• 1 Day – TVAudition Intensive with Emmy-Winner Julie Schubert Quick View
  • Adult Improv (Drop In) Quick View
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    • Adult Improv (Drop In)

      • November 8 - December 13

      4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

      Sundays

    • Looking to try something new and a bit outside of your comfort zone? Join our Adult Improv veterans who say it's the best decision they ever made studying Improv at ATC. The lessons are simple with no scripts or lines to memorize. Have fun, meet new people, in a casual and safe environment learn to be present, listen, say yes,…
    • $225.00
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  • Advanced Scene Study (Through New Works) Quick View
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    • Advanced Scene Study (Through New Works)

      • September 22 - November 10

      10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Tuesdays

    • This brand new class taught by Mark Ulrich is focused on scene study through new plays. How does an actor begin their text analysis and dramaturgical process on a piece that hasn't had a life yet? Throughout 8 weeks students split their focus between breaking down two full plays. First, tacking play analysis and table work, followed by getting scenes…
    • $500.00
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  • ATC X Wayfarer Film AcademyATC X Wayfarer Film Academy Quick View
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    • ATC X Wayfarer Film Academy

      • September 14 - January 11

      6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

      Mondays and Wednesdays

    • Wayfarer Film Academy and the Actors Training Center have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind experience where young actors and filmmakers learn, collaborate, and create side by side. Students begin in Term I, where they develop original film concepts, write short film scripts, and build the creative skills and confidence needed to bring their stories to life. Guided by professional…
    • $2,000.00
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  • Short Film Lab Quick View
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    • Short Film Lab

      • September 24 - November 19

      10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Thursdays

    • Requested by many of our students, this fall you'll collaborate with a community of dedicated artists to write, develop, produce, and film an original short film. The will be developed for production, filmed on location, and screened at a screening event in early 2027. Writing and casting will be a collaborative process centered on a single film, so while participants…
    • $1,500.00
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  • Weekend Workshop with Casting Director Barbara J McCarthy (Teens) Quick View
  • Weekend Workshop with Casting Director Barbara J McCarthy (Youth) Quick View
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    • Weekend Workshop with Casting Director Barbara J McCarthy (Youth)

      • December 5 - December 6

      9:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturday and Sunday

    • GET INSIDE THE CASTING ROOM A Weekend Workshop with Casting Director Barbara McCarthy.  Chicago roots. Industry expertise. One exclusive weekend. Sharpen the skills you need to compete at Barbara's level. Barbara J. McCarthy is returning to her Chicago roots to teach this special workshop exclusively at the Actors Training Center. It’s a rare opportunity to work directly with a casting director of…
    • $495.00
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  • Middles On Camera Basics Quick View
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    • Middles On Camera Basics

      • October 3 - December 12

      1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • On camera acting can be a challenge for the young actor whose instinct is to "show" instead of "tell" ATC gives a practical approach that will help students gain the confidence to say, “I am enough." Students will work in our professional studio, getting in front of the camera each week with commercial and film/TV copy and will receive adjustments…
    • $500.00
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  • Teen On Camera Basics Quick View
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    • Teen On Camera Basics

      • October 3 - December 12

      3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • On camera acting can be a challenge for the young actor whose instinct is to "show" instead of "tell" ATC gives a practical approach that will help students gain the confidence to say, “I am enough." Students will work in our professional studio, getting in front of the camera each week with commercial and film/TV copy and will receive adjustments…
    • $500.00
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  • Musical Theatre Toolbox Quick View
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    • Musical Theatre Toolbox

      • October 3 - December 12

      12:15 pm - 2:15 pm

      Saturdays

    • Whether you have a budding star or someone who is working on coming out of their shell, our Musical Theatre Toolbox class combines singing, dancing, and acting each week to help students gain skills and confidence in musical theatre performance. Throughout the course of these 10 weeks, students will work on a variety of scenes and songs as well as…
    • $625.00
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  • Audition Intensive w/ Casting Director Julie Schubert (Teens) Quick View
  • Acting for Stage and Screen Quick View
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    • Acting for Stage and Screen

      • October 3 - December 12

      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • This core class begins to break down the most challenging skills for a young actor. Students will explore the vocal, physical, and emotional details that lead to creating three-dimensional characters and performances - for the stage and screen. This class culminates in an open house showcase for friends and family.
    • $500.00
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