From professional courses to free acting classes, Rio de Janeiro offers many opportunities for the artistic soul.

Those looking for a recognized professional course in order to work as an actor or actress would do well to look for a technical or bachelor's degree in theater in a school such as Companhia de Teatro Contemporâneo or a qualified university.

However, if professional acting is not a requisite, a very good acting school is O Tablado in the lagoa neighborhood - Known for the quality of its classes and tradition in the teaching of scenic arts, it has been active since 1951 and received many awards throughout its years of work.