Copenhagen Acting School has been Denmark's strongest independent acting school for almost 25 years. We have trained more than 130 professional actors for the Danish and international theater, film and TV industry, previously under the name Acting School Ophelia. CAS offers two programs; a 3-year acting program + a 1-year international program in English.

As the only school in Europe, the training at CAS is based on American acting technique and in particular the Sanford Meisner method.

Our vision is to train Denmark's most authentic actors for film, TV, theater and other media. Artists of stature who can convincingly convey characters, actions and situations.

WORKSHOPS & MASTERCLASSES

Meisner Crash Course (Danish)

Friday, January 9 to Sunday, January 11, 2026.

The Meisner Technique is one of the best and most widely used techniques for learning the basic tools of the actor: contact, presence, spontaneity, relaxation and freedom of expression. Here you can take part in an introductory course to see if the technique is for you.

The course is 12 hours over a weekend, where we work with Meisner's recognized repetition exercise. No prerequisites are required - and we work based on the individual's level.

This course is taught in Danish.

GRATIS MASTERCLASS – Åbent hus i januar, februar og marts (Engelsk/Dansk)

Gratis masterclass torsdag d. 15. januar kl. 17-20.30 på engelsk og torsdag d. 19. februar samme tid – på dansk.

You can use this evening to gain insight into our actor training, to network with other artists or to meet us. You can also try out some of the courses we offer in our 3-year acting program.

Meisner Crash Course for International Students

February 20th - 22nd 2026

This is a class for international students and will be held in English.

This course is designed for actors who wish to take their skills to the next level by deepening their exploration of the Meisner technique and advancing into text and scenes. We will start by focusing on the Meisner technique's repetition exercise and then move into real text and scene work, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in both the technique and the material.

MEISNER INTENSIVE - For international students (English)

October 5th - November 23rd 2025 Sundays 13:00-16:00

Meisner Intensive is an 8 week course in Meisner Technique for international students. This masterclass is for actors/ students who is familiar with the Meisner Technique.

ONE YEAR INTERNATIONAL ACTING PROGRAM

Copenhagen Acting School offers a 1 year International Acting Program. Our program for international students offers fundamental and solid training for aspiring actors. The program is a full and solid program which runs from early September till the end of May. The...

Weekend Intensive – Scene Studies (English)

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This year's student performances

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Admission test for actor training

Dates for entrance exams for the 2026/27 school year:

January 31, February 28
April 11, May 30.

If you are unable to attend our in-house test, you can instead apply online all year round via a self-tape.

From dream to reality

You have an ambition to become an actor, but don't know how to make it happen?

The education at CphActing gives you the foundation to be strong and authentic on stage and in front of the camera. You get a toolboxthat gives you the craftsmanship to always play authentically and understand the style and context you are part of.

Copenhagen Acting School is ready to train you as an actor. Are you ready to be trained?

 

"Tanja Fleth Bønke and Simon Kaarfast were acting trainees in Gasværket's big production of Shakespeare in Love. Tanja and Simon's contribution to the performance was very valuable. It was a pleasure to work with them!"

Emmet Feigenberg

Rector DDSKS, former director Østre Gasværks Teater

Acting technique

Copenhagen Acting School's acting education is based on American acting technique. A method that always delivers quality and authentic presence.

Trailer for 'Salonen' - 3rd year project
Meisner's repetition technique

 

Meisner summarized his idea of good acting in the phrase: "to act truthfully under imaginary circumstances". And although there are very different methods and opinions on what it takes to achieve great acting, the vast majority agree with Meisner's definition.

 

"Impulse is God"
Rector

Carsten Kressner

The practical

Copenhagen Acting School is a private acting school that does not receive any public funding. Teaching and operations are therefore entirely student-funded.

The price for year 26/27 of the 3-year program is 59.000,-
It is possible to pay in installments.
 
The price for year 26/27 on the international program is 49.500 Dkk / 6600 €
It is possible to pay in installments.
 
The program is not SU-eligible, but you can apply for grants for young artists.
 
The school year runs from the end of August until mid-June around Saint John's Day.
 
Classes are organized so that there is room to work on the side.

"Did you know that there are a number of scholarships that art students can apply for? You can find an overview if you follow this link."

Sisse Garfield Lund

Student advisor and student coordinator

Opportunities for work during and after training

There are plenty of opportunities to take roles and other work during your training as an actor at Copenhagen Acting School. We even help you get exposure to potential roles.

Your new creative home in the heart of Vesterbro

Copenhagen Acting School is centrally located in Vesterbro in one of Copenhagen's creative meccas.

| Artistic Navigation | Actor | Project Creator | Creative Entrepreneur |

You will be trained to be more than an actor.
You get an artistic education.
You'll learn to be a team player.
And you'll learn to create your own...
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We have ongoing entrance exams. When the team is full, it's full.

Become part of a strong actor network.

At Copenhagen Acting School, we don't just train you to be an actor. We also help you get started on your acting career. We have collaborations with several casting agencies and prominent production companies who find their new talents with us.
At the same time, we educate and train you to be your own creator of creativity and launch initiatives that can promote you, give publicity and at the same time develop your talent.