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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
TEENS ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR KAITLIN SHAW
Starts November 7
Saturday, 1:00p-4:00p
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, November 7th!
YOUTH (Ages 9-12): THE SELF-TAPE SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Starts November 7
Saturday, 10:00a-1:00p
Young actors will learn to create confident, casting-ready self-tapes with guidance from Siobhan Reddy-Best (Stewart Talent Agent) and Jenn Noyes, C.S.A. (Karge Casting Director), while building on-camera audition skills. Saturday, November 7th!
Only 4 spots left!
Learn MoreTEENS: THE SELF-TAPE SUCCESS WORKSHOP
Starts November 7
Saturday, 2:00p-5:00p
Teen actors will learn to create confident, casting-ready self-tapes with guidance from Siobhan Reddy-Best (Stewart Talent Agent) and Jenn Noyes, C.S.A. (Karge Casting Director), while building on-camera audition skills. Saturday, November 7th!
Only 1 spot left!
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BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts November 17
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Begins Tuesday, Nov. 17th
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts November 24
Tuesday, 6:00p-7:45p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts November 30
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
Only 2 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts November 30
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH RYAN KITLEY
Starts November 30
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An Advanced Scene Workshop!
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 1
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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 1
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW
Starts December 1
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
8 Week Class - Returns Sep. 22 & 24.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 1
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 2
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 2
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 2
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 MoreADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW
Starts December 3
Thursdays, 1:00p-4:30p
8 Week Class - Returns Sep. 22 & 24.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 3
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 3
Thursdays, 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 5
Saturdays, 10:00a-1:30p
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 5
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 5
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
Only 2 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
SCENE STUDY: THE FAST AND FURIOUS EDITION
Starts January 4
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles. Starts Sept. 28th
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts January 6
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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
ON CAMERA 1
Starts January 7
Thursdays, 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 More
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts January 7
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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts January 9
Saturdays, 2:00p-6:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreCONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
Starts January 12
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
2 Monologues - 6 Weeks!
Only 4 spots left!
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AUDITION TO WRAP WITH SAMUEL ROUKIN
Starts January 12
Tuesdays, 1:00p-4:30p
Build a practical toolbox for every stage of the TV & film process.
2 DAY COMMERCIAL TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER
Starts January 12
2 Tuesdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Sharpen your commercial self-tapes & in-person auditions! Jan. 12 & 19.
DIALECTS: ONLINE
Starts January 13
Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p on Zoom
Round out your actor toolbox with a range of dialects! Starts Jan. 13th!
MASTERS THEATRE AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH LAUREN PORT, C.S.A.
Starts January 14
Thursday, Jan. 14th, 1:00p-3:30p -----Tuesday, Jan. 19th, 1:30p-4:30p -----Tuesday, Jan. 26th, 1:30p-3:30p
From Self-Tape to Callback! Jan. 14, 19, 26
CHICAGO TV TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER
Starts January 26
2 Tuesdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2-day workshop! Returns Jan 26th & Feb. 2nd.
VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts February 7
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 22
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout! Returns Feb. 2027
MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 22
Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park!
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 23
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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO
Starts February 27
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Saturday, February 27th!
GRADES 6-8: ACTING
Starts February 27
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Saturday, February 27th!
GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS
Starts February 27
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, February 27th!
GRADES 6-8: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts February 27
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Saturday, February 27th!
GRADES 9-12: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts February 27
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Saturday, February 27th!
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts March 14
Sunday, 10:00a-2:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago. March 14th, 2027
GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ
Starts March 14
Sunday, 11:00p-2:000p
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago with Marisa Paonessa.
DIALECTS 2: ONLINE
Starts March 31
Wednesdays, 2:00p=5:00p on Zoom
Further your studies and expand your skills with even more dialects! Returns March 31st, 2027