ASC faculty member Christina Gorman is performing in The River with Boho Theatre. She also fight choreographed Steep Theatre's upcoming Pomona.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Are you ready to finally take the leap and start your acting training? Learn how to build a solid foundation in a friendly, supportive environment where you’ll learn a practical way to achieve goals during rehearsal and performance. As a strong, effective approach to personalizing scripts, creating importance in a scene, and making clear, unique choices, The Guideposts found in the Shurtleff method are at the heart of what we teach in our classes.
- Physical and vocal warm ups to help train your instrument
- Theatre exercises and improvisation techniques designed to help build your confidence and to connect with your scene partner(s)
- Neutral scene work intended to assist in focusing on the importance of Relationship, Conflict, Action and Communication
- Script analysis which will give you the foundation for understanding the scene and discovering what you’re doing
- Scene work which provides you guaranteed class time to rehearse and perform scenes with partners. Contemporary American playwrights will be tackled specifically during the last 4 weeks of class.
You’ll also receive personalized feedback and guidance from passionate industry professionals who care about your journey as a developing artist.
At the beginning of each session we provide a New Student Seminar free of charge for all new ASC students. This dynamic and useful introduction to Michael Shurtleff's Guideposts is lead by actor, director and faculty member, Kurt Naebig and acquaints students to the common language and practices of the studio.
"The clarity that the Shurtleff method gave me definitely surpassed my expectations and gave me a definitive method to use when preparing scenes. I 100% would take another class as well as recommend to a friend."
— Siubhan Stormont
Required: No prior training is required- just tell us a little bit about yourself when you submit your application!
Tuition: $375
8 Weeks
Upcoming Classes
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Starts July 9
This class is full.
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Linda Gillum
Actress/Director Linda brings her warmth and experience in class and is the Casting Director of Remy Bumppo!Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Starts July 10
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Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!
Sarafina Vecchio
As an actor and teaching artist for nearly 20 years, Sarafina brings her passion and fearlessness to the table.Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
Starts July 13
No Class on August 31 due to Labor Day.
This class is full.
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Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!
Alice Pacyga
Alice Pacyga is an actor, improviser, and teacher. She received her MFA and BFA in Acting from NIU.Saturdays, 10:00a-1:00p
Starts July 13
No Class on Aug. 31st due to Labor Day Weekend.
Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Starts September 17
Linda Gillum
Actress/Director Linda brings her warmth and experience in class and is the Casting Director of Remy Bumppo!Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Starts September 18
Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
Starts September 21
Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!Testimonials
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I took both levels 1 and 2 of the core classes with Sarafina Vecchio. Sarafina is an amazing instructor! I was really nervous going in, but she put me at ease immediately with her warm and welcoming spirit. I can't believe how much I've learned already from just the first and second courses. I've been doing theatre for a long time now, but I've always struggled with a lack of self-confidence. Her encouragement and emphasis on positive feedback and constructive criticism really helped me to shake the nerves and drop my guard. Thanks to Sarafina, I've already been auditioning with a lot more confidence, feeling prepared, strong, and self-assured.
— Rebecca Fassbender
"Jack Bronis for Level 1 Shurtleff is great at giving balanced feedback as well as helping students to discover rather than telling them what to do. Jack is fun and engaging. He knows how to direct and encourage "newbies" like me."
— Roy K Pugh
"She (Linda Gillum, Instructor - Level 1) told me exactly what I needed to hear and work on in order to improve my skills and myself. I felt comfortable to be different and open minded. I have a new perspective on reading and speaking my lines."
— Jessica Abbinante
"I got some amazing great feedback to use toward my career! Linda (Linda Gillum, Instructor - Level 1 Introductions to Shurtleff) is awesome!"
— Gene Leonard
"Jack (Jack Bronis, Instructor - Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff) is very great at making students comfortable and finding ways to bring them (us) out of their (our) shells."
— Rashundra Dudley
"I learned a lot about putting a relationship together in a scene and what certain cues scene have. I always approached a scene better the second time around due to Jack’s (Jack Bronis, Instructor - Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff) feedback. Regardless of how bad I felt I did, Jack would push to me that I did well and that’s the purpose of the class, to learn. Jack also had some really good one-liner tips."
— Level 1 Student
"Having a break from acting in musicals as a kid, this class helped bring back my confidence and challenge my skills. I thought Jack (Jack Bronis, Instructor - Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff) was an outstanding teacher. I enjoyed learning the 12 Guideposts and also loved how helpful they were for every scene. I really enjoyed the class and will continue to use your feedback for the future. Thank you for bringing back my confidence on stage!"
— Meaghan Nelson
"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
"Jack (Jack Bronis, Instructor - Level 1 and Improv for Actors) was dope- very encouraging and challenged us to push our limits. I also appreciate how available he made himself for feedback and council. I really felt like we grew as a class in terms of taking risks."
— Kelsey McGrath
"Linda (Linda Gillum, Instructor - Level 1) was amazing, she was always calm and had a wealth of information for us."
— Danielle Schnurer
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