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Offering challenging, professionally-driven training for professional actors, and for beginners ready to take a creative leap since 1981. Use the filter & discover all upcoming offerings! Click here for a full list of adult programs & youth programs.
Current Class Offerings
NEW STUDENT WEBINAR FOR ADULT ACTORS
Starts September 9
Tuesday, 6:00p-7:45p
An introduction to the way we work and teach.
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts September 15
Mondays, 6:00-10:00p
An in-depth acting workout!
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts September 15
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
MONOLOGUE WITH KURT NAEBIG
Starts September 15
Mondays, 12:00p-4:00p
Knock your auditions out of the park!
ON CAMERA 1
Starts September 15
Mondays, 6:00p-9:30p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 15
Mondays, 6:30p-9:30p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF | ONLINE
Starts September 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training...online! Begins Sep. 16th!
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts September 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts September 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
ADVANCED ON CAMERA with JANELLE SNOW
Starts September 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
8 Week Class - Begins either 4/22 or 4/24!
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 16
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts September 17
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreON CAMERA 1
Starts September 17
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:30p
Get comfortable in front of the lens!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 17
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts September 17
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:00p
Continue your training with a deeper exploration of scene work.
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn MoreLEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 1:00p-4:30p
Dive into the world of the play!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 2: SHURTLEFF TO SCENE.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
GRADES 6-8: ACTING
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Dive into acting fundamentals and scene work! Saturday, Sept. 20th!
GRADES 9-12: ACTING FOR TEENS
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn to tackle any script! Begins Saturday, Sept. 20th!
GRADES 3-5: STAGE AND SCREEN COMBO
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 10:00a-12:00p
Have fun, be challenged, and dive into the world of stage and screen acting! Begins Saturday, Sept. 20th!
BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 11:00a-2:00p
Learn what this voiceover thing is all about
LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO SHURTLEFF
Starts September 20
Saturdays, 6:00p-9:00p
The perfect place to start your training.
GRADES 6-8: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts September 21
Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p
Learn on camera audition technique! Begins Sunday, Sept. 21st!
GRADES 9-12: ON CAMERA TECHNIQUE
Starts September 21
Sundays, 10:00a-12:00p
Translate your acting skills for the camera! Begins Sunday, Sept. 21st!
INTERMEDIATE VOICEOVER: COMBO
Starts September 24
Wednesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Expand your voiceover skills, online and in person at Chicago Recording Company!
This class has a pre-requisite: BEGINNING VOICEOVER: IN PERSON.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
LEVEL 4: REHEARSAL TO PERFORMANCE
Starts September 25
Thursdays, 6:00p-10:00p
Enrich your skills through in-depth scene work and learn the "art of auditioning."
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
THE EMBODIED ACTOR WORKSHOP
Starts September 28
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Bring your entire physical expression to your work. Returns Sep 28th
MASTER SCENE STUDY WITH LAWRENCE GRIMM
Starts September 30
Tuesdays, 11:30a-3:00p
Deep Personalization: Moment Before, During and After.
BEGINNING MONOLOGUE
Starts October 14
Tuesdays, 6:00p-9:00p
Get ready to take your work to the professional level!
This class has a pre-requisite: LEVEL 3: SCENE STUDY.
If you have the equivalent experience...Learn More
TEENS ON CAMERA AUDITION WORKSHOP WITH CASTING DIRECTOR KAITLIN SHAW
Starts October 18
Saturday, October 18th and 25th from 1:00p-3:00p
Up your audition game with Paskal Rudnicke Casting Director, Kaitlin Shaw! Begins Saturday, October 18th!
VOICEOVER FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR: COMBO
Starts October 19
Sundays, 11:00a-2:00p
3 Weeks Online! 2 Weeks in Studio! 1 Week at Acting Studio Chicago!
THIS IS A BUSINESS: GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR VO CAREER
Starts October 20
Mondays, 6:00p-9:00p
Sharpen your VO Business & Studio Skills. Begins Oct. 20th
SHAKESPLAY!
Starts October 20
Monday, 6:00p-9:00p
A fun, fearless, and fast intro to Shakespeare! Oct. 20
COMMERCIAL COURAGE FOR YOUTH: AGES 9-12
Starts November 1
Saturday, November 1st 1:00p-3:00p.
Find courage with commercial auditioning by breaking down the process with Casting Director Kaitlin Shaw, C.S.A. Saturday, November 1st!
NAVIGATING CHICAGO'S THEATRE SCENE
Starts November 2
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
Get the inside scoop on theatre in Chicago with Linda Gillum & Catherine Miller. Returns Fall 2025
SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP WITH BOB MASON, C.S.A.
Starts November 9
2 Sundays, 10:00a-4:00p
Nail your next Shakespeare audition! Oct 9 &16
INTIMACY TOOLS FOR ACTORS
Starts November 16
Sunday, 11:00a-2:00p
A workshop in consent, boundaries, and emotional presence for actors. Returns Nov. 16