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The Actor & The Camera

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614

Acting for Film & Television This 8-week workshop will cover the core concepts, including: slating, key lighting, hitting your marks, the audition, cold reading, camera vs. stage, playing natural, discovering your moment before & exploring a variety of camera shots.  Knowing the difference between acting for the stage & acting for...

Thursday Mar 30th, 7pm - 9pm Central Time

 (8 sessions)

$395

8 sessions

Improvisation, Games & Risk Taking

at Piven Theatre Workshop - Evanston 927 Noyes St, Illinois City, Illinois 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...

Tuesday Apr 18th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Central Time

 (6 sessions)

$225

6 sessions

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Audition Power - In Practice: On-Camera Auditioning

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 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...

Thursday Jun 1st, 7pm - 9pm Central Time

 (8 sessions)

$410

8 sessions

Choreography for Burlesque

at Vaudezilla Studios - Irving Park 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60618

In this 90 minute workshop, learn the fundamental movements of burlesque, while also learning how to augment them to fit into acts you're already building, so they are one-of-a-kind and feel authentic. Get inspired and make it your own.

Tuesday Apr 25th, 6:30pm - 8pm Central Time

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Voice & Movement

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614

This workshop is designed as a supplementary tool to help actors improve, both physically and vocally. The focus is on learning the craft of stage aesthetics & techniques. More specifically; stage presence, character development, relaxation, symmetry and MORE.  Focus on the Physical Form: We pull in exercises from disciplines such as yoga,...

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$345

8 sessions

Advance Meisner - Text: The Bridge

at The Artistic Home Acting Studio - Logan Square 3054 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618

Work intensely with another actor within the structure of two-person scenes and unleash deeply personal, imaginative and organic work. This is the bridge between Meisner technique and text work.   Prerequisite: Tech 1, 2, 3 Note: School will reach out with a final interview call for verification after purchase.

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$375

8 sessions

Meisner Tech 1 - Breakdown, Breakthrough

at The Artistic Home Acting Studio - Logan Square 3054 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618

Break down your behavior barriers and expose a reservoir of intense and powerful emotional life. Your breakthrough to brilliant acting begins here, "living truthfully" and working moment to moment. Prerequisite: Admission by interview Note: School will reach out with a final interview call for verification after purchase.

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$400

16 sessions

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Meisner Tech 2 - Conceive, Create

at The Artistic Home Acting Studio - Logan Square 3054 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60618

Activate your imagination and plumb the depths of your risk-taking to create forceful, personally-connected characters. Hone your emotional preparation while continuing to work behaviorally, moment to moment. Prerequisite: Tech 1 and instructor approval Note: School will reach out with a final interview call for verification after purchase.

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$400

16 sessions

Audition Power: Monologues and Cold Reading

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614

If you’ve never been taught how to effectively present a cold read, your in the right place! It’s an absolute must. Cold reads are used across the board. Whether your auditioning for a play, a movie, a tv show, a commercial, etc., knowing what your doing & how to do it is exactly why this workshop is imperative to your success as a serious...

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$305

8 sessions

Director’s Workshop Part I

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60614

How to direct actors for stage and screen What separates directors like Quentin Tarantino, Stephen Spielberg, Martin Scorcese, The Coen Brothers, and Paul Thomas Anderson from others?  For one thing, they understand how to work with actors and get a great performance out of them.  Most working directors today are glorified traffic managers...

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$395

10 sessions

Drama I: Losing Inhibitions

at Discovery Center - Oak Park Exact location will be
provided to registrants few days, Chicago, Illinois 00000

Do you want to gain confidence, lose inhibitions, have fun & learn acting? Then this beginning acting class is for you. Experiment with improvisation, speech & personality exercises designed to bring out your special strengths & talents. Work in a relaxed atmosphere with an emphasis on positive attitudes, and acquire performance and presentation...

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$79

3 sessions

Acting as a Craft (AAAC) (8 Weeks)

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 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...

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$364

8 sessions

Free Acting Workshop

at Chicago Actors Studio - Bucktown 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, Illinois 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,...

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Free

Make Money in Voice-Overs

at Discovery Center - Irving Park 4318 N Elston Ave
2nd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60641

This course is designed for anyone who would like to utilize their voice for profit. Learn what you need to know in order to succeed in this highly lucrative field. You will learn about the essential elements of a successful audition tape, types of scripts, studios & agencies.  Additional topics:  How to present yourself for auditions...

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$110

Fundamentals of Acting

at Performing Arts Studio - Lincoln Park 630 W. Webster 1-E, Chicago, Illinois 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...

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$155

8 sessions

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