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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

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.

Only 2 spots left!

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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.

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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 1 spot 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.

This class is full.

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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.

ON CAMERA 2

Starts July 8

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Expand your on-camera skill-set!

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

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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.

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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.

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LEVEL 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!

This class is full.

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ON CAMERA 2

Starts July 10

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Expand your on-camera skill-set!

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

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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.

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LEVEL 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.

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LEVEL 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 More

GRADES 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.

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!

Only 3 spots left!

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CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE

Starts July 16

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

6 Weeks with Remy Bumppo's LInda Gillum! begins July 16th

ON CAMERA INTRO

Starts July 17

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Start here!

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.

This class is full.

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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.

MASTERS SCENE STUDY CLASS WITH GEORGETTE VERDIN

Starts July 21

Mondays, 1:00p-4:30p

Focus on new works in this new 5-week class! Begins July 14th

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RUNNING ON INSTINCT: A MASTER CLASS WITH LAURA ALCALA BAKER

Starts July 22

Tuesdays, 1:00p-4:30p

New Class wth Director Laura Alcala Baker!

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!