Discover Classes. Earn Rewards.

Acting as a Craft (AAAC) is unfortunately unavailable

Thankfully we have 6 other Acting Technique Classes for you to choose from. Check our top choices below or see all classes for more options.

IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment

Acting Class Now @ Virtual Classroom

Discover the power of connection and presence in this transformative acting class. Learn to connect with your emotions and partner, unlocking your true potential as an actor and in life. Join us at Acting Class Now and experience the profound impact of the IK Connection Method: Moment 2 Moment.

(7) Beginner 18 and older

Beginner Acting I: The Basics

The Barrow Group Acting School @ Live Online

Discover the secrets to natural and spontaneous acting at The Barrow Group Acting School. This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to their unique approach and provide a solid foundation for your craft. No experience is required.

(66) Beginner 18 and older
$425

8 sessions

Gift it!

3-Week TV/Film Intensive with Marci Liroff

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock your potential in the TV and film industry with an exclusive online intensive led by renowned casting director, Marci Liroff. Sharpen your skills, gain valuable feedback, and elevate your acting career to new heights. Don't miss this opportunity tailored for experienced actors looking to take their craft to the next level.

(24) All levels 16 and older
$299

3 sessions

Gift it!

2 Week Scene Study and Agent Showcase with Nancy Robillard

Actors Connection New York @ Online Classroom

Refine your scene study skills with Nancy Robillard, a leading NY theater director, in this immersive 2-week online class at Actors Connection New York. Learn the art of cold scene preparation for auditions and booked projects through Nancy's expert guidance and in-depth coaching. Elevate your craft further as you showcase your talent to a top NY agent during the second session, receiving valuable feedback and insights to enhance your performance.

(322) All levels 18 and older
$179

2 sessions

Gift it!

2-Week Scene Study Intensive with Judith Bouley

Acting & Voice Studios @ Virtual Classroom

Join Casting Director and Producer Judith Bouley for a live online acting class where actors 16+ can perform and receive feedback. Gain valuable industry insights and learn scene study techniques in this intensive course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a seasoned professional!

(24) All levels 16 and older
$169

2 sessions

Gift it!
See all Acting Technique classes Online

Acting as a Craft (AAAC)

Unleash your acting potential with a unique and comprehensive master class workshop at Chicago Actors Studio. Dive into scene study, character development, emotional recall, and more as you hone your craft and bring scripts to life. Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and artistic growth.

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $140
  • Online Classroom
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions

Start Dates (0)

  • $140
  • Online Classroom
  • 12 hours over 4 sessions
  • Price includes $15 material fee
Showing 10 of 0

Class Description

Description

What you'll learn in this acting technique class:

The “Acting As A Craft” (AAAC) workshops are uniquely designed master class workshops incorporating a broad range of basic skills that an actor absolutely needs.

Students will be given scene assignments from various film and stage plays and then paired up to work that particular scene as a homework assignment which will then be performed at the next scheduled class. These assignments are carefully designed to address whatever the students need to move forward in relation to their particular developmental stage.

In this workshop, students will be trained in:
  • Scene Study - learning how to break down the authors writings into a strong sense of “truth”. Not just playing the part, but rather living it.
  • The Road Map - a clear comprehensive process needed to break down all the elements during script analysis, which includes the process of working “moment to moment” instead of “line to line”.
  • Character Development - master the creation of a character. Learn to use the many parts of the inner life force of a particular character and finding the elements that make up that character. This addresses the “If I Were This Character” concept.
  • Improvisations - using improv to support the other aspects of performance such as character development. Also using the techniques to free the student of self-judgment and inhibitions that may hinder the ability to completely submerse themselves into a character or moment.
  • Emotional Recall - Learning the skill of using emotions from past experiences, recalling those feelings and applying them to the actors work.
  • Sense Memory - All 5 senses have memory. Over the years, some (if not most) of them have been numbed. The process of bringing them back to life, making them more reactive to even the slightest stimulation. The student learns to give their character experience a more reactive sense.
  • Monologues - although there's a separate class targeting effective monologue skills, there are situations where a student would have to work alone. In these instances, a student may be assigned a monologue as class assignment or to help solve a particular training issue.
  • Cold Readings - Although there's a separate class targeting this skill, there are situations where a student would have to work alone. In these instances, a student may be assigned a cold reading as class assignment or to help solve a particular training issue.
  • Introduction to Shakespeare - mainly to expose students to areas like "Scansion" which is the basic guide to effective performance. This also introduces them to elements such as speech rhythms, vocal pitch builds and rhythm in movement - the same teachings presented at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in the UK.
  • Movement and Voice - Learn and master the skills of an effective performance by coordinating the three basic rhythms: speech, physical movement and the author's writings.
  • Acting for the Camera and Stage - there are separate workshops targeting these techniques but this class will introduce students to the basic but very important differences in techniques.
Props and costumes are available for students to use on their performances. They can also utilize the facilities such as rehearsal rooms and stage areas for rehearsal of their class assignments.

The school will collect a one-time registration fee of $25 for first-time students.

Note: This is an on-going class one day or evening weekly. However, students may attend other classes in this category free of charge. 

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

  • If you cancel 8 business days or more prior to your first class, you will receive a 70% refund of your tuition. The remaining 30% will be held as a credit, which can be used towards another workshop or program for up to six months.
  • If you cancel 8 business days or less before your workshop or program begins, you will not receive a refund. Instead, everything you paid will be held as credit for any workshop or class you wish to register for, up to 6 months.
  • If you cancel after a program or workshop has already started, you will not receive a refund or credit.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Chicago Actors Studio (4)

(4.5-star rating across 4 reviews)
  • Acting as a Craft (AAAC)

    Anonymous review on 3/2/2022
    Although the instructor in my sessions did not specifically utilize the workbook, I the supplementary printed materials well worth the cost of the class. With most students taking the class in person, I often felt (as an on-line student) as if I were lurking. I wasn't clear about my options for class interaction in this "hybrid" setting. I wish the Studio offered a class that followed their text/workbook. I'd love more of the voice and diction (AAAC only hinted at this aspect in class warm-ups.)
  • Acting as a Craft (AAAC)

    Reviewed by Tatiana B. on 1/20/2019
See reviews for other classes at Chicago Actors Studio
loading...
Hide Reviews

Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students of Acting as a Craft (AAAC) found the supplementary printed materials provided in the class to be valuable, even though the instructor did not specifically utilize the workbook. However, some online students felt left out compared to in-person students and were not clear about their options for class interaction in the hybrid setting. The students wished for a class that followed the text/workbook more closely and included more focus on voice and diction, which was only briefly touched upon in class warm-ups. One insightful quote from a review: "I'd love more of the voice and diction (AAAC only hinted at this aspect in class warm-ups.)"

Benefits of Booking Through CourseHorse

  • Booking is safe. When you book with us your details are protected by a secure connection.
  • Lowest price guaranteed. Classes on CourseHorse are never marked up.
  • This class will earn you 1400 points. Points give you money off your next class!

Questions & Answers (2)

Get quick answers from CourseHorse and past students.

Question from Gina
How old can you be to participate?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
The recommended age is 18 years old and up. In general, they don’t usually accept participants under the age of 16 in the adult workshops.
Answer Show answer
Cancel
Question from Daniela A.
I am not an actress, I am not sure if I picked the right class, I just want to learn to express myself publicly, I hope I enrolled in the right class/... I am a bit nervous thanks
Answer from Jonathan F. Verified Educator
Hi Daniela, No need to worry. While many of our students are here to be professional actors, we have also had many students who studied acting to improve their presentation skills for their careers as doctors, lawyers, journalists, politicians and teachers. Being nervous before starting the class is perfectly normal as well. Most students start to feel much more at ease after they've been in class for a couple weeks, so don't let your nerves hold you back when you're just starting out.
Answer Show answer
Cancel

Chicago Actors Studio

Our school is rooted in “The Method”, the corner stone of professional training, created by Constantin Stanislavsky, learned by countless famous award winning actors/actresses of film and television and taught by the Lee Strasberg institute in New York and West Hollywood, Uta Hagen, HB Studios,...

Read more about Chicago Actors Studio

CourseHorse Approved

This school has been carefully vetted by CourseHorse and is a verified Online educator.

Chicago Actors Studio

Give This Course as a Gift Card

  • Thousands of classes
  • No expiration
  • Unique and memorable gifts for any occasion
  • Personalized
  • Explore a passion, gain a new skill, discover a new hobby, engage in a memorable experience
  • Instant delivery
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™

Buy a Gift Card

Book this Class as a Group Event

Booking this class for a group? Find great private group events

CourseHorse Gift Cards

  • Creative & unique gift for any occasion
  • Thousands of classes & experiences
  • No expiration date
  • Instant e-delivery (or choose a date)
  • Add a personalized message
  • Lock in a price with the Inflation Buster Gift Card Price Adjuster™
Buy a Gift Card
gift card with the CourseHorse logo gift card with the CourseHorse logo
Loading...