| Teen Program
"It’s critical for young actors to do their homework, if they want to compete.
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Acting Studio Chicago, now in its 25th year of training adult actors in the Shurtleff method is pleased to announce a curriculum designed for the teen actor.
"As an agent, I am always looking for young people who are talented, but most importantly professional. Rachael's teen classes and workshops provide the students with professional skills and smart business information in a safe and creative environment. I recommend these classes to any teen who is serious in pursuing a professional acting career."
Sam Samuelson - Agent, Stewart Talent Management
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Our Boot Camp class provides the young actor a place to really dig into the work. Using Shurtleff’s 12 Guideposts, along with other techniques, the student learns to make active, bold choices. Using exercises, improve and scene work we teach and reinforce the primary concepts of relationship, conflict, and action. By exercising the imagination, self awareness and risk taking the young actors will build confidence in their work. In Session 1, the 2nd part of the day is dedicated to On Camera Technique which will teach or strengthen the young actor’s commercial and film/television audition skills. In Session 2, afternoons will focus on Craft Skills: voice, movement, dialect and more!
Session 1: 6 Saturdays
September 20 – October 25
$395
Mornings: 10:00am-12:00pm
Acting/Scenework
Section A with Ellen Lancaster
Section B with Jennie Moreau
Afternoons: 12:30 – 2:30pm
On Camera Skills
Section A with TBA
Section B with Doug McDade
Session 2: 5 Saturdays
November 8 – December 6
$375
Mornings: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Acting/Scene Work
Section A with Kimberly Senior
Section B with Jennie Moreau
Afternoons: 12:30 – 2:30pm
Craft Skills
Stage Combat, Movement, Improv, Dialects and more!
Section A – Ages 9-12
Section B – Ages 13-17 |
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Workshop Sundays:
Auditioning for Theatre Workshop for Teens: |
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With Steppenwolf Casting Director Erica Daniels
This popular 2 day workshop covers all aspects of the challenging theatre audition. Erica covers monologue, cold reading and interview. Learn critical strategies to succeed in a variety of audition situations. Don’t miss an opportunity to spend 2 days with one of Chicago’s most influential casting directors.
$275 |
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2 days, October 5 & 12
10:00am – 3:30pm
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The Monologue Audition – NEW!: |
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4 Sundays, Ages 13 and up
A great class to take if you are preparing for theatre or college auditions. Each student will receive and polish 2 contrasting contemporary monologues in this 4 week intensive. Adrianne Cury, actress, director and casting director of Shaw Chicago will teach
$295 |
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November 2, 9, 16 and 23
10:00am – 1:00pm
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Voice Over Workshop – NEW!: |
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With Deb Doetzer and Jeff Lupetin, Ages 10-17
Look inside the world of voice over with these top Chicago pros. This workshop will introduce students to voice acting, mic technique and voice over commercial copy audition skills. Check out Jeff at loopytalk.com.
$150 |
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On Camera:
The Commercial Audition, Ages 12 and up: |
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With Matt Miller of TPR Casting and Rachael Patterson, Studio Director
In this one day workshop we will cover the commercial interview, MOS and work with a variety of copy. Participate in mock auditions and learn on-camera audition etiquette. A great one day workout!
$125 |
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Commercial/TV Film Audition Workshop: |
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Chicago’s only on-camera workshop for ages 8-11
With Doug McDade and Studio Director, Rachael Patterson
At the request of many Chicago Agents we developed this unique 2-day workshop for the young actor. Day one covers the commercial audition while day two tackles the challenging Film/TV audition.
$250 |
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2 Sundays, Nov 9 & 16
10:00am – 3:00pm
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Pilot Workshop for Teens: |
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With Studio Director Rachael Patterson
During this workshop students will work on pilot television scenes. Focus on making specific choices, relationship, listening and discoveries, creating a connection with the reader, the size of the frame and how it affects your read, and keeping your read truthful.
$125 |
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Call the Audition Studio to enroll 312. 527.4566
“Acting Studio Chicago’s teen classes and workshops can give you the edge."
Mickie Paskal — Casting Director, Tenner/Paskal Casting
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