Chicago’s Premier Training Center for Actors since 1981

"The clarity that the Shurtleff method gave me definitely surpassed my expectations and gave me a definitive method to use when preparing scenes. Sarafina's (Sarafina Vecchio, Instructor - Level 2 Shurtleff to Scene) feedback was very constructive. I 100% would take another class as well as recommend to a friend."

— Siubhan Stormont

The Monologue class with Kurt Naebig was very helpful. Kurt has a vast amount of knowledge from his career and knows how to connect with his students. Kurt picked pieces he catered specifically to me and on the first audition I went on following the conclusion of class I booked a 9 week out of town contract!

— Dustin Rothbart

"I really appreciated the feedback and suggestions for preparing for auditions from Coby (Coburn Goss, Instructor, On Camera 2). I love ASC! As a matter of fact, a professional actress saw ASC on my resume and said that I'm enrolled in one of the finest acting schools."

— JJ Halloway

"PURE GENIUS! There aren't any words in the English language or any other language to express or convey to you how grateful and blessed! to have Adrianne Cury (Adrianne Cury, Instructor, Level 3 Scene Study) as an instructor!"

— Elvis Cirkic

"I learned as much from what Adam (Adam Belcuore, Instructor - Auditioning for Theatre) said to my classmates as I did from his personal feedback for me. He is just so so smart. I highly respect his take on actors and the audition process. --- I love it at ASC for many reasons; the faculty, the vibrant crop of actors engaged in a variety of classes, and the attention to detail and professional quality of the office staff. Well done ladies!"

— Laurie Carter Rose

"Our instructor (Norm Boucher - Beginning Voiceover) was almost instantly adapting to all of our levels and needs as we took turns reading. He not only had a keen sense of everyone’s personality traits and was able to help everyone at any of their individual levels. As a green beginner, I was so nervous starting this class. Thanks to the great staff and instructor I was not only comfortable to take risks by my second class, but by the end of the 8 weeks I’m so sad it’s over! I feel this class was well thought out. This class had a plan, a goal. A focus and yet felt spontaneous at the same time."

— Naomi Higa

"Linda (Linda Gillum, Instructor - Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff) did a great job. Nice way about her and positive and healthy approach overall. Just the right balance for beginner group and range of ages, talent, etc. I think the orientation by Kurt is a great introduction and the more that people experience it the more it helps to promote the studio and have people join classes."

— Level 1 Student

"This class exceeded my expectations. He's (Norm Boucher, Instructor - Beginning Voiceover) got a gift for reading people and tailoring the needs for improvement suggestions perfectly. He’s a true professional who knows his craft and communicates it so flawlessly."

— Beginning Voiceover Student

"Janelle (Janelle Snow, Instructor - On Camera 3) is the best, I would take this class again in a heartbeat. Janelle’s feedback is direct, insightful, and priceless for ANY actor."

— Aila Peck

"The first-day conversation was beautiful! I like the repetition of ideas and the different ways he (Shade Murray, Instructor - Master Scene Study) illustrated them in action, i.e. active listening, not diminishing your scene partner, accepting the offer more. The atmosphere that encourages respect for the craft and the safety to take risks."

— Scene Study with Shade Murray Student