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Discover the vibrant world of performing arts in Chicago with classes in acting, dance, and improv, where participants can learn valuable skills in character development, stage presence, and creative expression.
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On-Camera Technique: Auditioning for Film and TV
Piven Theatre Workshop @ 927 Noyes St, Illinois City, IL
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 comfortable in front of the camera and work with scenes pulled from a variety of films and shows...
Slow & Tease-y
This workshop will help you learn find the confidence it takes to embrace the sensuality of stillness. Whether you freeze up or freak out when performing, it's difficult to be motionless on stage. Learning to project control and emotion in those moments is an indispensable skill you'll learn in this class. This course is designed to help you channel a strong, slow, sexiness that will help you take your burlesque routines to the next level.
Learning to Face(book) Your Fears About Social Media
Facebook is the largest social media platform in the world and is still growing. It's not only an active community, but, for many people, it's a staple of their social life. Understanding the ins and outs of how to utilize Facebook's events, messaging, and advertising features can make and break businesses of all shapes and size. This workshop is going to go over the large basics of what you need to know to begin to open your business and...
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Audition Power - In Practice
Chicago Actors Studio @ 2040 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Do you already have some acting skills under your belt, but you just can't seem to get cast in anything? There are so many things that can keep you from winning a role that you don't even realize, from the outfit you wear to the way you walk into the room. In some cases, the director has already decided not to cast you before you even read for him! During this workshop, you'll learn a lot of important tips to boost your confidence and...
Free
Special Summer Intensive - Monologue Workshop
The Artistic Home Acting Studio
This class provides the 'one-two punch' you need to nail your audition. By accessing two very simple rules of thumb based on Meisner's dynamic method, actors will focus on language, place, delivery and theatricality. This class ensures that you will beam with confidence and command of language, guaranteeing that you will deliver a memorable audition.
All levels
18 and older
Special Summer Intensive - Repetion
The Artistic Home Acting Studio
Break down your 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.
All levels
18 and older
Special Summer Intensive - Independent Activity
The Artistic Home Acting Studio
Activate your imagination and plumb the depths of your risk-taking to create forceful, personally connected character. Hone your emotional preparation while continuing to work moment to moment.
All levels
18 and older
Special Summer Intensive - Advanced Improvisation
The Artistic Home Acting Studio
Channel all your work and learning into the world of a play. Make bold choices with high stakes that create dynamic relationship, truthful living, and complex and compelling characters within dramatic structure.
All levels
18 and older
Special Summer Intensive - Scene Work
The Artistic Home Acting Studio
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.
All levels
18 and older
Youth Orchestra
DePaul Community Music Division @ 804 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL
For intermediate and advanced players, the Youth Orchestra performs quality string literature from a variety of eras and styles. Emphasis is placed on refining ensemble techniques and developing a student’s musicality through orchestral performance.
Intermediate
6 - 17 years old
Winter Break Art Camps
Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP
Fun, Cooperative & Inspiring! Learn Art history and terminology while practicing important skills. Imagine making fun art all day. Never more than 12 students per teacher means individual attention from professional teaching/artists. Note: BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch & Water Bottle)
All levels
6 - 15 years old
Vaudeville at Six Corners Fall Showcase!
Art Side Out Studio & MASK SHOP @ 4041 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
The shows are preceded by a workshop with a pro from the show. This Fall, Jacob Mills “Behind the Mask” will train you in mask performance. Features Four of Chicago’s Finest Variety Performers, Our Host Brad French, “That Juggling Guy,” The Semmerling Mask Players, Music, Dance and more in a Family Friendly Format.
Beginner
16 and older
$10
Improvisation for Beginners
You play theatre games & exercises designed to develop spontaneity, communication, flexibility and awareness. Recommended for actors, comics, and non-performers interested in bringing more spontaneity and humor into their lives. A fun way to get to know others.
Improv and Scene
Piven Theatre Workshop @ 927 Noyes St, Illinois City, IL
Join senior teacher Joanne Underwood at Piven Theatre Workshop for an immersive class where students prepare and rehearse scenes from contemporary plays. Through improvisation and games, students will deepen their understanding of characters and relationships, exploring the impulsiveness of improvisation while remaining respectful of the script. No prior experience is required.
The Year of Yes: Collaborate, Communicate, and Create
Full Course Name: "The Year of Yes: Collaborate, Communicate, and Create better with Improv" Innovation comes from an intersection of art and commerce. It comes comes creativity, which takes risk, saying yes to new ideas, and collaborating with those around you. Kick off 2019 with a hands-on improv workshop that will take you through a series of fun exercises and discussions designed to hone your skills in creativity, communication and entrepreneurship....
Improv Intensive
The Engaging Educator @ 410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
This workshop will start to enhance your skills in public speaking, focused listening, responding and specificity – leading to not only greater confidence and lower inhibitions when teaching but also greater flexibility in your personal teaching style. Improvisation is not just something for actors and comedians. MBA Students are being asked to take improv classes. Why? The answer is the same reason why educators should be trained: the root is...
$30
Intro to Performance Art
Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
What happens when art becomes more about actions than a physical result? How does art relate to us and the wider social world? How do we negotiate the gap and blur the boundaries between art and life? Learn the history of performance art and a wide spectrum of performance forms including performance in everyday life, rituals, folk forms, artists' actions, experimental dance and theatre, activist performance, and intermedia forms.
Burlesk Magick
Vaudezilla Studios @ 3317 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
In this 8-week immersive, we'll gather to co-create a full-length burlesque show that combines group acts learned in previous classes with solos, short vignettes, and hosting. Build community while developing organic connection to body and spirit through sacred dance and expression. Each week, we'll review group choreography as well as invite artists to share new creations. Artists will also be empowered to collectively produce a real life show!...
Bachata 101
Dance Center Chicago @ 3868 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
This beginner class will revolve around learning the basics of Bachata and turns. The class will also introduce partnerwork etiquette and counting the music. Bachata is heavily danced in the social scene here in Chicago so come learn a dance you can dance somewhere every night of the week!
Own Your Voice w/ Hamlet's Ophelia & The Seagull's Nina
Theatre for Hope and Healing @ 4448 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Join us for an experiential workshop on reclaiming your authentic voice and story by exploring the journeys of Ophelia and Nina through text work, movement, journaling, poetry, sharing, and supportive feedback. Why The Heroine's Journey "To Be"? As you may have noticed, the title of this workshop alludes to one of Shakespeare's most enduring questions: "To be or not to be?" In our weekly online scene study group (email us for info) we have...
All levels
18 and older
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