San Antonio Film and Acting classes at BlackBox Music & Arts
Step up! Shine Bright! Develop Confidence and Creativity with Expert Acting Lessons | Ages 8 -17
At BlackBox Music & Arts, our acting lessons in San Antonio help tweens and teens explore the art of performance while building confidence, self-expression, and stage presence. Whether your student is new to acting or looking to refine their skills, our experienced instructors provide personalized lessons that teach acting technique, improvisation, scene study, and character development. Students gain the tools to shine on stage, in film, or in everyday communication.
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Acting Classes
Intro to Acting: theatrical exploration
Ages 8 to 12 . 1x per week . $120 month
Mondays 6pm to 7pm
60 Minutes . Trial available
Instructor: Scotty McKinley
This class fosters creativity, imagination, and early artistic confidence in a playful, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Designed for students brand new to acting
Focus on basic stage presence, voice projection, improvisation, and confidence-building
Intro to basic acting techniques
Expand skills in character development, script interpretation, and improvisation
Fun, interactive exercises to introduce the fundamentals of performance
Monologues and short skits
Acting: Stage Performance developmental acting
Ages 8 to 17. 1x per week . $145 month
Thursdays 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
90 Minutes . Trial available
Instructor: Jacora "koko" Watkins
Starts Thursday, April 2, 2026
Prerequisite: Ages 8 to 10, please attend Intro to Acting before attending Stage Acting
Our Acting Stage Performance class builds confidence and creativity while developing strong stage presence, voice projection, and essential acting techniques. Acting class helps students strengthen life-applicable skills like public speaking, self-confidence, communication, and the ability to think on their feet.
Develop stage presence, voice projection, improvisation, and confidence-building
Develop acting techniques
Expand skills in character development, script interpretation, and improvisation
Fun, interactive exercises as we explore all things performance
Monologues, skits, plays, music theatre
Why Choose Our Acting Lessons for Kids, Tweens and Teens in San Antonio?
Experienced Instructors: Our teachers specialize in guiding tweens and teens through acting exercises, scene work, and performance techniques in a supportive and engaging environment.
Flexible Lesson Options: Private and small group lessons tailored to each student’s goals and schedule.
Performance Opportunities: Students perform in showcases, student productions, and recitals to gain real-world experience and confidence.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Lessons cover acting techniques, improvisation, script analysis, character development, and stage presence.
Confidence & Creativity: Students develop self-expression, teamwork, and communication skills that extend beyond the stage.
Convenience for Busy Families: Tweens and teens can take acting lessons while siblings are enrolled in music or art classes. Our studio is conveniently located in Far West San Antonio, making scheduling easy for families.
Get Started with Acting Lessons Today!
Ready to help your tween or teen discover their passion for acting? Select trial button and take a class for free.
Call: 210-748-5599 | Email: admin@blackboxmusicarts.com | Location: Far West, 1401 Dezarae #6, San Antonio, TX 78253
View some of our student past Acting & Film Camp projects
Each short film was imagined, written, and brought to life by students from BlackBox Music & Arts’ summer and spring camps.