Current Classes

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou

Delve into depths of your acting, you’ve never reached before. Our wide variety of courses provides something for every actor with a focus on a personalized curriculum.

Acting as a Craft

  • This well-known accredited and acclaimed training program is second to none, incorporating all the necessary skills that an actor must acquire to achieve & ensure a successful career. This includes skills such as scene study, character development, script analysis, voice & diction, monologues, cold reading, intro to Shakespeare, intro to Meisner, sense memory, improvisation, emotional recall & more!

  • On-going

    Beginner Level: Mondays 10:00am-1:00pm OR 7:00pm-10:00pm / Saturdays 2:00pm-5:00pm

    Intermediate Level: Tuesdays 7:00pm-10:00pm

    Advanced Level: Wednesdays 7:30pm-10:30pm

  • $349.00 - 8 week session

Audition Power: On Camera & Self-tape

  • You've studied acting for years, but just can't seem to break through the audition barrier. Why? Simple. Auditioning is an art unto itself. This course shares the secret of winning auditions for the camera.

  • June 1st - July 27th (No class July 13th)

    Thursdays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

  • $395 for 8 weeks

The Actor & The Camera

  • Knowing the difference between acting for the stage & acting for the camera, while mastering both is vital to your success in this business. The key to a successful performance lies in how each actor relates to one another & their circumstances. We will teach you to how achieve & respond with believable, honest emotions before the camera.

  • March 30th - May 18th

    Thursdays: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

  • $395 for 8 weeks

Voice & Movement

  • This workshop is designed as a supplementary tool to help actors improve, both physically and vocally. The focus is on learning the craft of stage aesthetics & techniques. More specifically; stage presence, character development, relaxation, symmetry and MORE.

  • Dates are to be decided. Please check back and follow our facebook / instagram for updates or call us at 773-645-0222

  • $345.00 for 8 weeks

Directing

  • Here you will learn first-hand, the entire process of putting on your own production from the first audition to the closing night performance. In this program you will get to choose a one-act play to direct, and have mounted on our stage for a 4-week run. With the personal guidance of the CAS artistic director, Edward Fogell, you will bring your theatrical vision to life!

  • Sundays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

    *Note: the course runs for 22 weeks and is divided into two parts.

  • Part 1: $395.00

    Part 2: $295.00

    Part 1 & 2 Together: $690.00 $595.00 ($95.00 Discount)

Improv Technique

  • In this experiential workshop course, students will learn and build upon the tenets and rules of theatrical improvisation, with ultimate emphasis on applying these to one’s own life.

  • April 6th - May 26th

    Thursdays: 7pm-9pm

  • $345.00 for 8 weeks

The Method International Workshop

  • The Strasberg “Sense Memory” Method, as developed by Lee Strasberg, is a technique in which an actor draws on the memory of sensations from personal experiences to create a genuine response in their characters.

  • Monday, July 10th, 2023

    through

    Friday, July 14th, 2023

    9am - 5pm

    Lunches will be provided

  • $475.00

Acting In Film

  • As a participant in this workshop series, you'll get to choose a scene you'd like to perform and then get personal direction during rehearsal so that your performance is the best it can be. Then, when we shoot your scene, we'll actually take you out on location and record your performance with professional gear. When we’re shooting other students’ scenes, you’ll get to experience being a part of the crew and learn how to run the camera, lighting, sound, etc. Finally, once the workshop series is over, you'll get an edited clip that will look just like a scene from a feature film, and will be the perfect addition to your reel.

  • Sundays from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

    August 6th - October 15th (no class September 3rd)

  • $595.00 for 10 weeks

    (can be split into 2 or 4 payments)

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