KIDS ACTING CLASSES IN HOUSTON
ON-CAMERA TRAINING FOR AGES 8-18
At Spotlight Acting Academy, our kids acting classes teach real on-camera technique in a fun, supportive, and professional environment. Whether your child is just starting out or ready to level up, our classes build confidence, spark creativity, and prepare young actors for film and TV work.
Why choose Spotlight Acting Academy?
✅ Certified in the Chubbuck Technique
✅ Classes led by working actors and filmmakers
✅ Build on-camera skills and confidence
✅ Small groups with lots of individual coaching
We are proud to be Houston’s only Chubbuck Certified studio offering professional on-camera training for kids and teens—in a safe, encouraging, and creatively challenging space.
If you have any questions about our classes, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
Click the links below to go directly to information about our Monthly On-Camera and Filmmaking Classes, Filmmaking Workshops or our Live Performance Lab!
PRICING INFO
Registration includes four classes per month. You can join a class at any time! If withdrawing from a class, we require two weeks notice prior to the first of the month. We do not issue refunds or credits. If a class is on a waiting list, please join the waiting list and we will let you know if a spot opens up.
Our Master Classes are invitation only. Please enroll in the open enrollment class and an instructor will invite you to join the Master class as soon as they feel you are ready
Upcoming Workshops
Deadline of the Dead Halloween Filmmaking Workshop
Ages 11–15 | October 25 | 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Katy Location | $175
The clock is ticking… will your film make it out alive?
In this Halloween-themed filmmaking challenge, young creators will have just 8 hours to write, shoot, and edit an original short film before the deadline strikes. No second takes, no safety nets—just pure imagination and daring storytelling under pressure.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and write a short Halloween-themed script
- Learn spooky storyboarding and shot planning techniques
- Shoot your film with professional cameras, lights, and sound
- Edit your film under time pressure with instructor guidance
- Screen your finished film on the big screen
One day. One deadline. Infinite scares. Join us for Deadline of the Dead—the ultimate Halloween filmmaking gauntlet where only the boldest storytellers survive.
Teen Filmmaking Camp Thanksgiving Break
Ages 15–18 | November 24–25 | 9:00AM – 5:00 PM I Midtown Houston
Lights, camera, action! Spend your Thanksgiving break writing, shooting, and editing your own short film in our brand-new filmmaking studio. This two-day intensive camp is perfect for teens ready to dive into storytelling and hands-on filmmaking. By the end of the weekend, you’ll walk away with your very own short film and new skills to take your storytelling to the next level.
What You’ll Do
- Brainstorm and write a short film script
- Learn storyboarding, camera work, and blocking techniques
- Shoot your own scenes using professional equipment
- Edit your film with guidance from our experienced instructors
- Screen your finished film on the last day!
Camp Schedule
Day 1: Writing, storyboarding, rehearsals, and starting your shoot
Day 2: Finish shooting, editing, and final film screening
Pricing
Early Bird: $225 (register by November 10)
Regular: $250
Spaces are limited to ensure plenty of hands-on guidance. Sign up today and make this Thanksgiving break unforgettable!
🎭 Performance Lab 🎭
Spotlight’s Performance Lab gives students the opportunity to take their on-camera training to the stage!
In this 6-week add-on program, students will:
* Rehearse a short play * Learn the fundamentals of stage performance — blocking, projection, and stage presence
* Work as an ensemble to prepare a live performance for family & friends
✨ Who Can Join?
Young actors Ages 8 – 14! The Performance Lab is open to all students, but current Spotlight on-camera students receive priority casting and discounted tuition. Our Performance Lab classes are out our Katy location
📅 Schedule: 6 weeks of rehearsals + dress rehearsal + live performance
💰 Tuition: $295 (enrolled students: $250) Registration Deadline : October 23rd
DATES FOR REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCE:
Six Week Course meeting on Thursdays @ 5:30 – 7:00
Rehearsals on 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4 and 12/11
Dress Rehearsal: 12/13 @ 11-2
Performance: 12/13 Call time @ 6:00, Performance @ 7:00
This add-on gives young actors the best of both worlds: on-camera training for TV & film and the thrill of performing live on stage!
ACTING
Our kids acting classes focus on building strong, on-camera performance skills while helping young actors grow in confidence. Students train for film and TV—learning how to be natural and truthful on camera. Through scene work, cold reads, and self-tapes, kids discover how to break down scripts and make bold choices. Instructors certified in the Chubbuck Technique guide them through character development and emotional connection, even at a beginner level.
Many of our young actors go on to book roles or move into more advanced training with confidence.
FILMMAKING
Explore the behind-the-scenes magic of filmmaking! Filmmaking classes give kids and teens the chance to write, direct, and film original short projects—rotating through roles like director, camera operator, sound mixer, and editor. It’s a fun, hands-on way to build storytelling skills and confidence both in front of and behind the camera. Perfect for students who want the full film set experience or are curious about what happens beyond the actor’s role.
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