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Faculty
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 30 years and worked in the biz since 1983.
Faculty
Chris Agos
Chris Agos began his acting career in 1995, he continues to audition, work, and help other actors get what they want from their acting careers.
Laura Alcala Baker
A director, new work developer and ensemble member of Steep Theatre, Laura has directed at Steppenwolf. Paramount, The Gift & others.
Christy Arington
Christy has been an actor, director and teaching artist for over 25 years bringing a bevy of experience and passion to her teaching.
Adam Belcuore
Adam is a teacher, as well as the Managing Producer of Chicago's Tony Award winning Goodman Theatre.
Norm Boucher
Norm brings a wide variety of stage, television, commercial, and VO experience to his energetic classes!
Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis brings a wealth of acting, improv, and directing experience to his teaching at ASC!
Lili-Anne Brown
GUEST DIRECTOR Lili-Anne has performed in, directed, and produced many award-winning shows.
Mikael Burke
Mikael is a director and educator. He's worked at Goodman, Chicago Shakes, TimeLine, Remy Bumppo, Northlight, Raven & more.
Sarah Charipar
Sarah brings her camera expertise and her extensive teaching credentials to ASC!
Stephen Cone
Indie filmmaker, director, and actor. We're thrilled to have Stephen at ASC!
Sydney Rene Cox
Sydney is an actor and intimacy coordinator working at the intersection of performance, consent, & embodied storytelling.
Esteban Andres Cruz
Esteban 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.
Kate DeVore
Kate brings her knowledge and extensive experience as a speech pathologist and dialect coach 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!
Kirsten Fitzgerald
Kirsten Fitzgerald brings her experience as a renowned actress and is the Artistic Director of A Red Orchid Theatre.
Mary Franke
Mary specializes in working with younger talent!
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 to class and is the Casting Director of Remy Bumppo!
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!
Dawn Gray
Dawn Gray's mission of Gray Talent Group is to develop actors and take them to the next level of their career.
Zach Gray
Zach has been an agent for 11 years and launched Gray Talent's L.A. Office.
Lawrence Grimm
Lawrence Grimm is an Actor and Master Teaching Artist based in Chicago. He is a founding member of A Red Orchid Theatre.
Brad Grusnick
Brad is a highly experienced Gaming and Animation VO artist who brings high energy and fun to his teaching.
Terry Guest
Terry Guest is a Chicago-based playwright, actor, director, and teaching artist.
Ryan Kitley
A seasoned television, film, and theater actor, Ryan brings nearly 3 decades of experience to the classroom.
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 Director for nearly 11 years, A.J. 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
Guest Director: Masters Scene Study - Artistic Director: Remy Bumppo Theatre
Tara Mallen
Award-winning Artistic Director of Rivendell Theatre. Producer of numerous world-premieres.
Sandra Marquez
Guest Director: Longtime ensemble member of Teatro Vista and a Steppenwolf Ensemble member.
Bob Mason
Bob Mason has been casting director at Chicago Shakespeare Theater since 2000.
Catherine Miller
Catherine is a proud trans non-binary casting director, dramaturg, producer & gender consultant.
Matt Miller
Matt brings insight from his extensive career as a theatre, commercial, and TV Director/Executive Producer.
Joshua Moaney
Josh brings tons of experience in both theatre and on camera!
Jennie Moreau
Jennie uses her extensive Chicago and NY theatre credits as well as her on camera experience here at ASC.
Sara Mountjoy-Pepka
Sara Mountjoy-Pepka is an actor, improviser, director, and world-traveling mime. She brings enthusiasm and energy to the classroom!
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.
Marisa Paonessa
Talent agent extraordinaire, Marisa, the owner of prestigious Paonessa Talent, is here breaking down the biz at ASC!
Brian Plocharczyk
Brian works in VO and On-Camera with numerous commercials, corp. videos, and animated & gaming projects credits.
Lauren Port
Five-time Artios Award winner Lauren Port has been the Casting Director of the Goodman Theatre since 2019.
Siobhan Reddy-Best
Siobhan brings her acting experience to the other side of the table as an agent.
Nate Santana
Nate brings his extensive theatre and on camera training to the classroom!
Kaitlin Shaw
Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin, brings her industry knowledge and expertise to the classroom!
Faiz Siddique
Faiz is a Chicago-based actor who is passionate about teaching youth and teens!
Claire Simon
President/Director of Casting - Simon Casting
Rachel Sledd Iannantuoni
An actress and director, Rachel has many TV/Film credits and has worked at theatres such as Goodman, Milwaukee Rep. & Court.
Janelle Snow
Janelle is a graduate of NU and Harvard and has been active in our acting community for over 2 decades.
Danny Taylor
Danny Taylor brings his extensive experience as a performer to create a fun and dynamic acting class experience.
Risha Tenae
Risha received her MFA from Cal Arts and brings a wealth of stage & teaching experience to the classroom.
Michael Patrick Thornton
Guest Director: Founder & FormerArtistic Director of The Gift Theatre.
Sarah Tolan-Mee
An MFA graduate of Julliard, Sarah works with students on expressive embodiment in their work.
Spencer Diaz Tootle
Spencer is an actor, poet, sketch comedian and teaching artist. She is excited to bring play and joy to the classroom.
Jessica Dean Turner
With an MA from NYU in educational theatre, Jessica also brings her extensive theatre and on camera experience to ASC!
Sarafina Vecchio
As an actor and teaching artist for nearly 20 years, Sarafina brings her passion and fearlessness to the table.
Georgette Verdin
Gerogette is the Assoc. Artistic Director of Northlight Theatre and a member of Rivendell.
Adam Verner
Adam is an award-winning audiobooks narrator with over 700 titles recorded!
Donovan Wade
Donovan Wade is a Haitian-American actor & writer from Evanston, IL. He is excited to assist the youth programs!