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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

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts January 4

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p - NEW SECTION, JUST ADDED!!

The perfect place to start your training.

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!

This class is full.

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SCENE STUDY

Starts January 6

Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p

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

INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO

Starts January 8

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company! Begins March 6th.

This class is full.

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CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE

Starts January 8

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

6 Weeks - begins Jan 8th

This class is full.

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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 is full.

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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 is full.

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BEGINNING MONOLOGUE

Starts January 14

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Returns January 14, 2024

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

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

THE EMBODIED ACTOR WORKSHOP

Starts January 18

Saturday, 11:00a-2:00p

Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Jan 18

Only 4 spots left!

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PERSONAL FILMMAKING: DIRECTING, WRITING & ACTING W/ STEPHEN CONE

Starts January 25

Saturday & Sunday, 11:00a-5:00p

Directing, Writing & Acting for the Screen

This class is full.

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GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ

Starts January 26

Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p

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

GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Starts January 26

Sunday, 12:00p-3:00p

Have a blast with this high-energy skill!

ON CAMERA 1

Starts February 11

Tuesdays, 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

NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS

Starts February 11

Tuesday, 6:00p-7:30p

An introduction to the way we work and teach.

PERSONAL FILMMAKING: DIRECTING, WRITING & ACTING W/ STEPHEN CONE

Starts February 15

Saturday & Sunday, 11:00a-5:00p

Directing, Writing & Acting for the Screen New Feb 15 & 16 Workshop just added!

NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE

Starts February 16

Sunday, 10:00a-2:00p

Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago! Feb. 16th, 2025

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts February 17

Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p

The perfect place to start your training.

ON CAMERA 2

Starts February 17

Mondays, 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 SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG

Starts February 17

Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p

An in-depth acting workout!

MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG

Starts February 17

Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p

Knock your auditions out of the park!

ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW

Starts February 18

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

8 Week Class

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

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON

Starts February 18

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts February 19

Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts February 19

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

ON CAMERA 1

Starts February 19

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

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts February 19

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 February 20

Thursdays, 1:00p-4:30p

8 Week Class

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

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

K5-2ND GRADE: ACT & AUDITION

Starts February 22

Saturdays, 1:00p-3:00p

Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!

GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS

Starts February 22

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!

GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO

Starts February 22

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!

LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts February 22

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts February 22

Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p

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

GRADES 6-8: ACTING

Starts February 22

Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p

Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!

LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY

Starts February 22

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 February 22

Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p

Learn what this voiceover thing is all about

GRADES 9-12: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE

Starts February 23

Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p

Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sunday, February 23rd!

GRADES 6-8: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE

Starts February 23

Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p

Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Sunday, February 23rd!

MASTERS SCENE STUDY

Starts February 24

Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p

Learn from Chicago's hottest directors! Auditins

LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY

Starts February 24

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 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF

Starts February 25

Tuesdays, 6:30p-9:30p

The perfect place to start your training.

LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE

Starts February 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

INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO

Starts February 26

Wednesdays, 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.

If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More

LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY

Starts February 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 INTRO

Starts February 27

Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p

Start here!

ON CAMERA 2

Starts March 6

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

LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE

Starts March 6

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

VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO

Starts March 9

Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p

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

SCENE STUDY

Starts March 11

Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p

Gain script analysis skills and more in this challenging class.

AUDIO BOOKS MASTER CLASS WITH ADAM VERNER

Starts March 29

Saturday & Sunday, 9:30a-4:00p

Workshop covering all aspects of the business & performance of audiobook narration. March 29 & 30.