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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
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
Only 3 spots left!
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BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts August 5
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Begins May 14th
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
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SHAKESPLAY!: ROMEO AND JULIET
Starts August 6
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Dive into the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet! Begins Aug. 6th.
Only 1 spot left!
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CHICAGO TV TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER
Starts August 6
2 Tuesdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2 Day Workshop! Aug 6 & 13
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts September 10
Tuesday, 6:00p-7:30p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 16
Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
THE EMBODIED ACTOR
Starts September 16
Mondays, 6p-8:30p
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Returns Sept. 16th!
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts September 17
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: ONLINE
Starts September 17
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training...online!
ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW
Starts September 17
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
8 Week Class - Returns Fall 2024
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 17
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 18
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts September 18
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.
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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts September 18
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
ON CAMERA 1
Starts September 18
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
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MONOLOGUE WITH LINDA GILLUM
Starts September 18
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Update Your Monologue Auditions!
LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 21
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts September 21
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.
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LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts September 21
Saturdays, 3:00p-6:30p
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 September 21
Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts September 23
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 MoreLEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY
Starts September 25
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
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GRADES 6-8: ACTING
Starts September 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Saturday, September 28th!
GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS
Starts September 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, September 28th!
GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO
Starts September 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Saturday, September 28th!
GRADES 6-8: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts September 29
Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Sunday, September 29th!
GRADES 9-12: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts September 29
Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p
Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sunday, September 29th!
SCENE STUDY
Starts September 30
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills and more while working with Barb Zahora in this challenging class. Begins July 8th!
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts October 2
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.
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LEVEL 4 REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts October 3
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.
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K5-2ND GRADE: ACT & AUDITION
Starts October 5
Saturdays, 1:00p-3:00p
Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Begins Saturday, October 5th!
THIS IS A BUSINESS: GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR VO CAREER
Starts October 7
Mondays, 6p-9p
Sharpen your VO Business & Studio Skills. Begins Oct. 7th.
VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts October 20
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Starts October 20
Sunday, Oct. 20th
Have a blast with this high-energy skill! Oct. 20th
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts October 27
Sunday, 10:00a-1:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago! Oct. 27th
MASTERS THEATRE AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH LAUREN PORT, C.S.A.
Starts November 3
2 Sundays, 10:30p-3:30p
From Self-Tape to Callback! Returns Nov 3rd!
Only 4 spots left!
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ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts December 2
Monday, 6:00p-9:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts December 2
Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park!