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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
SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP WITH BOB MASON, C.S.A.
Starts November 9
2 Sundays, 10:00a-4:00p
Nail your next Shakespeare audition! Oct 9 &16
GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Starts November 9
Sunday, 12:00p-3:00p
Have a blast with this high-energy skill!
CHICAGO TV TUNE UP WITH MATT MILLER
Starts November 11
2 Tuesdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Tune up your TV audition muscles in this 2-day workshop! July 9 & 16
INTIMACY TOOLS FOR ACTORS
Starts November 16
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
A workshop in consent, boundaries, and emotional presence for actors. Returns Nov. 16
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts November 24
Monday, November 24th, 6:00p-7:45p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
ON CAMERA 1
Starts December 1
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 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts December 1
Mondays, 6:00-9:30p
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 1
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
Only 2 spots left!
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ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH JON BERRY
Starts December 1
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout! Begins Dec. 1st.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 2
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 December 2
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 2
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
Only 3 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts December 3
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 MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
ON CAMERA 1
Starts December 3
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 MoreBEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 3
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 6
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 MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts December 6
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 MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 6
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
Only 3 spots left!
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VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts January 4
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
Starts January 5
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles with Adrianne Cury. Returns Dec. 2025
CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
Starts January 6
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
6 Weeks with Remy Bumppo's Linda Gillum! Begins July 16.
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts January 7
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company!
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts January 8
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
SHAKESPLAY: A WINTER'S TALE
Starts January 11
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
Spend 4 Weeks with the Bard! Begins Jan. 11th
BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts January 14
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Starts Jan. 14th!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
DIALECTS: ONLINE
Starts January 14
Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p
Round out your actor toolbox with a range of dialects! Begins Jan. 14th!
QUEER ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH TERRY GUEST
Starts January 15
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Designed for Queer identifying actors to explore queer writers and non-traditional casting.
MASTER SCENE STUDY WITH LAWRENCE GRIMM
Starts January 20
Tuesdays, 11:30a-3:00p
Deep Personalization: Moment Before, During, and After.
MASTERS SCENE STUDY WITH GEORGETTE VERDIN
Starts February 5
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Fearless Acting Through New Work. Begins Feb. 5th
AUDIO BOOKS MASTER CLASS WITH ADAM VERNER
Starts February 14
Sat & Sun 10:00a-4:30p
Workshop covering all aspects of the business & performance of audiobook narration. Feb. 14 & 15, 2026
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 23
Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 23
Monday, 12:00p-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park! Returns Feb. 2026.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 23
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout! Returns February, 2026.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 24
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 February 24
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 25
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 25
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 MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts February 25
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
GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Sat. February, 28th!
GRADES 6-8: ACTING
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Sat. February, 28th!
GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn to tackle any script! Begins Sat. February, 28th!
TEENS ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sat. February 28th!
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 28
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 MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts February 28
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 MoreBEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
MASTERS SCENE STUDY
Starts March 2
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
Learn from Chicago's hottest directors! Jan 2026 auditions will be posted in Nov. Class begins March 2nd, 2026.
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts March 2
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 More
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts March 7
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 MoreVOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts March 8
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ
Starts March 15
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago with Marisa Paonessa. March 15th.
SCENE STUDY
Starts March 25
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills and more in this challenging class with Christina Gorman. Returns in March.
DIALECTS 2: ONLINE
Starts April 1
Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p
Further your studies and expand your skills with even more dialects! Starts April 1st..
K5-2ND GRADE: ACT & AUDITION
Starts October 3
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Returns October 3rd, 2026!