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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.
Current Class Offerings
MASTER SCENE STUDY WITH JONATHAN BERRY
Starts October 6
Mondays, 1:00p-4:30p
Clarify your preparation to discover creative freedom. Begins Oct. 6th.
MASTERS SCENE STUDY WITH GEORGETTE VERDIN
Starts October 16
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Fearless Acting Through New Work. Begins Oct. 16th.
Only 1 spot left!
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VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts October 19
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
Only 3 spots left!
Learn MoreTHIS IS A BUSINESS: GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR VO CAREER
Starts October 20
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Sharpen your VO Business & Studio Skills. Begins Oct. 20th
SHAKESPLAY!
Starts October 20
Monday, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare! Oct. 20
BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts October 21
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level!
TEENS ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR KAITLIN SHAW
Starts October 25
Saturday, October 25th from 1:00p-5:00p
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw! Saturday, October 25th!
GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ
Starts October 26
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago with Marisa Paonessa. Oct. 26th
Only 1 spot left!
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COMMERCIAL COURAGE FOR YOUTH: AGES 9-12
Starts November 1
Saturday, November 1st 1:00p-3:30p
Find courage with commercial auditioning by breaking down the process with Casting Director Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, November 1st!
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts November 2
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago with Linda Gillum & Catherine Miller. Returns Fall 2025
THE EMBODIED ACTOR WORKSHOP
Starts November 2
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Nov. 2nd
SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP WITH BOB MASON, C.S.A.
Starts November 9
2 Sundays, 10:00a-4:00p
Nail your next Shakespeare audition! Oct 9 &16
GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Starts November 9
Sunday, 12:00p-3:00p
Have a blast with this high-energy skill!
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CHICAGO TV TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER
Starts November 11
2 Tuesdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2-day workshop! July 9 & 16
INTIMACY TOOLS FOR ACTORS
Starts November 16
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
A workshop in consent, boundaries, and emotional presence for actors. Returns Nov. 16
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts November 24
Monday, November 24th, 6:00p-7:45p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
ON CAMERA 1
Starts December 1
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
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LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts December 1
Mondays, 6:00-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 1
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 2
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 2
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 2
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
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 MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
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 MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
ON CAMERA 1
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreBEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 6
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
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 MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts December 6
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p
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 MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 6
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts January 4
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
SCENE STUDY: THE FAST AND FURIOUS EDITION
Starts January 5
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles with Adrianne Cury. Returns Dec. 2025
CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
Starts January 6
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
6 Weeks with Remy Bumppo's Linda Gillum! Begins July 16.
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts January 7
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company!
This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.
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LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts January 8
Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
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AUDIO BOOKS MASTER CLASS WITH ADAM VERNER
Starts February 14
Sat & Sun 10:00a-4:30p
Workshop covering all aspects of the business & performance of audiobook narration. Feb. 14 & 15, 2026