“Embrace the unknown.
Unveil the
potential within.”

-Edward D. Fogell, Artistic Director

  • Youth Classes Starting February 14th 2026

    Kids and Teen Classes Starting February 14th

    World renowned acting coaches

  • Group of diverse young people practicing acting or dance moves in a theater or rehearsal space with black curtains, following the instructor's example.

    Acting As A Craft -

    Beginner and Advance introductory. Experience the legendary workshop taken by Chicago Fire stars.

  • Silhouette of a person operating a professional video camera.

    On Camera - Audition Power

    Register now and Save. Classes start Decmeber 2nd 2025

  • By Michelle Burke

  • Introduction to improv

    A supportive and fun course designed for absolute beginners to learn the fundamental principles of improvisation.

  • Youth Classes Starting February 14th 20266

    Kids and Teen Classes Starting February 14th

    World renowned acting coaches to include welcoming back the beloDenise Stout

  • Group of diverse young people practicing acting or dance moves in a theater or rehearsal space with black curtains, following the instructor's example.

    Acting As A Craft -

    Our famous signature basic skills classes taught in 3 levels Beginner, Intermediate and Advance Professional levels! Experience this legendary process known as “The Method”, that has propelled many hollywood stars up that Red Carpet

  • Silhouette of a person operating a professional video camera.

    On Camera - Audition Power

    Each class will amaze you as to what you think you know opposed to what should and don’t really know about this most important part of the process in getting cast. The tricks of the trade and how they vary depending if it’s a TV Series, Film, Commercial, Industrial etc. that your auditioning for. Here is a massive amount of wealth to be introduced to and master with taking this class.

  • By Michelle Burke

    Chicago Actors Studio is once again welcoming back Michelle Burke to teach the audition process and Hollywood’s best kept secrets of winning auditions and scene study techniques.

    Most of you have seen celebrity Michelle starring in films like “Dazed and Confused” and playing Nancy Conehead in “The Coneheads”, “The Sandlot2”, the Pax TV series “Little Men”, and “The Last Don”, “Major League II” to name a very few of her many credits. A short list of some of the stars Michelle has worked with were, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Sheen, Parker Posey Look for her extensive credit list on IMDB.

  • Introduction to improv

    A supportive and fun course designed to benefit both beginning and advanced actors to learn the fundamental principles of improvisation to free up, support, supercharge both internal and external performance choices.

2026 Weekly Schedule

Monday

10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Acting As A Craft Class - Beginners

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Acting As A Craft Class - Beginners

Wedneday

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Acting As A Craft Class - Intermediate

Friday

No current workshops scheduled

Tuesday

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - On Camera Audition Workshop

Thursday

No Current Classes Scheduled

Saturday

9:00 am - 10:30 am - Kids Class - Starting Feburary 14th
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Teen Class - Starting Feburary 14th

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Acting As A Craft Class - Adult Beginning Level

Sunday

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Intro to Improv workshop - Call For Current Schedules