Offering challenging, professionally-driven training for professional actors, and for beginners ready to take a creative leap since 1981. Use the filter & discover all upcoming offerings! Click here for a full list of adult programs & youth programs.
Starts October 25
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw! Saturday, October 25th!
Only 2 spots left!
Learn MoreStarts October 26
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago with Marisa Paonessa. Oct. 26th
Starts November 1
Find courage with commercial auditioning by breaking down the process with Casting Director Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, November 1st!
Only 1 spot left!
Learn MoreStarts November 2
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago with Linda Gillum & Catherine Miller. Returns Fall 2025
Starts November 2
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Nov. 2nd
Starts November 9
Nail your next Shakespeare audition! Oct 9 &16
Starts November 9
Have a blast with this high-energy skill!
Starts November 11
Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2-day workshop! July 9 & 16
Only 4 spots left!
Learn MoreStarts November 16
A workshop in consent, boundaries, and emotional presence for actors. Returns Nov. 16
Starts November 24
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
Starts December 1
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 1
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 1
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts December 1
An in-depth acting workout! Begins Dec. 1st.
Starts December 2
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 2
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts December 2
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Starts December 3
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 3
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 3
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts December 3
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 3
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Starts December 6
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 6
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts December 6
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts January 4
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
Starts January 5
Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles with Adrianne Cury. Returns Dec. 2025
Starts January 6
6 Weeks with Remy Bumppo's Linda Gillum! Begins July 16.
Starts January 7
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company!
This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts January 8
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts January 11
Spend 4 Weeks with the Bard! Begins Jan. 11th
Starts January 14
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Starts Jan. 14th!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts January 15
Designed for Queer identifying actors to explore queer writers and non-traditional casting.
Starts February 5
Fearless Acting Through New Work. Begins Feb. 5th
Starts February 14
Workshop covering all aspects of the business & performance of audiobook narration. Feb. 14 & 15, 2026
Starts October 3
Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Returns October 3rd, 2026!