conservatory level acting training, to rival the best MFAs in the country, but accessible to any working adult.  At Arizona Actors Academy, seasoned actors exercise their skills and new actors gain the foundations and confidence necessary to be seriously competitive in the industry.

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Spring Open Enrollment

Join in April

Two dynamic programs at Arizona Actors Academy are currently welcoming new students into April.

  • Meisner Technique with Isaac Byrne

    CLOSES APRIL 13th Develop truthful, instinctive acting through one of the most respected training systems in the world.

  • Improv Mechanics

    CLOSES APRIL 28th Strengthen creativity, spontaneity, and ensemble work in our premiere improv class.

Take Advantage of our Beginner’s Discount Offer.

Starting Line Special:

New students enrolling in Acting Foundations + Improv Mechanics receive Improv Mechanics for $150/month for three months. Normally $225.00. Available through April 28th.

Meisner Dynamics on Mondays
Improv Mechanics on Tuesdays

All New 8-Week Intensive Focus

Class meets Tuesdays 8pm

May 5 – June 23

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Old School Sketch, Starting May 5th

Ongoing Training For Beginners and More

Core Classes for New and Beginning Actors

Upcoming Events

Improvised Drama 7pm - Sunday, April 19th

🌱🎭 Unscripted Drama 🎭🌱

High Performance Improv Showcase Showcase

📅 Sunday, April 19th
7:30 PM
📍4820 E McDowell Rd

🎟 Tickets just $5

Improv In the Raw Featuring:

Quintan Figueroa

Melinda Bleasdale

Victor Irizarry

Anna-Maria Hernandez

Alyssa Puleri

Shout out to Barbara Sabbadini

SAVE THE DATE FOR

Saturday, May 9th at 6:00pm

Live action D&D event coming soon.

Other programs: