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Jack Bronis
Jack Bronis is proud to have been a founding member of The Noble Fool Theater, performing in various shows including Steve Martin’s adaptation of The Underpants, Roasting Chestnuts, Flanagan’s Wake, and The Baritones. He performed the role of The Father in a tour of Andrew Hinderaker’s The Magic Play, at The Actors Theatre of Louisville, Portland Center Stage at the Armory in Portland, Oregon, and Syracuse Stage in Syracuse, New York. Jack wrote the book and lyrics for Vikings- A Musical in Two Axe for Noble Fool (which was brilliantly directed by ASC’s own Linda Gillum).
He is a longtime faculty member of Acting Studio Chicago and has also taught improvisation, writing and stand-up at The Second City for over two decades. He conceived and was the original director for the long-running comedy Flanagan’s Wake, which he directed in Chicago at various venues including The Noble Fool, The Royal George, The Improv Institute, and Chicago Theatreworks, in addition to having directed productions in Rochester, New York, New Orleans, and Minneapolis. He also directed Rick Almada’s one-man tour-de-force farce The Paradox of Insanity, I Mean, Humanity, and Nolen & Nolen in The Science of Love.
Film and television roles include The Bear, Chicago Fire, Utopia, Early Edition, The Playboy Club, Unsolved Mysteries, America’s Most Wanted, Chicago Overcoat, The Last Rites of Joe May, Dirty Work, Best if Used By, The Package, and Jeri’s Grill.
Classes
Testimonials
I truly enjoyed my experiences in Level 1 and I am looking forward to continuing my training at ASC! The feedback provided was priceless and specific enough for me to be able to apply it in real-time. Jack Bronis pointed out areas that I didn't know needed improvement; areas that manifested based on my personality e.g. vocal volume, movement etc. He reminded me that while acting, I have to bring the emotions to life. Thank you Jack!
— Nathaniel Johnson
His (Jack Bronis — Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff: Online) feedback was specific and helpful, and delivered with honesty and compassion. I think he did a great job of meeting us where we are but also pushing us to grow. He also worked within the bounds of the Zoom/remote format well!
— Amanda Lee Anderson
He (Jack Bronis — Improv For Actors: Online) is great! He gave great advice and was very supportive!
— Sarah Sherwood
This is my second time taking a class with Jack (Bronis — Improv For Actors: Online), and he always strikes a great balance between challenging us and never giving us more than we can handle. He also made the class fun by using a variety of improv games and strategies whenever we perform a scene, and he helped us become comfortable with one another in a short amount of time.
— Oana Ionut
He (Jack Bronis - Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff: Online) was very supportive of everyone's talents, and his criticisms were always constructive.
— Kurt Collins
Jack (Bronis - Level 1 Introduction to Shurtleff: Online) was very welcoming and encouraging to someone like me who had no previous experience with acting.
— Chad Riley
(Jack Bronis-Level I online) was thoughtful, sensitive, and yet truthful in his advice. He never got annoyed with anybody’s challenges, and handled a case of stubbornness with the grace of a ballerina. He’s where he needs to be in a fluid way that comes off as natural.
— Michael Hill
Jack (Bronis-Level I Online) did a wonderful job of promoting respect, opening up, and making us feel valued as a beginning actor. Prior to class, I was feeling uneasy but that quickly ended and I felt like I belonged exactly where I was.
— Michael Rubio
Jack (Bronis - Level 1) was amazing and everything I needed in an instructor. So incredibly grateful for his expertise and the safe place he created for us to learn and grow.
— Heather Dyer
Jack (Jack Bronis - Level 1) gently pushed me out of my comfort zone. His direction was always on point. I loved this class; the lessons, the principals, the foundation and the intention was always crystal clear.
— Crystal Waters
"Jack Bronis for Level 1 Shurtleff is great at giving balanced feedback as well as helping students to discover rather than telling them what to do. Jack is fun and engaging. He knows how to direct and encourage "newbies" like me."
— Roy K Pugh