LACAE Theatre and School

09/10/2026

Our Through The Lens series allows actors to take on-camera acting classes with teachers who work in different areas of the entertainment industry allowing artist to gain a different perspective on their work and technique.

Next up, is Through The Lens: Reps with head agent and co-owner of Metropolitan Talent Agency, Tom Markley. Tom started in acting and transitioned to his work as a theatrical rep making him uniquely suited to teach actors not only how to hone their on-camera technique but also about what it takes to get a potential rep’s attention, how to maintain the relationship, and how to work together to set you up for success.

Limited spots available. Register through workshop link in bio.

Through The Lens classes are offered for educational purposes only. Participation is not an audition, job interview, or meeting for representation. Enrollment does not guarantee or imply employment, auditions, representation, referrals, or future professional consideration by the instructor or any affiliated agency, casting office, production, or company. No employment, representation, or professional relationship is created by participating in the class.

09/10/2026

Tickets and passes for the inaugural FALA FEST: Shorts Edition Film Festival are officially live!

Come celebrate Los Angeles filmmaking and filmmakers as you discover new storytellers, join the conversation, and meet your next collaborators. Whether you’re a filmmaker, actor, writer, producer, crew member, film lover, or simply someone who wants to discover what Los Angeles artists are creating, you’re invited to be a part of the weekend!

Get tickets at link in bio!

Hint: Use code EARLY at checkout for 10% off the price of admission! Available until September 19th

09/08/2026

Congratulations to our Sing Your Story students on their beautiful Singer’s Salon at LACAE Theater! An amazing time was had by all and your hard work, passion, and talent was on full display! 🥳

Huge thanks to Bella Cameron for capturing the day! 📸

Want to be a part of the magic this time around? Our next round of Sing Your Story with Perry Hart starts September 26th and runs for six weeks with a live performance on the LACAE Stage the last class.

There are just a few spots left! Nab yours today at the link in bio.

09/04/2026

This month marks one year since FALA opened our doors at LACAE Theatre in North Hollywood. And what a year it’s been! Thank you to every single person who supported us by volunteering, donating, teaching, attending events, booking events, taking class, and sharing our story. Can’t wait to see what this next year brings!

Welcome Home!!

09/03/2026

One year in, and year two is already taking shape!

Our September Call Sheet is live, with a look at everything coming to LACAE Theater this fall:

• ACT III Solo Shows
• The 2026 Graduation Showcase
• Together Onstage: A Community Cabaret
• FALA Fest: Shorts Edition
• Fall acting, voice-over, writing, and musical performance classes
• Programs for young artists
• Auditions for the incoming ACT III cohort
• Creative opportunities for local writers and filmmakers
• Upcoming shows and events from across our community

One time-sensitive note for filmmakers: today, September 3, is the final deadline to submit to FALA Fest. Use code FALAFEST10 for 10% off your submission through the deadline.

Read the full September Call Sheet here:

Celebrate one year at LACAE Theater in North Hollywood! Explore fall acting classes, September performances, FALA Fest: Shorts Edition, youth programs, and creative opportunities for Los Angeles actors, filmmakers, and writers as we begin our second year together.

09/03/2026

LAST CHANCE!!!! FALA Fest: Shorts Edition submissions close today. Submit through link in bio.

Festival collaborators include: Blackmagic Collective, CreativeChaos VMG, FYC Independents and Echobend Pictures.

Celebrating Los Angeles filmmaking and the people who keep this town running. Final selections announced September 16th.

Festival, tickets and passes available on our website through the link in bio.

09/02/2026

Getting ready to introduce this talented group of actors to the next phase of their journey with the upcoming Graduation Showcase.

Thank you to each and every guest who has shared their time, expertise, and advice throughout this process. And thank you to their fearless leader and director DEBORAH BAKER JR. for making it all possible!

The LAPAC Graduation showcase takes place September 26th @ 7:30 PM on the LACAE Stage. RSVP required!

08/28/2026

A huge thank you to Actor, Producer, and Writer Talia Tabin for coming and working with the Graduation Showcase class this week!

Talia recently appeared in Very Important People and In Memoriam. She has brought her voice-over talents to Harley Quinn and Evergreen and her skills as an improviser extraordinaire to I Think You Should Leave and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

The Graduation Showcase features students from both the LA Performing Arts Conservatory Acting Degree Program and the Acting Certificate Program. (ACT III: presented in collaboration with Future Artists of Los Angeles at LACAE Theater)

These students are preparing for their graduation showcase which will launch them into the next chapter of their creative careers! Thank you Talia for helping them along in their journey!

08/26/2026

Cameron Britton is known for bringing complex characters to life like serial killer Edmund Kemper in Mindhunter, time-traveling assassin Hazel in The Umbrella Academy, and computer hacker Plague in The Girl in The Spider’s Web.

Join him in this six-week online acting class as he guides actors on creating compelling characters that are unforgettable!

Limited spots. Early Registration Available. Online Class-Take From Anywhere In The World!

Actor, Director, and Drama Therapist Lara Gold is bringing her Meisner Fundamentals acting class to the LACAE Stage.

The Meisner Technique is globally recognized for helping actors to create grounded, spontaneous, and emotionally available performances. Lara brings her experience as a Drama Therapist to help actors safely go deeper into the work.

Limited spots available and already filling. Early Registration available.

Our first Through The Lens on-camera acting class with casting director Alexa Pereira sold out in a matter of hours!

Now we’re bringing you the next in the series with head agent and co-owner of Metropolitan Talent Agency, Tom Markley. Tom will use his years of identifying what makes an actor’s work undeniable as well as his own background in acting to guide students towards the type of performance that makes people sit up and take notice.

Our Through The Lens series is a way for actors to work with teachers from across the entertainment industry to gain unique perspectives on their craft. It is no way intended to be perceived as an employment opportunity or promise of a future professional relationship.

Filling fast. Early registration available.