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- Adult Courses, Ages: 17+, Summer Classes
Adult Improv (5 Weeks)
- By popular demand, Adult Improv is back this summer taught by Tim Soszko! Join us for 5-week session. The lessons are simple with no scripts or lines to memorize, but the hardest to achieve; be present, listen, say yes, follow the fear, simplify, all while having fun and meeting new people in a casual and safe environment. *This session does…
- $275.00
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July 14 - August 11
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Monday
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- Adult Courses, Ages: 17+, Summer Classes
Adult On Camera (5 Weeks)
- A successful on camera career requires savvy improvisational skills as well as feeling confident to make bold and truthful choices. This essential class provides fundamental on camera audition technique. Students have the opportunity to tackle a variety of styles across film and TV working from recent industry copy. Students shoot in our professional studio and critique their work as it…
- $325.00
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July 16 - August 13
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesdays
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- Gift Cards
ATC Holiday Gift Card
- Please note that all gift cards must be used within one year of the purchase date, all gift card sales are final. Gift cards purchased by new customers will not be activated until funds have cleared. Please call the office at 847-251-8710 if you have any questions or to register.
- $150.00 – $500.00
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- Ages: 8-13, Fall Workshops
Kids Commercial Audition Workshop with Jenny Wilson of Stewart Talent
- Auditioning for commercials is harder than it looks. Let Jenny Wilson, Agent at Stewart Talent help you break down commercial copy, replicate the audition experience, and work through both scripted copy and MOS so that you can approach the lucrative commercial market with a strong sense of confidence.
- $175.00
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August 24
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sunday
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 4th - 6th
Acting for Stage and Screen
- 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.
- $625.00
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September 20 - November 22
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturdays
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- Ages: 8-13, Winter Workshops
TV/Film Audition intensive with National Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick (VIRTUAL)
- Work via Zoom with Top Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick of DPD Casting, a 19-year veteran of the casting industry! Danielle worked as a Casting Director at NICKELODEON for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent. In this intensive, Danielle will focus on active listening, physicality (while maintaining special limits within the confines of…
- $150.00
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April 6 - April 6
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday
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- Grade: 10th - 11th, Winter Workshops
FREE College Audition Clinic Info Session
- Each year ATC guides an ensemble of advanced students through every step of the college audition process from creating a diversified list of schools, monologue and song selection, mock auditions, pre-screen filming, and individualized support and coaching. This 90-minute workshop not only answers all your questions about what makes College Coaching with ATC a breeze, but also arms you with…
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April 8 - April 8
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
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- Grade: 4th - 8th, Summer Classes
Page to Screen Session 1
- This class fills early, secure your spot today! Our signature Page to Screen summer program gives students the platform to write an original short film straight from their imagination. The scripts are shot on location with a professional film crew. Students will not only have the opportunity to act in the film, but will also work side by side with…
- $1,875.00
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June 9 - June 20
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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- Grade: 9th - 12th, Summer Classes
Professional Summer Intensive
- The Professional Summer Intensive was designed in 2004 by Founder/Executive Director Carole Dibo with a focus on helping high school students get inside the business with a curriculum that pushes them to an industry level of professionalism. Monologue interpretation, scene study, accents & dialects, and on camera technique are all covered. As part of their professional preparation, this intensive includes…
- $2,150.00
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June 9 - June 20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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- Grade: 9th - 12th, Summer Classes
Musical Theatre Intensive
- ATC's renowned Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is back this year to breathe life into the magical Broadway Musical TUCK EVERLASTING adapted from the book of the same title. This remarkable work features an incredible score by Miller and Tysen and beautifully reminds us of the value of every moment in which we live. This now five-week intensive is designed for…
- $2,950.00
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June 30 - August 3
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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- Grade: 6th - 10th, Summer Classes
Actors Boot Camp
- Actors Boot Camp is the precursor to our highly sought after Professional Summer Intensive, this boot camp prepares young actors who are ready to compete professionally. Through monologue, improv, on-camera, scene study, Shakespeare and more, actors will learn the imperative and challenging skill of working honestly and fearlessly in all mediums of acting. Students present a final studio showcase of…
- $995.00
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July 7 - July 18
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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- Grade: 4th - 8th, Summer Classes
Junior Musical Theatre Intensive
- ATC's Junior Musical Theatre Intensive known for combining professional skill-building technique and workshops, our young actors will rehearse and perform MATILDA JR! Student performers have the opportunity to experience a professional rehearsal and production process in a fun and safe environment culminating in 2 performances (in the theatre at North Shore Country Day School) for friends and family to enjoy!…
- $2,100.00
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July 7 - July 25
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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- Grade: 4th - 8th, Summer Classes
Page to Screen – Session 2
- This class fills early, secure your spot today! Our signature Page to Screen summer program gives students the platform to write an original short film straight from their imagination. The scripts are shot on location with a professional film crew. Students will not only have the opportunity to act in the film, but will also work side by side with…
- $1,875.00
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July 28 - August 8
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday - Friday
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- Ages: 16+, Fall Workshops
2 Day Intro to V/O with Tim Heller
- Join ATC Guest Master Instructor Tim Heller for a low pressure, introduction to the exciting world of voice over. Over the course of two days, students will learn and the different VO styles and have a chance to record and keep their professional audio files. Tim Heller is a full-time voice actor, audiobook producer, and creative business owner originally from…
- $225.00
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August 12 - August 13
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday
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- Grade: 7th - 12th, Summer Classes
3-Day Comedy Intensive *New Dates*
- Dive into the world of comedy and satire. Use improvisation, physical play, sketch writing, and performance technique - all critical skills to foster a unique point of view in comedy writing and performing. This 3-day workshop is intended to kick-start students into finding their comedic voice.
- $350.00
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August 5 - August 7
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Tuesday - Thursday
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- Grade: 3rd - 6th, Summer Classes
3-Day Kids Intro to Voice Over
- Join ATC for a 3-day kickstart into the world of voice over! Students explore a wide variety of techniques from commercial to animation learning to stretch their vocal abilities and bring a unique character to the microphone. On the final day, students will get to record their best takes and files will be sent home for you to use for…
- $250.00
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August 12 - August 14
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tuesday - Thursday
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- Ages: 10-17, Fall Workshops
MT Audition Intensive
- ATC is pleased to announce our Musical Theatre Audition Intensive for students ages 10-17. Featuring a weekend full of masterclasses from Chicago's top Musical Theatre professionals including guests from Northwestern, Music Theatre Works, The Paramount, and more, students will have the opportunity to present their work for feedback to a panel of industry guests.
- $600.00
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September 6 - September 7
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
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- Ages: 10-15, Fall Workshops
LA Film Intensive with Casting Director Deborah Dion (Youth)
- Deborah Maxwell Dion, veteran LA Casting Director and top acting coach to the stars, returns for her once-a-year sell-out workshop. Deborah has worked on a multitude of projects during her 29-year career in casting including Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, The French Dispatch, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom and Tim Burton's Dumbo, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Alice in…
- $600.00
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September 13 - September 14
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 9th - 12th
Fall Musical Theatre Intensive – Godspell
- ATC is proud to produce Godspell in January at the The Skokie Theatre! Our MTI program is designed for comprehensive training bridging the gap between professional and educational theatre. Students work alongside Chicago's finest musical theatre professionals and experience special industry guest workshops and opportunities in addition to being part of a full production. This production is open to students…
- $2,600.00
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September 18
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sundays, some Thursdays
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 6th - 9th
Comedy Lab
- Comedy Lab offers a creative outlet for teens who want to let loose and develop their skills through games and trusted techniques. Students learn to master the fundamentals improvisation, sketch comedy writing, physical comedy and more, working with top Chicago comedy performer/educator ATC Senior Instructor Tim Soszko. Level: Open
- $625.00
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September 20 - November 22
12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Saturdays
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 7th - 12th
Teen On Camera
- ATC's signature Teen On Camera gives a practical approach that will help students gain the confidence to say, “I am enough."" Train in our professional studio, getting in front of the camera each week with commercial/TV/Film copy and receive adjustments and notes after watching playback. *Note this class fills quickly, secure your spot today. No previous on-camera experience required.
- $625.00
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September 20 - November 22
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturdays
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 5th - 8th
Fall Youth Acting Ensemble | Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- ATC's Youth Acting Lab is back by popular demand with Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (one-act version). The play will be performed with minimal design elements in order to showcase fundamental acting skills and techniques. Tuition also includes a fundamentals of Shakespeare Intensive Workshop with a top Folio-technique Instructor. Auditions will be by appointment only on September 9th and 10th…
- $1,250.00
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September 21 - December 14
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sundays
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 7th - 10th
Musical Theatre Lab
- The MT lab offers students an intensive and inclusive environment in which to develop, synthesize, attack, and practice their craft as actors specializing in musical theatre. Led by Chicago's finest musical theatre talent, students will gain the essential tools and critical confidence not only to understand musical theatre as an art form, but to set themselves apart from their peers…
- $1,250.00
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September 21 - November 23
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sundays
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- Fall Classes, Grade: 9th - 12th
Musical Theatre Dance Styles
- Back by popular demand!!! It can be difficult to find short-term dance classes that are not on a recital or competition time line. Over the coruse of 8 weeks, we will teach a variety of musical theatre dance styles, helping students to be better prepared for their next audition or performance opportunity. This flexible class provides beginner-intermediate dancers the opportunity…
- $300.00
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September 22 - November 17
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Mondays