Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

Voiceover is an exciting, lucrative career that is becoming more accessible to people every year as technology improves. But is it right for you? Edge Studio’s Investigate Voiceover class is the perfect place to start and get a candid opinion on whether or not voiceover is something that you should pursue professionally. In this interactive, three-hour...

Every performer should know that acting for the stage and acting for the camera are two entirely different skills, and in order to succeed in this business, it's vital to master both. That's why we're proud to offer this exciting workshop series that will focus on the art of on-camera acting for film and television. It helps you to act truthfully from...

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.

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.

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.

Channel all your work and learning into the world of a play. Make bold choices with high stakes that create dynamic relationships, truthful living, and complex and compelling characters within dramatic structure. Prerequisite: Tech 1 and 2 Note: School will reach out with a final interview call for verification after purchase.

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...

These workshops are geared for those seriously interested in entering the professional world of acting. If that is you and your child, you don’t want to miss out! These workshops are designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance. These classes will give your child a chance to explore the creation...

These workshops are geared for those seriously interested in entering the professional world of acting. If that is you and your child, you don’t want to miss out! These workshops are designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance. These classes will give your child a chance to explore the creation...

Actors need to know how to self-tape now more than ever. Practice your audition technique and learn the skills that set on-camera work apart from the theatrical auditioning process. A senior Piven teacher will prepare students to audition for everything from one-liners to series regular to feature film auditions. Students will learn exercises to become...

Zip Zap Zoom… We want to do more than just approximate our on-site classes for the virtual stage. We want to play with the technology and the new opportunities it gives us to be creative. How can we think of our little Zoom rectangle as a mini stage? How can build community when we’re in living rooms across the country? As always, this class allows...

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,...

This is Jossie's adult class. 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 and booking the gig. The actor is guided through exercises that will challenge them to create unique characters and gain a solid craft. Students are given scenes...

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...