Kyiv has a number of schools where you can receive training. Here’s a look at courses that will help you master the art of transformation.
OBRAZ Theater School
OBRAZ is the first independent theater school in Kyiv, which opened acting courses not only for professionals but also for anyone interested. The goal of the school is to help each person feel confident, develop their creative potential, and learn to express themselves in any area of life.
Over 16 years of operation, the school has held 65 graduation performances, 597 open shows, received 37 awards at festivals and competitions. More than 15,000 students have attended the school, 76 of whom have entered theater universities.
The curriculum covers stage speech (working with breathing, voice, pronunciation, and spontaneous speech), plasticity (mastery of the body), managing emotions, reactions, and acting techniques that help achieve a playful state on stage.
If you want not only to master acting skills but also to unlock your potential, find confidence, and develop charisma, OBRAZ Theater School will be a great choice.
Address: Boul. Kudryavska, 49/13
Tuition Fees: basic three-month course – 12,000 UAH
ShowMax School
ShowMax School has been a leader in media education for over 10 years. It’s an offline course from leading Ukrainian producers, actors, casting directors, and directors. The program is based on film practice and covers all aspects of the profession of film and theater acting.
In three months of training, students master the basics of acting, participate in castings, and shoot in films, TV series, and commercials. Graduates receive an acting portfolio, significantly increasing their chances of landing their first roles. The course is suitable for anyone dreaming of working in theater, film, or television, wanting to feel confident on stage and on screen, and develop their voice, diction, and improvisation skills.
The training consists of several important blocks. During film practice, participants work in front of the camera with different genres: comedy, drama, melodrama, and fantasy. Acting helps overcome the fear of the audience, master character and role work. Speech technique includes diction, correct pronunciation, intonation, and breath control.
Address: Klovsky Uzviz, 7
Tuition Fees: prices must be clarified by phone +38 095 440 36 88
Creative School "Solomiya"
The Creative Music School "Solomiya" is located in the center of Kyiv and has been helping students unlock their creative abilities since 2011. They teach not only music but also acting skills.
The courses help improve diction, plasticity, communication skills, and confidence. The classes are suitable for children from 7 years old and adults without age restrictions.
The training lasts six months and covers the basics of acting and oratory skills, speech articulation, stage plasticity, and voice. Each stage includes work on diction, articulation, emotional expressiveness, and confidence in front of the audience. By the end of the course, students undergo final testing and receive a certificate of completion.
Besides acting, the courses help overcome the fear of public speaking, develop creative thinking, and improve interaction with the audience.
Address: Klovsky Uzviz, 8; Staronavodnytska St., 6A
Tuition Fees: 7,140 UAH for 12 sessions of 60 minutes
Remarkafilm School
Remarkafilm School offers acting courses taught by experienced theater educators with 25 years of experience. The program is based on the Stanislavski method and covers key aspects of actor development.
Students learn to work with their imagination, remove physical and mental blockages, and feel freedom and confidence in front of the audience. An important element of training is discovering one’s individuality, developing stage speech, controlling emotions, and learning to interact with a partner both in front of the camera and on stage. The program also includes exercises to develop coordination, emotional intelligence, and camera work skills. Every three months, filming or mini-productions take place, allowing students to solidify their knowledge in practice.
Address: M. Kotyubynskogo St. 14, 2nd Floor
Tuition Fees: starting from 2,000 UAH per month
Ukrainian Film School
The Ukrainian Film School trains a new generation of cinematographers, teaching students using the best global methods. The main goal of the program is to develop professional actors who can work not only in Ukrainian cinema but also internationally.
The courses are held at FILM.UA Studio – the largest in Eastern Europe, where new film projects are constantly being created.
The program includes theoretical basics of acting and many practical lessons. Students work on set, participate in dramaturgy classes, and master all stages of the film process. A key feature of the training is shooting short films, where acting program students gain real experience working in front of the camera.
Throughout the year, casting directors are invited to the school to familiarize students with the real requirements of film production and help them master the casting process. Networking with curators and lecturers allows future actors to immerse themselves in a professional environment during their training.
Address: M. Zakrevskogo St., 22
Tuition Fees: 50,000 UAH per semester
"Anti-School of Acting"
Unlike traditional schools, the "Anti-School of Acting" is a space for freedom, creativity, and experimentation. Here, everyone can be themselves, unlock their potential, and feel supported by like-minded people. The school is for those who want to develop charisma, work with emotions, and learn to confidently perform in front of an audience.
The courses help not only master the basics of acting but also learn to create your own reality through art. The instructors share proven practices and methods used in theater and film. Students learn to control their voice, body, emotions, and improve their stage speech.
Among the school’s courses, there is a special "Film Course" that allows students to gain experience working in front of the camera. The course consists of 16 sessions lasting 2.5 hours each. The program includes teaching the basics of screen acting, overcoming camera fear, and preparing for real castings. Graduates of the course are already filming in TV series and commercials.
There is also an acting-psychological course called "ProYavlenie." It is an author’s program aimed at finding inner freedom, overcoming fears, blockages, and learning how to inspire yourself and others. The course focuses on working with shyness, suppressed emotions, and psychological blocks. As a bonus, participants receive an individual session for deeper self-work.
Address: O. Dovzhenka St., 3
Tuition Fees: for the "Film Course" – 7,000 UAH, "ProYavlenie" – 12,000 UAH
Theater Studio "11"
The basic acting course at this theater studio lasts two months and covers the fundamental aspects of acting techniques. Students learn to manage emotions, strengthen their voice and speech, overcome stage fright, and master improvisation. The course is designed for beginners as well as those who want to enhance their artistry and stage confidence.
The training program includes working with the body as the main acting instrument, developing imagination, memory training, and mastering stage perception. Students learn to create truthful emotional states, work with partners on stage, and develop vocal expressiveness.
The course includes practical classes, physical and speech warm-ups, and rehearsal of key acting techniques. At the end of the course, students perform in front of an audience and receive a certificate.
Address: John McCain St., 20B
Tuition Fees: 3,200 UAH/month (8 sessions)
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