Kids Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

HAVE FUN! But never at anyone else's expense! Improv and Stand-Up Comedy help students discover their best selves building self confidence, creative writing, critical thinking and public speaking. Each session starts with Improvisation, playing games that are a ton of fun while teaching valuable life skills. These are the same games we play with corporate...

Our 1-Week Explorations in Acting Camp introduces students to the Barrow Group approach and tools through ensemble building games, improv, script analysis, monologues, scene work, as well as rehearsal and performance tools. These camps are designed to be taken multiple times, as students will work on different scenes and be introduced to new acting...

Aimed at preparing young actors for film and theater acting, we'll practice classic techniques, study characters through scene work, be in the moment with improv, and learn the business end of the business. We'll also have mock auditions to practice, learn how to prepare, experience engaging with people in the room, and gain more confidence. ...

The Singing, Music Exploration and Acting class aims to nurture and develop the young artist's individual voice, musical abilities and acting skills. Annie Pichan leads singing and music exploration class from 10-10:15am. The class focuses on ear training, rhythmic understanding and music reading. Gabi Nail leads acting class from 10:15-10:30am. The...

In this special one hour ATNY class elective, actors will learn the essentials of comedy performance through real life comedy scenes from Disney and Nickelodeon Shows. Actors will work closely with other actors and readers On-Camera and discover what makes a comedy scene work with script. There’s a sense of fearlessness that is needed in comedy....

Thru the end of July these sessions will be held online. Weekly prices cut in half!!! Online sessions will include Improv comedy, stand-up comedy, movement classes and voice training. Running Monday-Thursday 9:30-3pm. We have Our classes for kids and teens include both Improv & Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive...

Our 1-Week Improv and Sketch Comedy Intensive explores improvisation via introducing foundational concepts of improvisation through games and exercises, ensemble building, and applying this to our work as actors with a script. The camp explores sketch comedy by writing, analyzing, and performing in sketches. This camp is great for students looking...

This is 3-2-1-‘s premier Children’s Program. It opens up the world of on-camera acting to your child through confidence-boosting play, imagination, and fun! We focus on bringing out the natural performer in each and every student with a combination of coaching for film and TV, audition technique, and improvisation. Our priority is to ensure that...

Our 3-Week Summer Acting Intensive explores: Acting: ensemble building improv script analysis monologues scene study introduction to The Barrow Group acting tools This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. In our teen classes,...

Our classes for kids & teens include both Improv & Stand-Up Comedy training. By combining the two, students receive a comprehensive education in creative writing and critical thinking while developing strong community and leadership skills – team, public speaking, self confidence, respect, listening, focus, eye contact and more.  ...

There are five areas of concentration in our on-going curriculum: Scene Study, Cold Reading, Interview Technique, Improvisation and Character Development. Students are not allowed to critique other students, but are instead encouraged to comment positively on specifics within any actor's performance. Direction is given through choices, emotional development,...

Online TV & Film Agent Masterclass with Top Agent of CESD Agency Don't miss this ONLINE masterclass with one of the leading legit agents in NYC, Mallory Pierro Tucker of CESD Agency! This class is for kids and adults (9 years old and up). This will be a live, interactive class with a Q&A and the opportunity to perform for and get feedback...

Don't miss this BRAND NEW 3-Week ONLINE TV & Film Intensive for Kids/Teens 9-16 years old with Top Hollywood Casting Director, Meg Morman of Morman Bowling Casting. Currently, Meg has 8 Films in Pre-Prodcution, 2 TV-Shows in Production & 5 More in Post Production. Meg casts kids and adults of ages! This class will be held online via Zoom....

Students will be introduced to Shakespeare in an easy and fun format. No prior knowledge is necessary for this course. Weekly writing reflections will range from creative to formal writing. Students will perform a scene in its formal form in the final week. Required materials: paper pencil Location notes:  Room numbers are provided to...