ASC alum Nate Santana is performing in Northlight Theatre's production of The Legend of Georgia McBride.
At ASC we are especially proud of our top-notch faculty. As working professionals, they bring years of industry expertise, enthusiasm, and skill to their classes. Our instructors are a large part of what makes studying at Acting Studio Chicago such a worthwhile investment in your career.
Studio Director
Rachael Patterson
Studio Director, Rachael Patterson has led Acting Studio Chicago for 22 years and worked in the biz since 1983.
Faculty
Adam Belcuore
Adam is a teacher and the head of casting at Tony Award-winning Goodman Theatre.
Henry Bolzon
Henry brings decades of experience as an actor, a visual artist, and as a meditation teacher extraordinaire to the table!
Norm Boucher
Norm brings a wide variety of stage, television, commercial, and VO experience to his energetic classes!
Jane Brody
Jane tours internationally teaching workshops in career building, Shurtleff, camera methods, Stanislavski analysis, and super scenes.
Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!
Stephen Cone
Indie filmmaker, director, and actor, Stephen Cone is one of Chicago's rising stars. We're thrilled to have him at ASC!
Esteban Andres Cruz
Estaban is a passionate and skilled stage and film actor, dancer, & teacher.
Adrianne Cury
Adrianne brings experience from Chicago's top theatres such as Writers, Chicago Shakes, and Lifeline.
Dado
Dado is a director and Ensemble Member of A Red Orchid Theatre.
Adria Dawn
Adria brings inside knowledge of on-camera acting from her expansive roster of tv, film, & new media credits!
Kate DeVore
Kate brings her knowledge as a speech pathologist and dialect extraordinaire to her voice and dialect classes at ASC!
Deb Doetzer
Deb Doetzer brings an extensive career in voiceover and theatre to her dynamic classes at ASC!
Ann Filmer
Founding Artistic Director of 16th Street Theatre, Ann brings her passion for new works to her classes.
Kirsten Fitzgerald
Kirsten Fitzgerald brings her experience as a renowned actress and is the Artistic Director of A Red Orchid Theatre.
Charles Andrew Gardner
Born and raised on Chicago's south side, Charles is an experienced actor, director, producer, and teaching artist.
Linda Gillum
Actress/Director Linda brings her warmth and experience in class and is the Casting Director of Remy Bumppo!
Jennifer Glasse
Jennifer's background acting and teaching with Court Theatre brings passion and dynamism to her classes.
Christina Gorman
Actress and fight choreographer, Christina brings energy, creativity, and industry knowledge to her classes!
Coburn Goss
We're thrilled to have TV/film, theatre, VO actor, as well as award winning playwright Coburn on our roster!
Michael Hayden
Michael Hayden is a Juilliard graduate and has been acting and teaching for almost 30 years.
Allison Latta
Allison has voiced commercials for numerous clients. She has also worked on stage and on-camera for 20 years.
David Leffel
Dave is a veteran VO artist and audio engineer specializing in sound for Radio, Film, and TV at BAM Studios.
AJ Links
As a casting associate for Paskal Rudnicke Casting, AJ brings a wealth of industry experience to her classes.
Jeff Lupetin
Jeff is an author and award winning VO artist recognized for his work for SC Johnson and Procter & Gamble.
Marti Lyons
Marti brings her extensive directing experience to her script analysis class & to her students at Acting Studio Chicago.
Doug McDade
Doug brings years of award winning theatre and on-camera experience to his work as a teacher and coach.
Matt Miller
Matt brings insight from his extensive career as a theatre, commercial, and TV Director/Executive Producer.
Jennie Moreau
Jennie uses her extensive Chicago and NY theatre credits as well as her on camera experience here at ASC.
Shade Murray
A true actor's director, Shade brings his experience as a theatre director and ensemble member of A Red Orchid.
Kurt Naebig
Kurt, a Juilliard grad, brings his 25 plus years worth of experience to his energetic and engaging classes.
Alice Pacyga
Alice Pacyga is an actor, improviser, and teacher. She received her MFA and BFA in Acting from NIU.
Amber Page
As an actress and yoga teacher, Amber brings her dynamic movement and positive energy to her classes!
Marisa Paonessa
Talent agent extraordinaire, Marisa, the owner of prestigious Paonessa Talent, is here breaking down the biz at ASC!
Rachael Patterson
Studio Director, Rachael Patterson has led Acting Studio Chicago for 22 years and worked in the biz since 1983.
Brian Plocharczyk
Brian's work as a VO talent has been heard in countless commercials and corporate videos, as well as in animated and gaming projects.
Erica Sartini-Combs
Erica is the Goodman Theatre's Associate Casting Director and all around casting maven.
Robert Schleifer
Robert is a teaching artist and actor, leading classes and workshops all over the world including several programs in Austria and Italy.
Janelle Snow
Janelle is a graduate of NU and Harvard and has been active in our acting community for over 2 decades.
Gretchen Sonstroem
Gretchen brings her passionate, dynamic, and inspirational style to her 20 plus years of teaching.
Danny Taylor
Danny Taylor has taught most recently at Emerald City Theatre and is the Director of Education for Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre.
Sarafina Vecchio
As an actor and teaching artist for nearly 20 years, Sarafina brings her passion and fearlessness to the table.
Paul Weber
Former Executive of Film and Television Casting for MGM Studios for 16 years, now an independent casting director and producer.
Henry Wishcamper
Henry Wishcamper is a member of the Goodman's Artistic Collective.
