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.
Upon completion of one year with the Acting Ensemble, you will receive a certificate. Upon completion of two years or more with the Acting Ensemble, you will receive a diploma and with it can apply to Spotlight.
Please note that as a private institution, both the certificate and diploma are not recognized by the Répertoire national des certifications professionnelles (RNCP).
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 70 reviews Saba Yaqoob2025-07-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Alexa and Clarence run this acting school with nothing short of love for the craft and their students. They foster a safe environment for the students to explore their abilities as artists, which helps them see tremendous growth not only as actors but as humans too; given they put in the work and effort. There’s also a lot of fun and play involved to let loose. Clarence has helped me choose scenes that would bring out more of a dynamic range and his direction has been invaluable for my speech and performance. In my one year with The Acting Ensemble, I have felt a sense of community as well with students from diverse countries. I have learned so much from being at the Ensemble, from Clarence, Alexa as well as my classmates. If you are looking for English acting classes in Paris, look no further! Lauren2025-06-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve recommended The Acting Ensemble to many people over the course of last year! The size of the classes, the other students and the practice space make you feel at home with Alexa & Clarence! They’re amazing at seeing (through) you, reading you and helping you grow. Cannot recommend it enough! Ines dominioni2025-06-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It’s great!!! I really love it, it’s so professional yet everyone is so close, like a second family Neung R2025-06-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Une très belle soirée au théâtre Nous avons beaucoup adoré The Deep Blue Sea par the Acting ensemble. Les acteurs étaient excellents ! La mise en scène était vraiment originale, et la musique très bien choisie. Bravo à toute l’équipe. Nous avons passé un très bon moment. Ellen Derbyshire2025-05-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A truly welcoming and wonderful community of talented international actors. Alexa and Clarence have a lot of expertise and teach with passion, focusing on feeling and expression, helping us form natural believable characters. They have helped me to develop my acting skills and grow in confidence, and I highly recommend them! Raluca Nechita2025-05-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely love this class! Out of the many workshops and trainings that I have attended, this is a no-nonsense comprehensive training focused on movement and characterization led beautifully by the teacher. The atmosphere in the group, the fact that we work together on a production for the end of the year and the detail that is put into it were great experiences that even other 3-year programs failed to provide. I wholeheartedly recommend! Josephine Pruvot2025-05-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. J’ai rejoint The Ensemble en septembre et ces huit mois ont été d’un enrichissement incroyable. C’est une chance de pouvoir avoir accès à l’enseignement que nous transmet Alexa et d’explorer ensemble notre palette de comédien qui peut se révéler si surprenante et dense ! Mertol Ozaltan2025-04-25Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Where do I begin? The thought, the passion and the energy that goes into Alexa's classes was just wonderful to experience. As someone who came back to acting after a long pause, being a part of the Ensemble was a true privilege. Stefano Sullo2025-04-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Not even an entire year has passed and I've learned much more than what I had initially wished for. Since I already had experience, I expected a fair amount of new knowledge about acting to be learned, yet not a new method, I feel I didn't need it. Now, with more than one approach in hand, I can select which one suits me most or combine the two experiences lending me an understanding greater than before. On another note, about the group itself, it wasn't long before I felt a tight bond with the instructors and the students. This was an immense contribution to my learning experience as acting clubs/groups need this union where there is a collective growth. Chara Koutsokosta2025-03-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great job by passionate people.You learn and explore every second you are there. Couldn’t be happier✨