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.
Starts January 4
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts January 5
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
Starts January 6
Gain script analysis skills and more while working in this challenging class.
Starts January 8
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company! Begins March 6th.
Starts January 9
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
Starts January 11
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
Starts January 14
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 MoreStarts January 18
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Jan 18
Only 4 spots left!
Learn MoreStarts January 25
Directing, Writing & Acting for the Screen
Starts January 26
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago. Nov 3
Starts January 26
Have a blast with this high-energy skill!
Starts February 11
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts February 11
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
Starts February 15
Directing, Writing & Acting for the Screen New Feb 15 & 16 Workshop just added!
Starts February 16
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago! Feb. 16th, 2025
Starts February 17
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts February 17
An in-depth acting workout!
Starts February 17
Knock your auditions out of the park!
Starts February 18
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Starts February 19
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts February 19
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 MoreStarts February 19
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreStarts February 19
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 MoreStarts February 22
Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
Starts February 22
Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
Starts February 22
Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
Starts February 22
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts February 22
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 MoreStarts February 22
Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
Starts February 22
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 MoreStarts February 22
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
Starts February 23
Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sunday, February 23rd!
Starts February 23
Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Sunday, February 23rd!
Starts February 24
Learn from Chicago's hottest directors! Auditins
Starts February 24
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 MoreStarts February 25
The perfect place to start your training.
Starts February 25
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 MoreStarts February 26
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 MoreStarts February 26
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 MoreStarts March 6
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 MoreStarts March 9
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
Starts March 11
Gain script analysis skills and more in this challenging class.
Starts March 29
Workshop covering all aspects of the business & performance of audiobook narration. March 29 & 30.