Teens who are interested in learning the craft of acting might want to consider taking acting classes in the San Antonio area. Performing Arts San Antonio is an organization that offers private acting and private coaching sessions, as well as a Summer Pro Camp. The classes are available to children and teens ages 4 and up, and are designed to meet the goals of students with different levels of ability. Modeling classes are also available. The summer camp allows high school and middle school students to put together a production during one week in July. The day camp is available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Teens who are interested in participating in staged productions and taking acting classes with their peers may also want to look into San Antonio's Stone Oak Youth Theatre & Dance Company. The motto of the company is "Building Character on Stage...and Beyond." It aims to provide students with the opportunity to participate in drama and the arts outside of school programs. Students can audition for summer stage productions and workshops at various age levels. The theater also puts on performances starring teens throughout the year.
The San Antonio School for the Performing Arts is geared toward children and teens who are interested in pursuing the arts in a professional capacity as opposed to as a hobby. The school offers private music, dance and acting classes, and also offers summer musical theater camps for students in different age groups. The acting class for TV, screen and stage is available for children aged 7 and up, and teaches students how to do scene studies, cold readings and trust exercises.
San Antonio is home to several talent and modeling agencies for talented teens who are looking to gain representation and begin a career in modeling. Teens who seek representation with a talent agency often must submit a package consisting of head-shots, a resume, a letter of interest and information on history and activities. Some agencies offer private acting sessions and other opportunities for teens who want to develop their talents.