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Unveil the potential within.
At Chicago Actors Studio, we believe that with the right training, you can achieve your dreams. We offer acting classes and workshops for beginning, intermediate, and advanced actors. Our instructors are passionate about helping students develop their craft and gain valuable performance skills through individual attention and implementing quality techniques for improving voice, diction, breath work, and movement.
We provide a space where students can gain confidence in owning their unique craft through practical steps toward developing the work ethnic necessary for achieving a successful career in film, television, and theatre. We also help students connect to an expanding network of industry professionals who can help them make the right connections along the way.
This is where your journey begins.
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Whether you're an emerging actor or a working professional, we’ll help you take your career to the next level.
Our ongoing Acting as a Craft Program covers all of the fundamentals necessary for every actor to sharpen their skills and achieve their dreams.
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In the heart of every budding actor lies an ember of brilliance, waiting to burst into flames of artistry. The Chicago Actors Studio has long been a sanctuary for these souls, a place where passion meets purpose. Yet, not all flames have the privilege of ample fuel. That's where you come in. Your contribution is the spark that lights the way for those who burn with an insatiable desire to perform, but may find themselves facing financial barriers. Picture the transformative power of your generosity, as it unlocks doors that were once sealed shut. It's in your hands to turn aspirations into achievements, to foster stories that resonate with the soul. Together, let's be the architects of dreams, sculpting futures in the crucible of creativity. Donate today and watch as your compassion fuels the fires of artistic brilliance!
“Unlike other schools, CAS provides attention to the individual student and allows for a safe environment of collaboration with other actors - something that can often be lacking from other schools.”
Jim M.
“I recommend the studio to anyone who is in doubt about their next move. Even if you don't sign up, just coming in and surrounding yourself with the energy and dedication that goes into the development of the actors here will propel you toward making the best decision for yourself!”
Gloria C.
“I've found the insights and instruction to be very helpful for my directing and acting pursuits. This is a competitive and difficult field and I find that CAS helps cut through to the basics and gives you the inside information needed.”
Steve W.
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