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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
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
Only 2 spots left!
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NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts February 16
Monday, Feb. 16th, 6:00p-7:45p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 23
Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
Only 1 spot left!
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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.
ON CAMERA 1
Starts February 23
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 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 24
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
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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ON CAMERA 2
Starts February 24
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Expand your on-camera skill-set!
Only 4 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 1.
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BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts February 24
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Only 1 spot left!
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LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 24
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
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.
Only 4 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
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LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts February 25
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
Only 2 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
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Starts February 25
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 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 26
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:oop
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 26
Thursdays, 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
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.
Only 1 spot left!
Learn MoreLEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 28
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
LEVEL 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 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF | ONLINE
Starts March 3
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training...online! Begins March 3rd!
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts March 4
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company!
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH JON BERRY
Starts March 5
Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
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."
VOICEOVER 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.
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts March 15
Sunday, 10:00a-1:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago! March 15th.
BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts March 17
Tuesdays, 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.
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SHAKESPLAY!
Starts March 19
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare! Returns March!
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..
VOICEOVER WORKSHOP FOR AGES 12 & Up
Starts April 11
Saturday, April 11th 2:00p-5:00p
Jump into the World of Voiceover! Saturday, April 11th!
COMMERCIAL COURAGE FOR YOUTH: AGES 9-12
Starts April 18
Saturday, April 18th 1:00p-3:30p
Find courage with commercial auditioning by breaking down the process with Casting Director Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, April 18th!
GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Starts April 19
Sunday, 12:00p-3:00p
Have a blast with this high-energy skill! Returns April 19th.
TEENS ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR KAITLIN SHAW
Starts April 25
Saturday, April 25th 1:00p-4:00p
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, April 25th!
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts May 2
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts May 6
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts May 7
Thursdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts June 22
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 22nd-June 26th.
GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 6
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 6th-July 10th.
GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts July 13
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 13th-July 17th.
GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 20
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 20th-July 24th.
Grades 1-3: SUMMER ACTING ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
Starts July 20
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 20th-24th.
GRADES 8-12: TEEN INTENSIVE 2.0
Starts July 27
Monday-Friday, 10:00a-4:00p
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! Week Of July 27th-July 31st.
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!