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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

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LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts September 17

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.

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ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW

Starts September 17

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

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LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts September 17

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

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LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts September 17

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p - NEW SECTION - JUST ADDED!

Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.

Only 2 spots left!

This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.

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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts September 17

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p - NEW SECTION - JUST ADDED!

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

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LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts September 18

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

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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 is full.

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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts September 18

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

This class is full.

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ON CAMERA 1

Starts September 18

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Get comfortable in front of the lens!

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MONOLOGUE WITH LINDA GILLUM

Starts September 18

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Update Your Monologue Auditions!

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ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW

Starts September 19

Thursdays, 1:00p-4:30p

8 Week Class

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ON CAMERA 1

Starts September 19

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p - NEW SECTION - JUST ADDED!

Get comfortable in front of the lens!

Only 2 spots left!

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

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LEVEL 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts September 21

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

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LEVEL 2 SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts September 21

Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p

Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.

Only 1 spot left!

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!

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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts September 21

Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

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LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY

Starts September 23

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

Dive into the world of the play!

Only 3 spots left!

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

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LEVEL 3 SCENE STUDY

Starts September 25

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Dive into the world of the play!

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ON CAMERA INTRO

Starts September 26

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Start here!

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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!

Only 1 spot left!

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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!

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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!

Only 3 spots left!

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SCENE STUDY

Starts September 30

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

Gain script analysis skills and more in this challenging class.

Only 1 spot left!

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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.

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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."

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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts October 3

Thursdays, 6:00-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

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!

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GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Starts October 20

Sunday, Oct. 20th 12:00p-3:00p

Have a blast with this high-energy skill! Oct. 20th

Only 4 spots left!

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SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP WITH BOB MASON, C.S.A.

Starts October 20

2 Sundays, 10:00a-4:00p

Nail your next Shakespeare audition!

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THE EMBODIED ACTOR: ADVANCED

Starts October 21

Mondays, 6:00p-8:30p

DIALECTS: ONLINE

Starts October 23

Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p

Round out your actor toolbox with a range of dialects!

NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE

Starts October 27

Sunday, 10:00a-1:00p

Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago! Oct. 27th

VOICEOVER WORKSHOP FOR AGES 12 & Up

Starts November 2

Saturday, 2:00p-5:00p

Jump into the World of Voiceover! Saturday, November 2nd.

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!

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GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ

Starts November 3

Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 11:00a-2:00p

Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago. Nov 3

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: PLANNING A MOVE TO L.A. with AGENT ZACH GRAY

Starts November 16

Saturday, 11:00a-2:00p

LA Agent Zach Gray shares vital info for prepping a move. Returns Nov. 16!

TEENS SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP WITH BOB MASON

Starts November 17

Sunday, November 17th 10:30a-2:30p

A fun and fast intro to Shakespeare! Sunday, November 17th.

SHAKESPLAY - HAMLET: THE PLAY'S THE THING

Starts November 21

Thursday, 6:00p-9:00p

Explore the complexity of human nature.

NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS

Starts November 25

Monday, 6:00-7:30p

An introduction to the way we work and teach.

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!

Only 4 spots left!

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LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY

Starts December 2

Mondays, 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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ON CAMERA 1

Starts December 2

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

Starts December 2

Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts December 3

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

BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts December 3

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW

Starts December 3

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

8 Week Class

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

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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts December 3

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY

Starts December 4

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 December 4

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

ON CAMERA 1

Starts December 4

Wednesdays, 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 December 4

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts December 4

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

ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW

Starts December 5

Thursdays, 1:00p-4:30p

8 Week Class

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

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LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY

Starts December 7

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:30p

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 December 7

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts December 7

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

YOUTH: CREATIVE QUEST: IMPROV & WRITING WS

Starts December 7

Saturdays, 10:00a-2:00p

Learn how to devise your own work! Saturday, December 7th and 14th.

VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO

Starts January 5

Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p

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

SCENE STUDY

Starts January 6

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

Gain script analysis skills and more while working in this challenging class.

LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE

Starts January 9

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

ON CAMERA INTRO

Starts January 9

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Start here!

LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE

Starts January 11

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

BEGINNING MONOLOGUE

Starts January 13

Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p

Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Returns January 13, 2024

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

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More