Actors' Rep | Bob Carter's Actor's Workshop and Repertory Theatre

About

Acting and improv classes for both kids and adults, plus specialized programs like Dreyfoos and Bak Prep coaching and acting for camera. Bob Carter founded the theater in 1980 after training with Lee Strasberg in New York alongside actors like Jane Fonda, and he's known for creating the first children's acting day camps in Palm Beach County. Classes serve all skill levels with both group and individual instruction available. Kids can join teen acting programs while adults have options like drop-in improv sessions. The theater also hosts performances and offers workshops, making it both a training ground and active performance venue in downtown Lake Worth Beach.

Bob Carter's Actor's Workshop & Repertory Company, Inc. in WPB, FL, offers education and training in theatre arts and produces professional theatrical shows with local talent. Known for its focus on dramatic experimentation, the company provides a range of classes, workshops, and improv shows for adults, teens, and youth

Programs (11)

• Bob Carter's Private Acting Class

  Workshop
  · Paid

  Bob Carter's Private Acting Class is perfect if your kid wants to dive into acting with personalized, one-on-one attention from a trained professional. Whether they're completely new to the stage or already have some experience, Bob and his team work with kids and teens of all skill levels to build confidence, refine technique, and discover what makes storytelling fun. Classes cost $25, and they offer a range of options including improv, on-camera acting, speech and diction, and Bob's classic actors' workshop series. What really sets Actor's Rep apart is that they're not just teaching performance—they've been a West Palm Beach institution since 1980, known for taking creative risks and doing theater that matters, so your kid gets trained by people who genuinely love the craft.

• Private Acting Class

  Private Lesson
  · Paid

  Kids work one-on-one with an acting instructor on technique, confidence building, and storytelling skills. The individualized format allows for personalized attention on specific areas your kid wants to develop.

• Acting for the Camera

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids learn the specific techniques needed for film and television acting, including working with cameras and understanding screen presence. The program covers the differences between stage and screen performance for all ages and skill levels.

• Teen Acting

  Class
  Ages 13–18· Paid

  Teens work on scene study, character development, and performance technique in 2-hour sessions designed specifically for teenage actors. The program covers both stage and camera acting skills for high school age kids.

• Speech and Diction

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids work on vocal technique, clear articulation, and proper speech patterns for performance. The 2-hour sessions focus on breathing, projection, and diction exercises to improve stage presence.

• Improv Class

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids learn improvisational acting skills through games, exercises, and scene work. The program focuses on spontaneous storytelling and building comfort with unscripted performance.

• bookaclass

  Workshop
  · Paid

  Bob Carter's Actors' Rep is a theatre school where kids, teens, and adults learn acting and improv from experienced professional teachers in an encouraging, creative environment. Whether your child is totally new to performing or already knows their way around a stage, they offer classes tailored to different skill levels, including group classes and one-on-one instruction, plus specialized offerings like acting for the camera, speech and diction, and improv shows. Classes run $25 per session, and you can sign up right through their website. What makes this place special is that it's been around since 1980 with a real reputation for bold, experimental theatre—so the teachers aren't just going through the motions, they're genuinely passionate about storytelling and helping young people discover confidence through performance.

• Bob Carter's Actors' Workshop

  Workshop
  · Paid

  Bob Carter's Actors' Workshop is perfect if your kid wants to actually do theater instead of just talk about it—they'll get hands-on training in acting, improv, and performance technique from professional instructors who really know how to build confidence in young performers. The studio takes students at any skill level, whether your child has never set foot on a stage or they're already performing and want to get better, and they offer both group classes and one-on-one coaching depending on what works for your family. You can explore different areas like acting for the camera, speech and diction, improv shows, and their classic workshop series, plus they offer special prep classes if your kid is auditioning for Dreyfoos or other performing arts schools. Classes start at $25, and this isn't some generic community theater thing—Actor's Rep has been around since 1980 and built a real reputation for doing interesting, even edgy theater that actually challenges performers and audiences alike.

• Dreyfoos and Bak Prep

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids prepare for competitive auditions at performing arts high schools through focused acting training and audition technique. The program is designed for students applying to specialized theater programs.

• Improv Drop-In

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids practice improvisational acting in a casual drop-in format with instructor Jess. No commitment required - just show up and join the improv games and exercises.

• Actors' Workshop

  Class
  · Paid

  Kids practice acting technique and scene work in Bob Carter's signature workshop format. The 2.5-hour sessions cover storytelling fundamentals and character development for all skill levels.