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Offering challenging, professionally-driven in person and online training for professional actors, and for beginners ready to take a creative leap since 1981.  Use the filter & discover all upcoming online offerings!  Click here for a full list of adult programs & youth programs

Current Class Offerings

ON CAMERA 2

Starts September 21

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Expand your on-camera skill-set!

This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 1.

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GRADES 6-8: ACTING

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Saturday, September 23rd!

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GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, September 23rd!

GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins September 23rd!

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LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

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LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p

Dive into the world of the play!

Only 2 spots left!

This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.

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LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts September 23

Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p

Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.

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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts September 23

Saturdays; 11:00a-2:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

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GRADES 9-12- ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE

Starts September 24

Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p

Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sunday, September 24th!

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GRADES 6-8 ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE

Starts September 24

Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p

Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Sunday, September 24th!

Only 3 spots left!

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ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG

Starts September 25

Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p

An in-depth acting workout!

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MONOLOGUE

Starts September 25

Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p

Knock your auditions out of the park!

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LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts September 25

Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p

The perfect place to start your training.

Only 4 spots left!

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LEVEL 4 REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE

Starts September 28

Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p

Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."

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ON CAMERA 1

Starts September 28

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Get comfortable in front of the lens!

Only 1 spot left!

This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY.

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ON CAMERA 1

Starts September 28

Thursdays, 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 More

K5-2ND GRADE: ACT & AUDITION

Starts September 30

Saturdays, 1:00p-3:00p

Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Begins Saturday, September 30th!

VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO

Starts October 1

Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p

3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago! Returns Oct. 1st, 2023.

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NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE

Starts October 1

Sunday, 10:00a-1:00p

Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago!

Only 3 spots left!

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INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts October 4

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Expand your voiceover skills!

Only 2 spots left!

This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.

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DIALECTS 2: ONLINE

Starts October 4

Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p C.S.T.

Further your studies and expand your skills with even more dialects!

Only 3 spots left!

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CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE

Starts October 9

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

6 Weeks

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SCENE STUDY

Starts October 9

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

Gain script analysis skills and more while working on your feet with exciting scenes!

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SHAKESPEARE SCENE STUDY WITH BOB MASON: IN PERSON

Starts October 11

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

"Strong Reasons Make Strong Actions" - King John

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DRAMATIC TV MASTER CLASS WITH A. J. LINKS

Starts October 15

Sundays, 12:30p-3:30p

Work with Casting Director A.J. Links

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DOUBLE, DOUBLE TOIL AND SHAKESPLAY!

Starts October 25

4 Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Spend 4 Weeks with the Bard!

ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH AGENT, SIOBHAN REDDY-BEST

Starts November 12

Sunday, November 12th and 19th from 1:00p-4:30p

Up Your Audition Game With Stewart Talent Youth Agent, Siobhan Reddy-Best! Sunday, November 12th and 19th

NEW STUDENT SEMINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS: ONLINE

Starts November 20

Monday, 6:00p-7:30p

An introduction to the way we work and teach.

LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY

Starts November 27

Mondays, 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

ON CAMERA 1

Starts November 27

Mondays, 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 More

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG

Starts November 27

Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p

An in-depth acting workout!

MONOLOGUE

Starts November 27

Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p

Knock your auditions out of the park!

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts November 27

Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF: ONLINE

Starts November 28

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training...online!

LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts November 28

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.

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts November 28

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts November 28

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

ON CAMERA 2

Starts November 28

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Expand your on-camera skill-set!

This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 1.

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY

Starts November 29

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 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts November 29

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts November 29

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 November 29

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

T.V./FILM AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR AJ LINKS, C.S.A.

Starts December 2

Saturday, December 2nd and 9th from 1p-3:30p

Back By Popular Demand! Saturday, December 2nd and 9th

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts December 2

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts December 2

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 More

LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY

Starts January 6

7 WEEK CLASS***

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

THIS IS A BUSINESS: GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR VO CAREER

Starts January 8

Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p

Sharpen your VO Business & Studio Skills.

SCENE STUDY

Starts January 8

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

Gain script analysis skills and more while working on your feet with exciting scenes!

ON CAMERA INTRO

Starts January 10

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Start here!

INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO

Starts January 10

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company!

This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

LEVEL 4 REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE

Starts January 11

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 More

LEVEL 4 REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE

Starts January 13

Saturdays, 1:00p-5:00p

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 More