Acting Classes in Paris
Our Essence
In the heart of Paris with a conservatory approach our company prepares actresses and actors for film and theatre. We pride ourselves with a collaborative ensemble approach.
We are a small company of no more than 40 actors, 2 teachers and 1 guest teacher. This intimacy provides care and security, empowering and enabling our students to grow and develop.
We offer a comprehensive training which includes character development, script analysis, acting on camera technique, relaxation, voice and body work. We devise and create our own performance pieces throughout the year. We have created a repertory feel, and have emerged as the bilingual home for English speaking actors in Paris.
Our Classes
The three main classes offer the methodological techniques from Strasberg, Adler, Hagen, Stanislavski, Meisner, and Yat Malmgren. We also include specialist instructors throughout the year to work on voice and body. The three main classes provide 10.5 hours of intensive and rigorous training and this is inevitably extended due to rehearsal exercise.
If you have a passion for acting, furthering your professional training or preparing for auditions into leading drama schools, our classes are for you.
Our Productions
Every year, the Acting Ensemble is committed to performing before a live audience at least one full production of a play or devised piece.
Our Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 58 reviews Darlene Muniz2025-02-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Acting Ensemble offers English-speaking acting courses in the heart of Paris. By joining the Ensemble you get to meet people from all over the world and work together to develop your craft. The classes are very mixed, from amateur to professionals in the industry. The environment is extremely collaborative and very friendly. It is a judgement-free zone where you are able to practice and try new techniques to develop believable characters. Clarence and Alexa have a wealth of knowledge of the industry and the craft. They are able to help each actor tap into their own artistic sensibilities by offering specific tools and techniques that help the actor understand their acting process. They truly care about the progress of their students and they take their time. Their guidance is helpful, considerate, yet straight to the point. If you do the work and take risks, you will see yourself progress in these classes. Thomas Comerford2025-02-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Acting Ensemble is a place where you will be welcomed with open arms by every single member of the company. Alexa’s passion, love and care to the exploration and creativeness is undeniable. This is why I always look forward to come back for more every week ! I can’t speak highly enough about the solidarity within the ensemble. My fellow classmates are very supportive of what I do which has helped me to settle in during my first weeks there. This is a place where you will definitely grow, alongside other wonderful actors. You will be taught and guided by people who want to see you fulfill your biggest dreams ! I definitely recommend joining for people who are making a first step in acting and for people with experience who are looking to sharpen their acting skills. Katie Rennuit2025-02-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Acting Ensemble in Paris is the rarest and most enriching of creative environments. Alexa and Clarence have managed to create a space for accelerated personal development, access to leading and thought provoking craft through a modern lens, all within an intimate structure of weekly classes for working actors. The Ensemble has challenged and pushed my own craft and capacity as an actor in a few short months, opening new channels of inspiration through physical and character work in a warm and close knit class of fellow students. An absolute delight to discover that this level of teaching in English is available in Paris to the acting community. Lineo Tseppe2025-01-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Acting Ensemble is a vibrant and multicultural space that helps actors grow in profound ways and has personally shown me a new depth of creative expression. The environment created by the instructors Clarence and Alexa is uniquely enriching. They both bring layers of understanding to an actor’s development that are informed by their respective professional and academic backgrounds but despite their differing paths, or rather because of this, they are able to create a wonderful environment through their synergy. This is especially felt during the Monday night class that they run together. This class is focused on Scene study and fine-tuning one’s instincts and expression as actors. They employ various techniques but always maintain a focused and human approach to teaching which ultimately leads to more resonant in our performances. I have personally felt my level of confidence and ability grow in the months since beginning classes with the Ensemble and I would highly encourage anyone looking to seriously grow as an actor. Nihad2024-11-02Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Teachers who listen, a motivating atmosphere and constant support. In short, everything you need for quality courses. U highly recommend it! Natasha Liu2024-10-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I enjoyed classes with Clarence and Alexa! The Viewpoints work was especially helpful for me in my acting process. They cultivate a wonderful environment to learn, play, and explore. I would highly recommend The Acting Ensemble for anyone who wants to be a part of a wonderful artistic community in Paris. Additionally, they bring in incredible guest speakers and teachers from time to time. yaelle amar2024-07-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I joined the Acting Ensemble last year and it’s been an amazing experience! Clarence is such a great teacher and I feel like I’ve learned so much over the course of the year. He truly encourages you to find your own voice and authenticity as an actor. Each class was always both instructive and fun! The Ensemble members are all so talented and kind, creating an amazing community I’m grateful to be a part of! Arthur Ooms2024-06-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. J’ai eu la chance de faire partie du groupe Acting Ensemble et d’interpréter le rôle de John Proctor dans Les Sorcières de Salem de Arthur Miller. Je n’avais jamais joué en anglais au paravant et j’étais très stressé. Heureusement, lorsque je suis arrivé, au delà de découvrir des acteurs très talentueux, j’ai rencontré des gens incroyablement gentils et très bienveillants grâce auxquels j’ai pu très vite me sentir en confiance. J’ai également été suivi de très près par la metteuse en scène qui à fait un travail remarquable et qui à réussi à voir en moi un potentiel que je ne soupçonnait pas. C’est donc grâce au support de l’ensemble de ce groupe que j’ai réussi à relever ce défi. Je suis très fier d’avoir fait partie de ce projet et je recommande vivement cette formation! Merci encore pour tout. Coea Moore2024-05-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had the privilege of studying under both Alexa and Clarence for the past year and it has been nothing short of an incredible and transformative experience. Their unique teaching styles and insight complement each other’s classes greatly, enriching all aspects of acting, making both classes an absolute blast and worth delving into and exploring. The care and attention that they provide creates a very nurturing and comfortable environment. The Ensemble is composed of a truly wonderful, caring, and diverse group of people that I feel truly lucky to have met and learned from, and I absolutely recommend it. Aggy Kuk2024-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Alexa has changed my life ten fold on a professional, artistic and personal level. When I came to her as a relatively inexperienced actor I struggled a lot and Alexa through her time, effort, empathy and expertise helped me in the right direction. She encouraged me to find my own individual sense of self, strengths as an actor and embrace my uniqueness. I will always come to her for coaching and advice and I couldn’t recommend training at Acting Ensemble more. Anyone would be very lucky to get a spot and get the chance to work with her or Clarence. I am beyond grateful for Alexa’s help over the years. Aggy K. Adams