Kids Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

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.

Let your pre-schooler play, create and perform. Focus on bringing the visual arts to life through performance and movement. Explore the many ways to bring characters and scenes to life through different ART projects, theatre games and dance using our ART creations. Each class we will have a new focus: costumes for a fairytale story, masks for a movement...

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...

Pow! Bang!  Have you ever wondered how your favorite action stars make fighting look so real? Learn how to slap, punch, and kick like the pros while learning fight choreography from hit action movies like Star Wars and The Avengers! This class is designed to fit the proficiency of any stage combatant. With personal one on one training, the goal...

Do you dream of being a Broadway star? Do you just want to have a great time singing and dancing with new friends? Either way, our musical theatre class is for you! In this fun class, one exciting musical will be performed every term at our studio. Students will learn different acting techniques and tools, assist in choreographing different dances,...

This acting on camera class offers the opportunity for students to learn and practice auditioning and performing techniques in a positive atmosphere. Students will learn how to communicate with the camera in a natural and fun way. The class will also help students build confidence as performers and individuals as they will use artistic exploration...

Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher means individual attention from professional teaching/artists. Fun, Cooperative & Inspiring! Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills.

Enjoy stepping into your favorite characters from TV and movies!  In this class, students will develop fundamental acting skills, build confidence as performing artists, and express creativity as they prepare and perform material designed for television and film.   Get ready to shine bright, grow as an actor, and have fun!  There...

This exciting new class teaches students the differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera. Students will learn the various types of shots/coverage, matching, hitting marks, filming in bits and pieces, shooting out of order, and terminology regarding film scripts and who’s who in the crew on a set. And the best part? Students...

20 minutes of dance: warm-up and movement exploration. From freeze dance to body shake downs, we might even throw in some robot moves. 20 minutes of drama: improvisation, role playing, puppetry, plays, drama games and exercises. Let your wee one explore the performing arts with this class for the imagination.