Acting Classes Chicago, IL

This is an eight-week introduction to the Meisner acting technique. Students in this course will explore acting building blocks such as character objectives, moment-to-moment, improvisation, scene analysis, playing truth, and making strong choices. Participants will develop skills to break through their comfort zone and create a truthful performance.

This two-week online comedy intensive will help participants gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of comedic acting. With instruction from professional actor Jeremy Gordon, participants will explore character and script work, as well as deconstructing comic moments, developing the comedic beats, and the elements of comedic performance. Attendees will also focus on idea generation and exercises to create comedic circumstances.

This two-week intensive TV and film actor training program focuses on techniques used in the industry and provides participants with the opportunity to develop their on-screen presence and sharpen their acting skills. Through the use of workshops, exercises, and scene studies, learners will be introduced to knowledge and techniques for auditioning and on-set acting.

This three-week intensive course provides aspiring actors with an introduction to the craft of television and film acting. Led by renowned actor and coach Marci Liroff, participants will learn key acting techniques such as creating characters, understanding a script, using physicality and playing for the camera, to help them hone their skills and create compelling performances.

This comprehensive online masterclass provides aspiring acting professionals with a hands-on tutorial on the casting director's creative and technical processes. Practicing with real scenarios, participants receive one-on-one instruction from a renowned industry expert, arming them with the knowledge and expertise to be successful casting directors.

Develop advanced skills for conquering tricky auditions, such as song and monologue choices, physicality, and projecting confidence. This two-week intensive course gives participants an in-depth look into the audition process and provides the tools to make auditioning a more confidence-boosting, successful endeavor.

An introductory acting workshop in Chicago for beginners. It provides a safe and constructive space to explore the basics of character, scene work, and storytelling. Participants will gain a fundamental understanding of how to analyze and interpret an acting script.

This summer camp for teenagers taught by experienced acting professionals offers a detailed exploration of acting techniques. Participants will learn the building blocks of acting, including script analysis, character development, and blocking. Through a combination of lectures, exercises, and acting games, students will gain the confidence and skills to start their acting careers.

This course in improvisation techniques offers participants the opportunity to explore their creativity and move past their comfort zone. Participants will develop their scene work and learn core techniques around risk-taking and improvisation games to help them develop confidence and spontaneity. Through this course, they will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of improvisation, providing the foundations for further growth as an actor.