• CELEBRATE THE BARD’S BIRTHDAY with Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Casting Director Bob Mason Quick View
  • Littles Stage & Screen Quick View
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    • Littles Stage & Screen

      • February 4 - March 18

      10:30 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • A brand new class created for our youngest ATC students who need a healthy balance of imaginative play and core acting techniques coupled with our nationally recognized on-camera training! This class provides a fun and safe environment for our littlest actors to tackle both stage and screen with confidence. Level: Beginner
    • $285.00
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  • Triple Threat Quick View
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    • Triple Threat

      • February 4 - March 18

      12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • Whether you have a budding star or someone who is working on coming out of their shell, our Triple Threat class combines singing, dancing, and acting each week to help students gain skill and confidence in musical theatre performance. Throughout the course of the 7 weeks, students will work on a variety of scenes and songs as well as group…
    • $500.00
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  • Youth On Camera (Level 1) Quick View
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    • Youth On Camera (Level 1)

      • February 4 - March 18

      10:30 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • On camera acting can be a challenge for the young actor whose instinct is to "show" instead of "tell" when what casting is looking for is for actors to bring their authentic self to the work. ATC gives a practical approach that will help students gain the confidence to say, “I am enough." Train in our professional studio, getting in…
    • $285.00
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  • The Authentic Actor Quick View
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    • The Authentic Actor

      • February 5 - March 19

      12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

      Sundays

    • This intermediate-level acting course helps teen actors harness their most authentic selves to find truth in their performances. With a healthy balance of text from both stage and screen, this class gives students confidence and tools to own their technique for any upcoming opportunity for stage or screen. Level: Intermediate
    • $375.00
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  • Youth On Camera (Level 2) Quick View
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    • Youth On Camera (Level 2)

      • February 5 - March 19

      10:30 am - 12:00 pm

      Sundays

    • In this level 2 Acting for the Camera course students learn to refine their camera acting skills and tackle more complex scenes and sides from popular films and television shows learning to calibrate their work for different styles all within a safe and fun environment. Students strengthen acting skills across the board in skill-building games each week. Pre-requisite: Youth On…
    • $285.00
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  • Kids TV Audition Workshop Quick View
  • No Explanation! ATC’s Comedy Troupe Quick View
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    • No Explanation! ATC’s Comedy Troupe

      • February 5 - May 21

      2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

      Sundays

    • ATC is currently auditioning for the much-anticipated return of our Comedy Troupe: No Explanation! No Explanation has been making us laugh for nearly 10 years. This troupe represents our most advanced comedy students who have proven ready to perform for the public. This troupe will write an original sketch comedy revue, developed through improv, which will be performed in June…
    • $850.00
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  • Fundamentals of Acting Quick View
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    • Fundamentals of Acting

      • February 4 - March 18

      12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

      Saturdays

    • This core class begins to break down the most challenging steps for the young actor. Students will explore the vocal, physical, and emotional details that lead to creating three-dimensional characters and scenes. This class culminates in an open house showcase for friends and family. Level: Beginner - Intermediate
    • $375.00
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    • Acting The Song

      • February 5 - March 19

      1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

      Sundays

    • Musical theatre performances are most powerful when the song furthers both the character's journey and the play's story. This class takes the five W's (who, what, where, when and why) and applies them to Broadway favorites emphasizing proper singing technique. Techniques taught in the class help the young musical theatre performer in both auditions and performance. This class will culminate…
    • $525.00
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  • From Self-Tape to Set Quick View
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    • From Self-Tape to Set

      • February 5 - March 19

      4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

      Sundays

    • This brand new ATC class focuses on the balance between managing training, performance, and real life responsibilities of an actor! For our teen actors with prior on camera training, who know how to tackle audition sides and create a great self tape, but what happens when you're on set and there are a myriad of scenarios you haven't experienced yet?…
    • $450.00
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  • Audition Intensive w/ Casting Director Julie Schubert (Adults) Quick View
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    • Audition Intensive w/ Casting Director Julie Schubert (Adults)

      • April 15 - April 16

      12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

      Saturday and Sunday

    • We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy Award Winning New York Casting Director Julie Schubert (House of Cards, The Devil Wears Prada, Marvel's Luke Cage & Jessica Jones, Boardwalk Empire). Gain invaluable insight into the audition process from one of the most respected casting directors in the industry by learning how to make bold yet subtle choices in your auditions.…
    • $350.00
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  • Audition Intensive w/ Casting Director Julie Schubert (Teens) Quick View
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    • Audition Intensive w/ Casting Director Julie Schubert (Teens)

      • April 15 - April 16

      9:00 am - 12:00 pm

      Saturday and Sunday

    • We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy Award Winning New York Casting Director Julie Schubert (House of Cards, The Devil Wears Prada, Marvel's Luke Cage & Jessica Jones, Boardwalk Empire). Gain invaluable insight into the audition process from one of the most respected casting directors in the industry by learning how to make bold yet subtle choices in your auditions.…
    • $350.00
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  • Building Your Reel w/ Filmmaker/Screenwriter David Singer Quick View
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    • Building Your Reel w/ Filmmaker/Screenwriter David Singer

      • April 29 - May 20

      3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

      Saturdays

    • Don't wait to audition to book the perfect role for your reel. In this 5-week intensive, work with award-winning, Cannes Film Festival Nominated director and writer David Singer who will write and film a scene specifically with your talents in mind. Co-taught by Founder/Executive Director Carole Dibo. These scenes are yours to add to your actor reels, use for agency submissions…
    • $895.00
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  • FREE College Audition Clinic Info Session Quick View
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    • FREE College Audition Clinic Info Session

      • April 18 - April 18

      6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

      Tuesday

    • ATC is thrilled to announce our 2023 Free Information Session for our renowned College Audition Clinic. 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, and indivualized support and coaching. This 90-workshop not only answers all your questions about what makes…
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  • Page to Screen – Session 2 Quick View
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    • Page to Screen – Session 2

      • June 19 - June 30

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • Second session added by popular demand! 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 the filmmaker…
    • $1,250.00
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  • Present Like a Pro: Confidence in Presenting Quick View
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    • Present Like a Pro: Confidence in Presenting

      • April 30 - April 30

      2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

      Sunday

    • Jimmy Callahan has been a professional TV/film actor in Chicagoland, New York, and LA for 20 years, has honed his unique public speaking ability through his extensive acting background, and now helps coach colleagues on their own presentation skills. In this one-day workshop, learn the mechanics of what makes a successful presentation and improve your public speaking skills! Quash nerves,…
    • $99.00
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    • Physical Theatre

      • April 30 - May 21

      2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

      Sundays

    • This four-week course exposes young actors to a variety of physical acting techniques including stage combat, mime, and improvisation. Students work together to devise an orginal movement piece to share with family and friends on the final day of class.
    • $225.00
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  • Breaking into the Business w/ Carole & Christina Quick View
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    • Page to Screen

      • June 12 - June 23

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • This class fill 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 10 - July 29

      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. We are thrilled to introduce our inaugural JUNIOR Musical Theatre Intensive program! Combining professional skill-building technique and workshops, actors will rehearse and perform INTO THE WOODS JR. Student performers have the opportunity to experience a professional rehearsal and production process in a fun…
    • $2,000.00
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  • Musical Theatre Intensive Quick View
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    • Musical Theatre Intensive

      • July 10 - August 4

      9:00 am - 3:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • ATC’s renowned Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is thrilled to announce this summer's musical PIPPIN! - now with a new rehearsal schedule and performance dates. 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. AUDITION DEADLINE: SUNDAY, January 27th…
    • $2,800.00
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  • Actors Boot Camp Quick View
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    • Actors Boot Camp

      • July 17 - July 28

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • The precursor to our highly soughtafter 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 their work for family and…
    • $995.00
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  • Professional Summer Intensive Quick View
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    • Professional Summer Intensive

      • July 31 - August 11

      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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  • On Camera Bootcamp Quick View
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    • On Camera Bootcamp

      • August 14 - August 18

      9:00 am - 1:00 pm

      Monday - Friday

    • Whether your young actor has been auditioning or has just been bitten by the acting bug, this bootcamp will give them the skills and confidence to tackle any audition that comes their way. Over the course of one week, they’ll learn to be comfortable in front of the camera and how to approach different styles of commercials and tv/film scripts…
    • $500.00
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  • Nailing The Agent Audition w/ Siobhan Reedy Best from Stewart Talent Quick View
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    • Adult Improv

      • May 3 - May 24

      6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

      Wednesdays

    • 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…
    • $325.00
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