FREE INTRODUCTORY ACTING WORKSHOP

with Hollywood movie star Michelle Burke, from “Dazed and Confused”; “Coneheads”; “LOL”; Major League 1 & 2”; “The Last Don”; “Captors”; “Criminal Minds” & more

and CAS Artistic Director Edward Dennis Fogell recently scene on several episodes of the TV series “Chicago PD

Friday, April 5th, 2024

7:00pm - 9:30pm

The Chicago Actors Studio will be holding a rare special FREE workshop for those interested making acting a serious career choice. This workshop is designed not only for those just starting out to venture on this exciting path but also for those already vested in a career and dispelling the many myth out in the business that may be staling your dream of success. It may also introduce you to the valuable and unique training programs available here at CAS, particularly our main workshop, Acting As A Craft.

  • Scene Study

  • Voice & Diction

  • Character Development

  • On-Camera Techniques

  • Stage Movement

  • Emotional Recall

  • Shakespeare

  • Improv

  • Effective Marketing Skills

  • Headshots & Resumes

  • and How The Crazy Business Works

This workshop will be hosted by the artistic director of CAS and co-star of the hit TV series, Chicago PD. and Hollywood Star Michelle Burke

If you have a headshot and resume, make sure to bring them with you.  Time permitting, we will go over headshots and resumes with attendees and give valuable advice on what works and what doesn't when promoting yourself as an actor.

This workshop is free to attend, and everyone will get to join in theatre games and exercises, but for only $20.00, you will also get to perform a monologue or cold reading and personally receive in-depth critique and direction from a instructor.

Plus, if you’ve been considering an acting class, but haven't been able to make up your mind, this is the perfect place to start!

This workshop is FREE to attend without a reservation, provided there's still space. To reserve a seat for yourself ahead of time, there is a $10.00 deposit, which will be refunded to you after you attend the workshop.

Edward Dennis Fogell has directed, produced, and appeared in numerous theatre productions, feature films, and television productions such as: “Chicago PD”, “Paradise Lost, Paradise Found,” “In The Air Tonight”, and “Detective Story”, “Lady Blue”. Fogell has also produced, directed, and performed in many musical variety shows worldwide; Japan, Korea, China, United States, Hawaii, Arie Crown Theatre, The Park West, and Civic Opera House here in Chicago, IL.

Edward Dennis Fogell

Artistic Director & Instructor