Testimonials

"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

"This class went far above my expectations. Kurt Naebig (Advanced Scene Study) is a great teacher and knows how to get everyone to give performances beyond what they thought was capable.  Kurt creates a safe, positive, collaborative, and fun environment.  By using the twelve guideposts that Kurt teaches in class, I have found so much more possibility for creation in the characters I play.  Kurt knows how to take actors to the next level.  What I learned here I will use in my acting career at all times."

— Peter Surma

"I loved how Kurt Naebig (Monologue) was flexible, talking about recent audition experiences we had each week, and using them as teachable moments.  I loved how positive and encouraging his teaching style is!  This class was a great way to both find new pieces and also get them audition ready."

— Christie Coran

"Coby (Coburn Goss, Instructor- On Camera 2)  was very constructive and helpful.  He was great at giving direction and had a lot of patience to do multiple takes until we got it just right."

— Camera 2 Student

"Coby (Coburn Goss, Instructor- On Camera 2) provided very constructive criticism and always presented and communicated in a supportive, direct, and relatable way.  Acting Studio Chicago is wonderful and I will continue to recommend/refer several friends here!"

— Camera 2 Student

"I liked how Jeff (Jeff Lupetin, Instructor-Intermediate Voiceover) focused on working with each actor's natural voice and building on that.  It made it easier to explore and try new things!"

— Michaela Truelove

"Jeff (Jeff Lupetin, Instructor-Intermediate Voiceover) is very calm and very positive.  He knows the business and is a great teacher!"

— Tim Doyle

"Jeff (Jeff Lupetin, Instructor- Intermediate Voiceover) was awesome!  I loved his relaxed, professional energy, constructive suggestions, and good humor.  Acting Studio Chicago always has good instructors and quality classes."

— Laine Cogan

"I loved it (Master Scene Study with Shade Murray). It felt like working during a rehearsal as opposed to just performing."

— Master Scene Study with Shade Murray Student

I took both levels 1 and 2 of the core classes with Sarafina Vecchio. Sarafina is an amazing instructor! I was really nervous going in, but she put me at ease immediately with her warm and welcoming spirit. I can't believe how much I've learned already from just the first and second courses. I've been doing theatre for a long time now, but I've always struggled with a lack of self-confidence. Her encouragement and emphasis on positive feedback and constructive criticism really helped me to shake the nerves and drop my guard. Thanks to Sarafina, I've already been auditioning with a lot more confidence, feeling prepared, strong, and self-assured. 

— Rebecca Fassbender