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

"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

"(Kurt Naebig, Instructor, Advanced Scene Study) Has really enlightening examples, great emphasis on the importance of pre-work and being in the moment. Basically, if a student is open, this class is very rich for fast growth."

— Arya Daire

"This class (Master Scene Study) is a unique opportunity to work, observe, learn, explore, take risks, and network, all at once!"

— Laurie Carter Rose

"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