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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
COMMERCIAL COURAGE FOR YOUTH: AGES 9-12
Starts March 22
Saturday, March 22nd 1:00p-4:00p.
Find courage with commercial auditioning by breaking down the process with Casting Director Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, March 22nd 1:00p-4:00p
Only 2 spots left!
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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.
Only 4 spots left!
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DIALECTS 2: ONLINE
Starts April 2
Wednesdays, 2:00p-5:00p on Zoom
Further your studies and expand your skills with even more dialects! Starts April 2nd.
Only 1 spot left!
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TEENS ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR KAITLIN SHAW
Starts April 5
Saturday, April 5th and 12th from 1:00p-4:00p
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw! Saturday, April 5th & 12th.
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts April 15
Tuesday, 6:00-7:45p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
MASTER SCENE STUDY WITH LAWRENCE GRIMM
Starts April 21
Mondays, 11:00a - 2:30p.
Deep Personalization: Moment Before, During and After. Begins April 21st
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts April 21
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
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MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts April 21
Mondays, 12:00-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park!
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ON CAMERA 1
Starts April 21
Mondays, 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 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts April 21
Mondays, 6:30p-10:00p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts April 21
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts April 22
Tuesdays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts April 22
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 April 23
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts April 23
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Only 1 spot left!
Learn MoreLEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts April 23
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 April 23
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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Starts April 23
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 MONOLOGUE
Starts April 23
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Begins Jan 13.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts April 26
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p - NEW SECTION JUST ADDED - SEE BELOW!
The perfect place to start your training.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts April 26
Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts April 26
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts April 26
NEW SECTION! JUST ADDED: Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts April 27
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
Only 2 spots left!
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SCENE STUDY: THE FAST AND FURIOUS EDITION
Starts April 28
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills while working your acting muscles! Begins May 13th!
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts April 29
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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INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts April 30
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.
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LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts May 3
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p
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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NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts May 4
Sunday, 10:00p-2:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago with Linda Gillum & Catherine Miller. May 4th
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts May 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.
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SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP WITH BOB MASON, C.S.A.
Starts May 11
2 Sundays, 10:00a-4:00p
Nail your next Shakespeare audition! Returns Spring 2025 - JOIN THE WAITLIST!
ShakesPlay: Comedy!
Starts May 28
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare's comedies!Begins May 28th!
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.
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.
Only 3 spots left!
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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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 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-9:00p
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 July 10
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
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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Starts July 12
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
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.
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.
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.
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.