Wesly Clerge will be portraying the honorable Jean Valjean in Les Misérables at Uptown Theatre of Highland Park.
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GRADES 9-12: SUMMER AUDITION CLINIC FOR TEENS
This exciting clinic immerses the young actor in the professional acting industry.
Five full days of audition/acting classes include: cold reading, monologue, on-camera, and business skills. The week culminates in a showcase of monologues for some of Chicago's top agents, casting directors and theatre directors. During the week, students will learn from lunchtime chats with industry professionals, have headshots taken by photographer Aaron Gang, and will study with some of Chicago's busiest working actors/directors.
- Cold Reading- make bold choices fast
- Monologue- learn to personalize
- On-Camera- audition skills for commercial/film
- Business Skills- resumes/cover letters
- Lunch Q&A- Chicago SAG-AFTRA Agent
- Lunch Q&A- Casting Director
- Lunch Q&A- Professional Actor
- Headshots- headshots, photographer, Aaron Gang
- DAILY WARM-UPS- physical, vocal, improv, exercises
- Showcase- Friday performance for agents & parents- starts at 6:00pm
ADMISSION: This program is ideally suited for teens with strong previous training and experience who are looking to improve their skills and audition game.
When you apply please upload a headshot (a school photo is fine) and a resume. (Your resume should include a list of classes you've taken and any plays or acting experience you've had.) Once we review your materials we will contact you and request a simple self-tape of a one-two minute monologue.
Self tape audition
- Please slate your full name and age at the beginning of your tape.
- Include a 1 Minute Intro: Share a bit about yourself (hobbies/interests, tell us about your family, favorite trip, anything!).
- Prepare 1 contemporary monologue of 2 minutes or less.
- Please email your self tape via an UNLISTED youtube link with your headshot (or photo) and resume, attached to info@actingstudiochicago.com
5 Day Intensive
Upcoming Classes
Monday-Thursday, 10:00a-4:30p; Friday, 9:00a-7:00p
Starts August 5
Only 3 spots left!
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Sarafina Vecchio
As an actor and teaching artist for nearly 20 years, Sarafina brings her passion and fearlessness to the table.![](https://www.actingstudiochicago.com/static/media/i/2016/staff/img_3776x2tmn427.jpg)
Rachael Patterson
Studio Director, Rachael Patterson has led Acting Studio Chicago for 29 years.![](https://www.actingstudiochicago.com/static/media/i/2016/staff/img_1772bt24hx7t.jpg)
Adrianne Cury
Adrianne brings experience from Chicago's top theatres such as Writers, Chicago Shakes, and Lifeline.![](https://www.actingstudiochicago.com/static/media/i/2022/staff/img_24655e31p4nz5.jpg)