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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
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.
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 14
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level! Returns January 14, 2024
Only 3 spots left!
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 1 spot left!
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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.
PERSONAL FILMMAKING: DIRECTING, WRITING & ACTING W/ STEPHEN CONE
Starts February 15
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00a-5:00p
Directing, Writing & Acting for the Screen New Feb 15 & 16 Workshop just added!
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.
Only 4 spots left!
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ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts February 17
Mondays, 6:00p-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
Only 1 spot left!
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Starts February 17
Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park!
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts February 18
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
SHAKESPLAY!
Starts February 18
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare! Begins Feb. 18th!
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
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 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 More
GRADES 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 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts February 24
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 MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts February 25
Tuesdays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts February 25
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 MoreINTERMEDIATE 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 MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts February 26
Wednesdays, 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
GETTING STARTED IN THE BIZ
Starts March 2
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Everything you need to know about working professionally in Chicago.
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!
SCENE STUDY
Starts March 11
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Gain script analysis skills and more in this challenging class.
COMMERCIAL COURAGE FOR YOUTH: AGES 9-12
Starts March 22
Saturday, March 22nd 1:00p-4:00p
Find courage with commercial auditioning by breaking down the process with Casting Director Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A.
AUDIO BOOKS MASTER CLASS WITH ADAM VERNER
Starts March 29
Saturday & Sunday, 9:30a-4:00p
Workshop covering all aspects of the business & performance of audiobook narration. March 29 & 30.
TEENS ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR KAITLIN SHAW
Starts April 5
Saturday, April 5th and 12th from 1:00p-4:00p
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw! Saturday, April 5th & 12th.
GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts June 23
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 23rd-June 27th.
GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 7
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 7th-July 14th.
GRADES 4-7: SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS
Starts July 14
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 14th-July 18th.
GRADES 8-12: SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR TEENS
Starts July 21
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 21st-July 25th.
Grades 1-3: SUMMER ACTING ADVENTURES FOR KIDS
Starts July 21
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 21st-July 25th.
GRADES 9-12: SUMMER AUDITION CLINIC FOR TEENS
Starts August 4
Monday-Thursday, 10:00a-4:30p; Friday, 9:00a-7:00p
This exciting and energizing one-week program is perfect for teens who want to hone their theatre and on-camera audition skills as well as learn about the ins and outs of the business in Chicago. Acceptance is determined by a self tape submission. Week Of August 4th-August 8th.