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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
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts April 29
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts April 29
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts April 30
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF: ONLINE
Starts April 30
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training...online!
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE: ONLINE
Starts April 30
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work. It's back!
Only 3 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW
Starts April 30
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
8 Week Class
Only 1 spot left!
This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 2.
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ON CAMERA 2
Starts April 30
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Expand your on-camera skill-set!
Only 4 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 1.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts April 30
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts May 1
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts May 1
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts May 1
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
ON CAMERA 1
Starts May 2
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
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
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts May 2
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts May 4
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts May 4
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
Only 1 spot left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts May 4
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts May 4
Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
GAMING & ANIMATION WITH BRAD GRUSNICK
Starts May 4
Saturdays, 11:00a-200p
Add to your voice-over technique in this 6 WEEK CLASS! Begins May 4th.
Only 4 spots left!
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VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts May 5
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
SHAKESPLAY!
Starts May 8
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare! Begins May 8th.
LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts May 8
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
Only 1 spot left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 4 REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts May 9
Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
SCENE STUDY- THE FAST AND FURIOUS EDITION
Starts May 13
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles!
BEGINNING MONOLOGUE: IN PERSON
Starts May 14
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Begins May 14th.
Only 4 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts May 14
7 WEEK CLASS!Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: PLANNING A MOVE TO L.A. with AGENT ZACH GRAY
Starts May 18
Saturday, May 18th, 1100a-200p
LA Agent Zach Gray shares vital info for prepping a move. May 18th.
DIALECTS: ONLINE
Starts May 22
Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p
Round out your actor toolbox with a range of dialects! Mary 22, 2024
The EMBODIED ACTOR
Starts June 13
3 Thursdays, 6:15p-8:45p
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Begins June 13th.
GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts June 24
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 24th or July 15th
Only 4 spots left!
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GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 8
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 8th Or July 22nd
Only 4 spots left!
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ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts July 8
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
SCENE STUDY
Starts July 8
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills and more while working with Barb Zahora in this challenging class. Begins July 8th!
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts July 9
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 July 9
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF: ONLINE
Starts July 9
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training...online!
LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts July 10
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p - Co-taught by Adrianne Cury & Sarafina Vecchio!
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 MoreLEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts July 10
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts July 10
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts July 13
Saturdays, 3:00p-6:30p
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 MoreLEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts July 13
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts July 13
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 MoreGRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts July 15
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 24th Or July 15th
SHAKESPEARE UNPLUGGED: ADVANCED TEEN ACTING WORKSHOP
Starts July 15
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-12:30p
Delve into the world of Shakespeare with confidence and ease in this program tailored for advanced teen actors! Week of July 15th
ON CAMERA 1
Starts July 15
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
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts July 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts July 17
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company! Begins March 6th.
This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts July 17
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 MoreGRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 22
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 8th Or July 22nd
Grades 1-3: SUMMER ACTING ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
Starts July 22
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 22nd
GRADES 9-12: SUMMER AUDITION CLINIC FOR TEENS
Starts August 5
Monday-Thursday, 10:00a-4:30p; Friday, 9:00a-7:00p
This exciting and energizing one-week program is perfect for teens who want to hone their theatre and on-camera audition skills as well as learn about the ins and outs of the business in Chicago. Acceptance is determined by a self tape submission. Week Of August 5th
SHAKESPLAY!: ROMEO AND JULIET
Starts August 6
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Dive into the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet! Begins Aug. 6th.