Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

Voiceovers: Audiobook narration is a dynamic, intensely creative career that grows more viable every day as the demand for books, podcasts and audio plays booms. Is your voice right, will listeners love you as their guide? Eric Yves Garcia’s audiobook narration class is the ideal and accessible jumping off point: finding genres that will suit a new...

This online 2-hour virtual intro is an introduction for anyone to learn the fundamentals of improvisation with our unique character-based approach. You will learn the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv through games, drills, and virtual scenes… All through your computer screen! AND Now More then Ever! Not only can our Virtual Intro-to-Improv...

Develop creative writing and performance skills while discovering your inner comedic genius! These classes are designed for both professionals to get valuable open mic time and those just looking for a fun self enrichment time to meet new professionals and help generate and share some much needed laughter. Every session will start with an open mic...

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...

As an actor, technique is your calling card. Technique is the cornerstone of all great work. This class consists of transformational exercises that will accelerate your growth exponentially, helping you to reach your full potential as an artist and human being.  The roots of creativity are explored. We go to the source, the wellspring where it...

Join us for this amazing How To Become A Working Actor Webinar with Top Agent & President of bio-coastal Avalon Artists Group! This class will be held online through the Zoom platform. This will be a live, interactive seminar with a Q&A and Craig will answe any questions you might have about the industry. You will be able to send us your headshot,...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

This 6-week lab is an excellent start or refresher for the beginner adult actor. Explore acting exercises and techniques to develop your basic understanding of how to deliver a compelling and truthful performance. Students will be introduced to fundamental acting exercises through fun and engaging theater games and as well as an actor’s physical...

This is a ‘drop in’ class. This moment to moment class gets you present in behavior, word and action. By experiencing your partner, you discover yourself. This exercise will help you connect with your emotional life by being in the present with your partner. A must for any actor. ‘When you speak from the heart, everything you say is true.’

Meisner-based technique class where you will learn to work specifically, understanding how to work and how to lift the material off the page and make it your own. You will understand WHAT works, WHY it works and HOW it works.  Each class will cover an exercise that will move you forward to understanding the WAY TO WORK. Human Connection/Heart...

This class is designed for the beginning / amateur adult actor. This class is a great introduction to the Barrow Group approach and foundation for the craft. The class highlights quick and powerful ways to make your performance more natural and spontaneous. Students will work with ensemble building games, script analysis, and scene study. No experience...

Join us for this amazing How To Become A Working Actor Webinar with Top Agent & President of bio-coastal Avalon Artists Group! This class will be held online through the Zoom platform. This will be a live, interactive seminar where you will have a Q&A and Craig will answe any questions you might have about the industry. You will be able to...

Learn a solid audition technique. You only get one shot to get it right! Practice the best written movie scenes on camera every week under the guidance of one of the best in the business. "I will individually coach you as you rehearse on camera."  You will have the opportunity to watch and review your work every week accompanied by a firm and...

With live performances shut down for the foreseeable future, comedy has moved online. This class explores all the online tools at our fingertips and challenges students to hone their comedic point of view, voice, and brand online. This class will offer weekly homework prompts around topical jokes, Satire Pieces, front-facing character videos, and more...

Technique includes:     HUMAN CONNECTION: Moment to moment, action/reaction.   IMPROVISATIONS:  Learn to be SPECIFIC in relationships,   objectives and circumstances. SCRIPT WORK:   Break down material into moments and actions. (on camera) We begin each class With a centering movement and medi...