Christy Arington

Christy Arington has been an actor, director and teaching artist for over 25 years. A founding member and current Artistic Director of Lakeside Shakespeare Theatre, she was the education director for 13 years, building a vibrant and continually growing educational program. Christy is the current Artistic Director for LST. Having taught high school and college theatre courses for over 10 years, she brings a bevy of experience and passion to her teaching. As an actor, Christy has worked with many Chicago area Storefront Theatres including Strawdog, Irish Theatre of Chicago, Wildclaw Theatre, The Mammals, The Factory and many others. Her experience with classical texts both as an actor and director is extensive. Last summer, Christy directed The Rover for LST and in the Spring she will direct a new work for The Factory Theatre. Christy received her Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from the University of Georgia and in 2001 was awarded The Mark Twain Comedic Acting award at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Testimonials

Christy (Arington - Level 3) helped me to dig deeper in terms of personalization. Her feedback is always honest and intentional and the energy she gives her class is amazing.

— Warren Baskin III

Christy (Arington - Level 2) excels in teaching you to own your choices and decisions as an actor. She does a wonderful job of making you feel empowered.

— Jenean Truesdell

Christy Arington (Level 2) is great at helping every student progress to the next level of their acting.

— Wally Singer

The environment in Christy Arington's (Level 2) class is such a supportive environment to be in. It was a space to be vulnerable and take risks. I always felt incredibly supported and challenged.

— Oana Ionut

Christy Arington (Level 2) helped me to go deeper as an actor. She always brought about ideas I hadn't thought about. Christy helped all of us to see that details are important when making acting choices. I feel like a better performer after this class.

— Anthony Bradley

Christy Arington (Level 2) was very honest with and observant of each student. She was always engaged and gave great feedback! A total pro who made class exciting and fun.

— Christopher W. Paschal

Christy's passion and skill really show in her teaching. I'm so glad I took this class.

— Jordan Campo

This class exceeded my expectations! I felt safe and encouraged to take acting risks. Christy (Arington - Level 2) gave great direction which enabled each of us in the class to grow as actors.

— Andrea Conway-Diaz

Online Testimonial

Look Who's Working!

ASC faculty member Charles Andrew Gardner booked a McDonald's Voiceover commercial. He also appeared onstage and, with the Covid19 pandemic stopping live theatre, via streaming in TimeLine Theatre's Kill Move Paradise.

ASC faculty member Christina Gorman performed the co-star role of Terrie Cross for Season 5 of Chicago Med.

Adria Dawn

ASC faculty member Adria Dawn performed a guest star role on season 5 of Chicago Med.

ASC faculty member Norm Boucher booked a commercial voiceover for United Healthcare.

ASC alum CeCe Russo was originally cast as the understudy for the lead role of Woman at Oil Lamp Theater's play Now and Then before its postponement due to Covid19.

ASC alum Huy Nguyen played George Tesman in TUTA Theatre's production of Hedda Gabler: A Play With Live Music.

ASC alum Larissa Belova shot a short film, Sunshine at Midnight, and performed in the sold-out stage reading of Vagina Monologues from Golden Ticket Productions

ASC alum Max Thomas performed on the MAINSTAGE in The Second City’s 108th Revue Do You Believe in Madness.

ASC alum Inglish Washington performed in Rise of a Black Man at AFC Multicultural Theater.

ASC alum Anne Wrider played Adlai Stevenson in City Lit's production of Thirteen Days.

ASC faculty member Linda Gillum performed in Top Girls by Caryl Churchill directed by Keira Fromm at Remy Bumppo Theatre at Theatre Wit.

ASC alum Meredith Brasher performed as Hattie in Kiss Me Kate at Elgin Community College (directed by ASC Faculty Member Sarafina Vecchio).

ASC alum Bill Drain performed as Chancellor Boyd in MPAACT's production of Jeff recommended Spoken Word at the Greenhouse Theater Center.

ASC faculty member Jack Bronis performed the guest star role of Shimblecock on NBC's Chicago Fire.

ASC Alum Max Thomas, performed in The Second City’s Black History Month Show at Second City’s UP Comedy Club.

ASC alum Nick Page was cast as Orry in the Loop Player's production of Harry & The Thief.

ASC alum Lynnette Li was cast as Margot Vigoreaux in The Plagiarists production of Poison by Dusty Wilson.

ASC alum, Andrea Conway-Diaz, played Barbara Jordan, the first Black woman from the deep South to be elected to the U.S. House of Reps, in Voice of Good Hope.