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7 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 8 classes live online are available.

Acting In Film - Advanced On-Camera Acting

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

So, you've either mastered the basics of performing for the camera, and you're ready to put your skills to the test, or you need to advance to a more professional level of training under the guidance of an actual film director?  Then this is the workshop for you! This workshop gets you out of the studio so you can experience what it's like on a real film set, plus at the end of the workshop you will get some great footage to add to your demo...

Sunday Aug 6th, 2–5pm Central Time

 (10 sessions)

$610

10 sessions

Youth Acting Classes Kids (Ages 9-12)

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Whether your child has never taken an acting class before, or they have recently begun their training, our youth workshops are the perfect platform for new students or those seeking to continue growing their skills in the world of performing arts! These workshops are specifically designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance, all while having fun and meeting others alike! Your child will get...

Monday Jul 17th, 10am–1:30pm Central Time

 (5 sessions)

$495

5 sessions

Youth Acting Classes Teens (Ages 13-17)

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Whether your child has never taken an acting class before, or they have recently begun their training, our youth workshops are the perfect platform for new students or those seeking to continue growing their skills in the world of performing arts! These workshops are specifically designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance, all while having fun and meeting others alike! Your child will get...

Monday Jul 24th, 11am–2:30pm Central Time

 (5 sessions)

$545

5 sessions

Teens Acting Summer Camp (Ages 13-17)

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Youth Acting Classes Whether your child has never taken an acting class before, or they have recently begun their training, our youth workshops are the perfect platform for new students or those seeking to continue growing their skills in the world of performing arts!  These workshops are specifically designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance, all while having fun and meeting others...

Monday Jul 24th, 11am–2:30pm Central Time

 (5 sessions)

$545

5 sessions

Audition Power - In Practice: On-Camera Auditioning

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Audition Power - In Practice On-Camera Auditioning & Self-Tapes You've studied acting for years, but just can't seem to break through the audition barrier. Why? Simple. Auditioning is an art unto itself. This course shares the secret of winning auditions for the camera. Stop beating yourself up after each audition! Learn to control the process instead of it controlling you. Energize your monologues and cold readings, learn to adjust your...

Thursday Jun 8th, 7–9pm Central Time

 (8 sessions)

$410

8 sessions

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Improvisation, Games & Risk Taking

Piven Theatre Workshop @ 927 Noyes St, Illinois City, IL 60201

Want to know what Piven is all about? Are you interested in getting into a theater class, shaking off the dust, and activating your creativity? This class allows students to discover the Piven Technique by learning theatre games and improvisation in a fun, supportive, ensemble-based environment. Perfect for all students looking to discover and re-discover our work!

Thursday Jun 8th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time

 (6 sessions)

$225

6 sessions

Musical Theater I/II (Ages 7 & up)

Dance Dynamics @ 79 South Randal Rd, Chicago, IL 60510

This 45 minute class introduces character dance and learning how to dance in heels.This class will incorporate broadway style music & dancing and teach the importance of the basic of acting in your dance performing. You will need to purchase either Pedin Feme shoes or character shoes for this class depending on your level. Must take at least one other additional technique class (jazz or ballet) to participate in this class. $35 Annual...

Monday Jun 26th, 6:30–7:15pm Central Time

 (6 sessions)

$90

6 sessions

Acting for Film & TV

Los Angeles City College

Would you like to be an actor? Explore the basics of acting in a safe, positive, and encouraging environment. Learn how to break down a script or prepare for an audition. Create and develop believable characters through effective use of imagination. Breathe life into every scene and move people emotionally. Work on film & T.V. scripts with scene partners audition style.  All levels of experience are welcome. This class has an on-camera...

Monday Aug 7th, 7–10pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$104

4 sessions

2-Week On-Camera Acting Intensive with Tracy Kilpatrick

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

2-Week ONLINE On-Camera Acting Intensive with Top Casting Director Tracy Kilpatrick Join our Online On-Camera Acting Intensive with Top Casting Director Tracy Kilpatrick! This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Tracy. This class will be held online via Zoom. This is a scene study class for actors 16 years old and up. This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and...

Wednesday Jun 14th, 6–8pm Eastern Time

 (2 sessions)

$169

2 sessions

Introduction to Voice-Overs

Los Angeles City College

We hear voice-overs all the time - on TV and radio ads, animation in movies, cartoons,  videogames, audiobooks, podcasts, instructional videos, etc. Have you thought you might like to try it yourself?  In this class, you will learn a bit of the acting craft and what it’s really like to read “copy” and turn it into audio magic. Come find your cartoon and TV commercial voices and have some fun!

Tuesday Jun 13th, 7–10pm Pacific Time

 (6 sessions)

$169

6 sessions

Manager Workshop with Chris Bellant

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

We're thrilled to welcome Talent Manager and TV & Film Producer of Zero Gravity Management - Chris Bellant! In this class, you will be working on scene study and audition techniques. This will be a live interactive class where you will have a Q&A and you will be able to perform and get feedback from Ryan. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only. You will also be able to send us your...

Tuesday Jun 13th, 8–10pm Eastern Time

Voice Over Workshop I

The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online

This 6-week workshop is designed to introduce students to the voice over market, equipment needed, and applying The Barrow Group tools to this medium. Week one begins with a primer of the current industry and examples of equipment to needed to record at home. Followed by, addressing technical demands of the medium such as mic technique. The following 4 weeks will explore commercial, narration, video, and animation scripts while working with The Barrow...

Sunday Jul 9th, 11am–2pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$395

6 sessions

On-Camera Self Tape Workshop

The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online

In this class, we will go over the equipment and setup necessary to make a great self-tape both under ideal circumstances, as well as when you have to make the most of what you have around.  Each student will be individually assigned a self-tape, and we will review both the acting work and the technical results.  Students will leave with a greater confidence and ability to deliver their best work to Casting Directors in the current climate...

Monday Jul 17th, 6:30–9:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$95

3 sessions

Bicoastal 6-Agent & Manager Showcase

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Join us for our Brand New Bi-coastal Celebrity 6-Agent Showcase for All Ages with agents and managers from A3, Gersh, CESD, Steward, KMR and Daniel Hoff. Please find the names of the agents that will be attending below: Alex Rand-Lewis - A3 Gabrielle Kachman - Gersh  Mallory Tucker - CESD  Nicole Wichinsky - Stewart Talent  Jabari Barrett - KMR  Kevin Turner - Daniel Hoff  Show off your acting skills for a panel...

Wednesday Jun 21st, 6–9pm Eastern Time

Casting Director Masterclass with Rikki Gimelstob

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Online Casting Director Masterclass with Top Casting Director Rikki Gimelstob Don't miss our Online Casting Director Masterclass with Top CD Rikki Gimelstob!This class is for actors 16 years old and up and will be held online via Zoom. This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback from Rikki. You will be able to download the recordings of your performances for educational purposes only....

Thursday Jun 29th, 7–9pm Eastern Time

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Adult Acting for the Non-Actor

Two Roads Theatre Project @ 7017 N Glenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

This class is for community members who would like to learn professional techniques of acting in a supportive, non-competitive, and fun environment!  The curriculum includes exercises from a variety of acting methods (including Stanislavski, Hagen, and Chekhov) as well as monologue work.  In addition, emphasis is placed on how these acting techniques simultaneously develop transferable skills, such as presence, creativity, and confidence...

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$155

10 sessions

Free Acting Workshop

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

This workshop is designed to be your introduction to the training programs here at CAS, particularly our main workshop, Acting As A Craft. Learn fundamental skills such as: Scene Study Voice & Diction Character Development On-Camera Techniques Stage Movement Emotional Recall Shakespeare Improv If you have a headshot and resume, make sure to bring them with you.  Time permitting, we will go over headshots and resumes with...

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Adult Acting Class: "Scene Study"

Two Roads Theatre Project @ 1803 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

Explore the art of acting through scene work! In this class, participants will have the opportunity to delve into scenes from contemporary plays. Using this material, we will learn acting techniques to bring the material to life and strengthen key aspects of the craft, such as an ability to be in-the-moment and characterization. Emphasis will be placed on the ideas of Stanislavsky. Discover your potential in the art of acting, cultivate new skills,...

No upcoming schedules
$155

8 sessions

Fundamentals of Acting

Performing Arts Studio @ 630 W. Webster 1-E, Chicago, IL 60614

This class is focused on developing our own individuality as actors, connecting with who we are and what our experiences have to offer to the characters. The main goal is to learn how to create rich characters using our own personas without imposing a mask. It is about showing who we really are and offering that to our roles. Early Stanislavski and pyscho-physical Grotowski exercises will be taught so that the student gets an integral understanding...

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$155

8 sessions

Acting as a Craft (AAAC) (8 Weeks)

Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

"Acting As A Craft" (AAAC) is our main, uniquely designed, professional on-going program for the serious actor. This well-known accredited and acclaimed training program is second to none, incorporating all the necessary skills that an actor must acquire to achieve and ensure a successful career. This includes skills such as Scene Study, Character Development, Script Analysis, Voice & Diction, Monologues, Cold Reading, Intro to Shakespeare,...

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$364

8 sessions

Summer Acting Lab - Teen (Ages 13-17)

Two Roads Theatre Project @ 1803 W Byron St, Chicago, IL 60613

The Summer Acting Lab is an opportunity to learn and explore the fundamentals of acting. Each day begins with an acting class to build new skills, and the second part of the morning is dedicated to devising an original show. With an emphasis on collaboration and ensemble, students will create from scratch a theater piece inspired by a specific starting point of the students’ choosing, such as a theme or piece of visual art.   The rehearsal...

No upcoming schedules
$255

11 sessions

Respect for Acting Academy Online (30 Minutes Private)

BeFLYCreate, Inc. @ Virtual Learning, Chicago, IL 00000

Respect for Acting Academy is Just Jossie’s adult class. Coach Jossie is the premiere coach to the stars. From novice to professional, the focus is placed on all aspects of the Film, Television and Commercial business. Focus includes preparing the actor for auditions to realizing their dream of becoming an amazingly talented, respected and financially successful actor. The actor is guided through exercises that will challenge them...

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Respect for Acting Academy Online (1 Hour Private)

BeFLYCreate, Inc. @ Virtual Learning, Chicago, IL 00000

Respect for Acting Academy is Just Jossie’s adult class. Coach Jossie is the premiere coach to the stars. From novice to professional, the focus is placed on all aspects of the Film, Television and Commercial business. Focus includes preparing the actor for auditions to realizing their dream of becoming an amazingly talented, respected and financially successful actor. The actor is guided through exercises that will challenge them...

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