The Playground - A Young Actors Conservatory
About
Century City conservatory founded by veteran youth acting coach Gary Spatz
The Playground is a young actors' conservatory founded in 2005 by Gary Spatz in Century City. The studio runs from Santa Monica Boulevard with state-of-the-industry equipment including theater seating, HD cameras, Sony monitors, and professional studio lighting.
Programs for Kids and Teens
Conservatory tracks for ages 5-18 plus adults:
- Kids classes (ages 6-12)
- Teen classes (13-17)
- Young Adult (18+) and Adult (28+)
- Private coaching and set coaching
- Summer classes
- Audition prep and monologue training
- Scene study, improv, on-camera acting
- Technique coverage: Stanislavski, Meisner, Strasberg, Chekhov, Hagen
What's Included
- Professional-grade studio facility (HD cameras, lighting)
- Comprehensive technique curriculum
- Set coaching for working young actors
Experience
Gary Spatz brings 25+ years of work with young actors specifically (not adult teaching adapted to kids). Professional-grade gear means kids train on equipment they'd encounter on real productions.