Kids Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

The follow-up to Acting on Camera focuses on cold-reading on-camera audition techniques. Teen Actors will experience auditioning for roles in film and television scripts, and will review taped work at the end of every workshop day. Parents will have the option of purchasing a demo reel of their children, featuring clips from monologues and scenes...

This on-camera course focuses on film & television and specific tools used in the medium.   Participants will work on:  monologues scenes learning film terminology understanding how a set works  In this workshop, actors have the opportunity to watch playback of their work and get feedback from the coach on a weekly...

Fun, Cooperative & Inspiring! Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills. Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher means individual attention from professional teaching/artists. Note: BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch & Water Bottle)

This class encourages spontaneity, simplicity and fun, teaching our specific approach to storytelling and introducing kids to the fundamental tools that professional actors use. To act is to play, and students learn the most in this atmosphere of relaxed positive reinforcement.

This class is designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance on camera, including but not limited to:  The concept of slating, and creating a slate video  Cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts  Interacting in a scene with another actor  Developing an Audition...

This class is designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance on camera, including but not limited to: The concept of slating, and creating a slate video Cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts Interacting in a scene with another actor Developing an Audition Monologue The dos and don'ts...

This class is designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance on camera, including but not limited to: The concept of slating, and creating a slate video Cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts Interacting in a scene with another actor Developing an Audition Monologue The dos and don'ts...

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of improv, which will improve confidence, stage presence, character work and ensemble work.   Fun, exciting theater games and exercises will inspire young actors to use their imagination, be creative, and learn how to work with their classmates as a team. If your child has never taken...

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of improv, which will improve confidence, stage presence, character work and ensemble work.   Fun, exciting theater games and exercises will inspire young actors to use their imagination, be creative, and learn how to work with their classmates as a team. If your child has never taken...

Playing Around with Improv! Let’s have fun with improvisation. This class will help unlock your imagination and creativity. Room2Improv is excited to teach students the art of improv. Theater games and techniques are used to strengthen self-esteem and confidence, team building and bully busting skills. We substitute “Yes, and!” for ‘no’...

Learn acting through the performing of folk tales!  In this class, students will stretch their imaginations, build confidence, expand their creativity, and collaborate with fellow acting students to create a performance of several folk tales.   This experience is designed to be both fun and educational!  Students will share their work...

In this acting class, students will work on scenes from contemporary theater plays and learn how to create a character on stage!  Students will also gain an understanding of the Stanislavski system of acting, exploring ideas such as objectives, tactics, and obstacles in the scene work.   This class culminates with a final showing for family...

This class is designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance on camera, including but not limited to:  The concept of slating, and creating a slate video  Cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts  Interacting in a scene with another actor  Developing an Audition...

The program is for students and adults interested in receiving acting and voice coaching for Shakespeare. The workshop will help students who might be preparing to compete in their local high school competition leading up to the Chicago regional finals of National Shakespeare Competition that is sponsored by the English Speaking Union. Students will...