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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
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 4
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts December 4
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 4
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW
Starts December 5
Thursdays, 1:00p-4:30p
8 Week Class
Only 2 spots left!
This class has a pre-requisite: ON CAMERA 2.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts December 7
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts December 7
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
YOUTH: CREATIVE QUEST: IMPROV & WRITING WS
Starts December 7
Saturdays, 10:00a-2:00p
Learn how to devise your own work! Saturday, December 7th and 14th.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts January 4
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p - NEW SECTION, JUST ADDED!!
The perfect place to start your training.
VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts January 5
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
SCENE STUDY
Starts January 6
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills and more while working in this challenging class.
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts January 8
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company! Begins March 6th.
CONTEMPORARY MONOLOGUE
Starts January 8
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
6 Weeks - begins Jan 8th
Only 1 spot left!
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LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts January 9
Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts January 11
Saturdays, 1:00p-5:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts January 13
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Returns January 13, 2024
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
THE EMBODIED ACTOR WORKSHOP
Starts January 18
Saturday, 11:00a-2:00p
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Jan 18
PERSONAL FILMMAKING: DIRECTING, WRITING & ACTING W/ STEPHEN CONE
Starts January 25
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00a-5:00p
Directing, Writing & Acting for the Screen
Only 3 spots left!
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GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ
Starts January 26
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago. Nov 3
GAMING & ANIMATION WORKSHOP
Starts January 26
Sunday, 12:00p-3:00p
Have a blast with this high-energy skill!
ON CAMERA 1
Starts February 11
Tuesdays, 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
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts February 11
Tuesday, 6:00p-7:30p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts February 16
Sunday, 10:00a-2:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago! Feb. 16th, 2025
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 17
Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 17
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 17
Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park!
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 18
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 MoreBEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts February 18
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 19
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 19
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 MoreON CAMERA 1
Starts February 19
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
K5-2ND GRADE: ACT & AUDITION
Starts February 22
Saturdays, 1:00p-3:00p
Learn the basics of acting and auditioning in a supportive, fun, and creative environment! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS
Starts February 22
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO
Starts February 22
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 22
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 22
Saturdays, 2:00p-5:00p
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 MoreGRADES 6-8: ACTING
Starts February 22
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Begins Saturday, February 22nd!
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts February 22
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 22
Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
GRADES 9-12: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts February 23
Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p
Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sunday, February 23rd!
GRADES 6-8: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts February 23
Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Sunday, February 23rd!
MASTERS SCENE STUDY
Starts February 24
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
Learn from Chicago's hottest directors! Auditins
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 25
Tuesdays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts February 26
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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts March 6
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.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreVOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts March 9
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!