• The Wolves – Tickets Quick View
    • The Wolves – Tickets Quick View
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    • THE WOLVES Description: ATC invites you to our Advanced Acting Lab’s showcase of Sarah DeLappe’s The Wolves, directed by Erika Burke Rossa.  “The scary, exhilarating brightness of raw adolescence emanates from every scene of this uncannily assured first play by Sarah DeLappe.” – The New York Times Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From…
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  • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Youth Quick View
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    • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Youth

    • September 28 - September 29

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Saturday & Sunday

    • Top L.A. Casting Director, Deborah Maxwell Dion returns for her once-a-year sell-out workshop. Deborah has worked on a multitude of projects during her 28-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 Wonderland, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, as…
    • $600.00
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  • Creative Dramatics Quick View
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    • Creative Dramatics

    • October 5 - December 14

      10:30 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • Discover, create, and perform! Students work together to devise an original play that will be performed on the final day of class. The process will foster imagination, nurture self-confidence, and teach students to work as an ensemble. Students will perform their work for friends and family on the final day of class. Level: Open *No class November 23 & 30
    • $335.00
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  • Triple Threat Quick View
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    • Triple Threat

    • October 5 - December 14

      12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

      Saturdays

    • Whether you have a budding star or someone working on coming out of their shell, our Triple Threat class helps students gain skills and confidence in musical theatre performance by combining singing, dancing, and acting each week. Throughout the course of these 9 weeks, students will work on a variety of scenes and songs as well as group performance numbers…
    • $500.00
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  • Youth Advanced Scene Study Quick View
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    • Youth Advanced Scene Study

    • October 5 - December 14

      12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

      Saturdays

    • ATC's Youth Advanced Scene Study has been recognized by Chicago's Top Agents and Casting Directors because age does not define level. This intensive acting class is intended for our students who are actively auditioning. Students take a deep-dive into scene work from multiple sources to understand what is really driving the character and their motivations. Admission by studio approval. *No…
    • $400.00
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  • Youth On Camera Quick View
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    • Youth On Camera

    • October 5 - December 14

      10:30 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • ATC's signature Youth On Camera is back for fall. We give a fun, yet 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 a commercial and/or film/TV copy, and will receive adjustments and notes after watching playback. Students' work…
    • $335.00
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  • TV & Film Intensive w/ Casting Directors Rori Bergman and Julie Schubert (Teens – 2 Sessions) Quick View
  • Page to Screen Session 1 Quick View
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    • Page to Screen Session 1

    • June 10 - June 21

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • 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…
    • $1,250.00
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  • Professional Summer Intensive Quick View
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    • Professional Summer Intensive

    • June 10 - June 21

      9:00 am - 4:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • The Professional Summer Intensive was designed in 2004 by Founder/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 a…
    • $2,150.00
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  • Page to Screen – Session 2 Quick View
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    • Page to Screen – Session 2

    • July 29 - August 9

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • 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…
    • $1,250.00
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  • Junior Musical Theatre Intensive Quick View
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    • Junior Musical Theatre Intensive

    • July 8 - July 26

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • For years, parents and students have asked us to offer a musical theatre intensive option for our younger students, and we began the tradition last summer with our inaugural junior production. Combining professional skill-building technique and workshops, actors will rehearse and perform DEAR EDWINA JR! Student performers have the opportunity to experience a professional rehearsal and production process in a…
    • $2,000.00
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  • Musical Theatre Intensive Quick View
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    • Musical Theatre Intensive

    • July 8 - August 3

      9:00 am - 3:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • ATC's renowned Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is back this year to bring to life the infectious pop-rock musical Mean Girls! This now four-week intensive is designed for comprehensive training bridging between the gap between professional and educational theatre. Students work alongside Chicago's finest theatre professionals to bring to life a nuanced and detailed final performance. NEW STUDENTS CLICK HERE  RETURNING…
    • $2,800.00
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  • Actors Boot Camp Quick View
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    • Actors Boot Camp

    • July 15 - July 26

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • 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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  • 3-Day Comedy Intensive Quick View
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    • 3-Day Comedy Intensive

    • August 13 - August 15

      4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

      Tuesday - Thursday

    • 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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  • Intro to Voice Over (Youth) Quick View
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    • Intro to Voice Over (Youth)

    • September 14 - September 14

      2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

      Saturday

    • Join renowned Chicago actor/vocal talent Brian Plocharczyk for this Intro to Voice Over Workshop! Focusing on preparing young actors to be comfortable working with the mic, this workshop teaches students audition basics, what to expect in the booth after booking a job, and so much more! Students have the opportunity to grow by listening to their playback instantly while recording…
    • $200.00
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  • Fall Musical Theatre Intensive Quick View
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    • Fall Musical Theatre Intensive

    • September 19 - January 18

      10:00 am - 2:00 pm

      Sundays 10am - 2pm, some Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    • ATC is proud to produce SIX: TEEN EDITION this January at The Skokie Theatre! The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” At its heart, SIX is about celebrating the talent and individuality of the women and non-binary people onstage. The cast will be expanded to include backup singers and dancers of all gender identities. SIX: TEEN EDITION includes…
    • $2,600.00
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  • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Teens Quick View
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    • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Teens

    • September 28 - September 29

      2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

      Saturday & Sunday

    • Top L.A. Casting Director, Deborah Maxwell Dion returns for her once-a-year sell-out workshop. Deborah has worked on a multitude of projects during her 28-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 Wonderland, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, as…
    • $600.00
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  • Teen On Camera Quick View
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    • Teen On Camera

    • October 5 - December 14

      2:15 pm - 4:30 pm

      Saturdays

    • 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. Level: Beginner - Intermediate *No class…
    • $425.00
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  • Comedy Lab Quick View
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    • Comedy Lab

    • October 6 - December 15

      2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

      Sundays

    • Comedy Lab offers a creative outlet for teens to let loose and develop their skills through games. Through improvisation, sketch comedy writing, physical comedy, and more, students work with and learn from top comedy performer Tim Soszko. Students in this course will be invited to audition for ATC's Comedy Troupe which begins rehearsals in early 2025. Level: Open
    • $400.00
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  • Fall Youth Acting Ensemble Quick View
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    • Fall Youth Acting Ensemble

    • October 6 - December 8

      10:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Sundays + Tech Week TBD

    • You asked, we answered: ATC's brand new Youth Acting Ensemble presents OZ, a modern-day Wizard of Oz adaptation by Don Zolidis. ATC's Youth Acting Ensemble is a program open to current middle school students. This intensive offers an in-depth rehearsal process and culminates in a memorized staged reading production open to the public. The play will be performed with minimal…
    • $1,250.00
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  • Adult Scene Study Quick View
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    • Adult Scene Study

    • July 10 - August 14

      6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

      Wednesdays

    • Whether you're new to the industry or looking to keep your skills sharp, a foundation in Scene Study is essential. In this class, students will split their time between the rehearsal room table investigating a scene beat by beat, and the performance space, exploring how this dramaturgical-style analysis can fully inform the actor’s performance.
    • $400.00
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  • Adult Improv Quick View
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    • Adult Improv

    • September 30 - November 18

      6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

      Mondays

    • Take a risk, take an adventure, take an improv class! The Huffington Post says "improv will give you the best mindset for life." 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…
    • $400.00
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  • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Adults Quick View
    • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Adults Quick View
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    • Deb Dion LA Film Intensive – Adults

    • September 30 - September 30

      2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

      Monday

    • Top L.A. Casting Director, Deborah Maxwell Dion returns for her once-a-year sell-out workshop. Deborah has worked on a multitude of projects during her 28-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 Wonderland, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, as…
    • $300.00
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  • Best of Broadway Quick View
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    • Best of Broadway

    • October 1 - November 19

      10:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Tuesdays

    • Whether you haven't done a musical since high school or are looking to keep your skills sharp, our new adult Best of Broadway course is here to get you singing, dancing, and acting with confidence. ATC offers you a safe, judgment-free environment to discover and polish and our expert instructors meet you where you are. The class culminates in a…
    • $500.00
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