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Class Catalog

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

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

Starts March 26

1:00p-4:30p

Back By Popular Demand! Sunday, March 26th and April 2nd!

ATTACKING NEW WORK: A NEW MASTER CLASS WITH SPENSER DAVIS

Starts April 4

Tuesdays, 1:00p-4:30p

Dive into new work! Returns April 4th.

AUDITIONING FOR SMALL ROLES: IN PERSON

Starts April 4

Tuesdays, 12:00p-3:00p

Nail those Film and TV auditions!

NEW STUDENT SEMINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS: ONLINE

Starts April 17

Monday, 6:00p-7:30p

An introduction to the way we work and teach.

ADVANCED ACTING FOR TEENS

Starts April 22

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Advance your acting skills with Shakespearean and Contemporary scene work! Begins Saturday, April 22nd!

GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Starts April 23

Sunday, 12:00p-3:00p

Have a blast with this high-energy skill!

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG

Starts April 24

Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p

An in-depth acting workout! Returns Feb!

MONOLOGUE: IN PERSON

Starts April 24

Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p

Knock your auditions out of the park! Kurt Naebig returns Feb. 13th.

ON CAMERA 1

Starts April 24

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

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF: ONLINE

Starts April 25

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

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

LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE: IN PERSON

Starts April 25

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: IN PERSON

Starts April 25

Tuesdays, 6:30p-9:30p

The perfect place to start your training.

BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts April 25

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

ON CAMERA 2: IN PERSON

Starts April 25

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

ADVANCED ON CAMERA

Starts April 25

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Ace your on-camera auditions!

This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 2.

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF: IN PERSON

Starts April 26

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE: IN PERSON

Starts April 26

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

LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY: IN PERSON

Starts April 26

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

ON CAMERA 2: IN PERSON

Starts April 27

Thursdays, 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

ADVANCED ON CAMERA

Starts April 27

Thursdays, 1:00p-4:30p

Ace your on-camera auditions!

This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 2.

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF: IN PERSON

Starts April 29

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE: IN PERSON

Starts April 29

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: IN PERSON

Starts April 29

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 More

BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts April 29

Saturdays, 10:30a-1:30p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO

Starts April 30

Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p

3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!

SCENE STUDY- THE FAST AND FURIOUS EDITION: IN PERSON

Starts May 1

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles!

CHICAGO TV TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER

Starts May 3

2 Wednesdays, 1:00p-5:00p

Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2 Day Workshop! May 3 & 10

LEVEL 4 REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE: IN PERSON

Starts May 4

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

INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO

Starts May 9

Tuesdays, 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

INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts May 10

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Expand your voiceover skills!

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

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

ON CAMERA INTRO

Starts May 10

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Start here!

GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ

Starts June 18

Sunday, 11:a-2:00p

Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago. Feb. 26

GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS

Starts June 20

Tuesday-Saturday, 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 20th or Week of July 17th.

GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS: IN PERSON

Starts July 10

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 10th or Week of July 24th.

GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS

Starts July 17

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 20th or Week of July 17th.

CONSERVATORY TRAINING FOR ADVANCED TEEN ACTORS

Starts July 17

Monday-Friday, 10:00a-4:00p

The Conservatory will provide a great opportunity for teen actors to deepen the audition skills acquired in the Clinic or ASC Teen Classes, and to expand their exposure to other acting techniques and Chicago professionals in a professional setting. ~Week of July 17th.

Grades 1-3: SUMMER ACTING ADVENTURES FOR KIDS

Starts July 24

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 24th.

GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS

Starts July 24

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 10th or Week of July 24th.

GRADES 9-12: SUMMER AUDITION CLINIC FOR TEENS

Starts July 31

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 July 31st.