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Offering challenging, professionally-driven training for professional actors, and for beginners ready to take a creative leap since 1981. Use the filter & discover all upcoming offerings! Click here for a full list of adult programs & youth programs.
Current Class Offerings
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts May 18
Sunday, 10:00p-2:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago with Linda Gillum & Catherine Miller. May 4th
ShakesPlay: Comedy!
Starts May 28
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare's comedies!Begins May 28th!
Only 2 spots left!
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GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ
Starts June 8
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago with Marisa Paonessa.
THE EMBODIED ACTOR WORKSHOP
Starts June 15
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Returns soon! Please join the waitlist to be notified when this transformative workshop returns.
GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts June 23
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-3:15p
Exciting 1 week summer camp for students grade 4-7 who want to explore many of the elements of what it takes to be an actor: relationship, text work, improv, monologue, and on-camera skills. Week Of June 23rd-June 27th.
Only 4 spots left!
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NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts June 24
Tuesday, June 24th, 6:00 p.m-7:45 p.m. on Zoom!
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
Intimacy Tools for Actors
Starts June 28
Saturday, 11:00a-2:00p
A workshop in consent, boundaries, and emotional presence for actors.
GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 7
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-4:00p
1 week summer program for teen actors who want to experience training in a professional environment. Students will tackle scene work, on-camera, stage combat, improv & more. Week Of July 7th-July 14th.
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts July 7
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts July 7
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Only 4 spots left!
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ON CAMERA 1
Starts July 7
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
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ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WTIH MIKAEL BURKE
Starts July 7
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Work with award-winning Chicago and regional director Mikael Burke. Begins July 7th.
Only 3 spots left!
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LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts July 8
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts July 8
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
ADVANCED ON CAMERA WITH RYAN KITLEY
Starts July 8
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
8 WEEK CLASS - Begins July 8th
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts July 9
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts July 9
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts July 9
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts July 9
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
CHICAGO TV TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER
Starts July 9
2 Wednesdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2-day workshop! July 9 & 16
ON CAMERA 1
Starts July 9
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts July 10
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
GAMING & ANIMATION WITH BRAD GRUSNICK
Starts July 10
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Add to your voice-over technique in this 6 WEEK CLASS!
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts July 10
Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts July 12
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts July 12
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts July 12
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreGRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts July 14
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-3:15p
Exciting 1 week summer camp for students grade 4-7 who want to explore many of the elements of what it takes to be an actor: relationship, text work, improv, monologue, and on-camera skills. Week Of July 14th-July 18th.
SCENE STUDY
Starts July 14
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills and more in this challenging class.
MASTERS SCENE STUDY CLASS WITH GEORGETTE VERDIN
Starts July 14
Mondays, 1:00p-4:30p
Focus on new works in this new 5-week class! Begins July 14th
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts July 15
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company! Begins January 8th!
This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.
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VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts July 16
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
Starts July 16
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
6 Weeks with Remy Bumppo's LInda Gillum! begins July 16th
GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 21
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-4:00p
1 week summer program for teen actors who want to experience training in a professional environment. Students will tackle scene work, on-camera, stage combat, improv & more. Week Of July 21st-July 25th.
Grades 1-3: SUMMER ACTING ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
Starts July 21
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-2:00p
An age-appropriate exploration of acting for 1st -3rd graders, this 1 week camp is a great introduction to the ways in which students can apply themselves to storytelling and on-camera work. Week Of July 21st-July 25th.
ON CAMERA INTRO: ONLINE
Starts July 28
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p on Zoom.
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
GRADES 8-12: TEEN INTENSIVE 2.0
Starts August 4
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-4:00p
NEW PROGRAM: For Teens who have completed our Summer Intensive or already have training. Build on your existing skills and take your acting to the next level! Aug. 4-8.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts September 15
Mondays, 6:00-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF | ONLINE
Starts September 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training...online! Begins Sep. 16th!