Kids Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

The 60 minutes of class is dedicated to playing Improv Games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs and building self-confidence, students develop creative writing, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus and team skills. At the end of class we invite students to share original stories of experience, observation and/or...

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,...

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. ...

Technique includes:     HUMAN CONNECTION: Moment to moment, action/reaction.   IMPROVISATIONS:  Learn to be SPECIFIC in relationships,   objectives and circumstances. SCRIPT WORK:   Break down material into moments and actions. (on camera) We begin each class With a centering movement and medi...

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...

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

We believe that to act is to PLAY, and that students learn the most in an atmosphere of relaxed positive reinforcement. This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. We begin with ensemble building games, then introduce the Barrow Group tools via...

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...

This ten-week on-camera course focuses on film & television and specific tools used in the medium. Students will work on monologues, scenes, film terms, and understanding how a set works. In this class students have the opportunity to watch playback of their work. This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces...

In our 1-Week Musical Theatre Camp, students explore the Barrow Group approach as applied to Musical Theatre.  This class introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. Students will explore scenes, songs, movement, and audition technique.  Students will work on at least two different songs; the...

Acting 2: Advanced Explorations for Tweens (ages 10-13) In this class students will explore script analysis of a full play while taking a deeper dive into The Barrow Group tools via working on multiple scenes. The class culminates in an open showing of their plays for friends, family and TBG community members. Prerequisite: Students must have...

Our Tween Improv and Sketch Comedy class explores improvisation and comedy in a supportive environment. This class encourages students to become more spontaneous, creative, playful, and imaginative, all while developing valuable theater and interpersonal skills. The class begins with Ensemble Building exercises to strengthen the ensemble and encourage...

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,...

Our Explorations in Acting for Kids for ages 6-9 encourages students to explore, play, and be a part of an ensemble! These classes are a great introduction to the art of theatre and storytelling. Through games and exercises, students are introduced collaborative play and ensemble building skills, the foundational elements of storytelling, and...

Our Explorations in Acting for Tweens (10-13 years old) classes encourage spontaneity, simplicity and fun.  This class teaches our specific approach to storytelling, and introduces students to the same tools that our adult professional actors work with. We believe that to act is to play, and that students learn the most in an atmosphere...