Kids Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

A star is made, not born! In this special camp, your Hollywood bound kid will learn the rules and techniques of acting for the camera in a fun and supportive environment. We start off with several improv games and exercises that stimulate the imagination and build confidence!  As the class progresses, kids will practice acting techniques unique...

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,...

Learn the awesome art of comedy and acting with CinemaKidz! Kids will build confidence, and skills as they work together to create 2 shorts projects.  We will start with hosting a writing workshop to help kids learn how to generate new material on the fly, off the cuff, and on just about any topic you can imagine. Kids will generate some original...

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...

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. ...

ATNY’s Full Day Intensives are comprehensive and fun. They consist of 3 core acting classes that are necessary for young actor growth. Elective classes are not included in the 3 core class intensive, so please register for those separately. When you register for the full day intensive, you automatically save big time on the 3rd...

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...

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...

Much like a conductor of an orchestra, or the head chef in a kitchen organizing the servers and cooks, a director must coordinate a team of actors, crew members, camera operators, producers, and the many other individual positions in such a way to put their vision on the big screen.  In this unique course, students do not just learn how a film...

Pigeonholed Theater Company presents professional-level acting classes for kids!  This age range encompasses children at their most spectacularly imaginative. In this online class, we encourage the students to use that imagination to create a world and character(s) all of their own. They will learn theatre games, improvisation, listening and communication...

Come play improv comedy games. While having a ton of fun, sharing much needed laughs, you will develop creative writing & critical thinking, team communications and presentation skills and build self confidence. And unlike traditional acting classes, EVERYONE benefits equally from the experience. Without scripts to memorize, every moment if focused...

ATNY’s Full Day Intensives are comprehensive and fun. They consist of 3 core acting classes that are necessary for young actor growth. When you register for the full day intensive, you automatically save big time on the 3rd class. These classes play into each other and the skillset enhanced in each will help propel your acting know how. If you have...

Optional Maker Kit Includes: Costume and prop making materials Musical Theatre at CinemaKidz is designed for the young generation of storytellers, actors, moviemakers, and creators. With our famous approach to hands-on, interactive learning, your child will be completely immersed in developing practical skills in acting, singing, dancing, and stage...

Ready for Broadway? Young vocal students learn the art of performing in this repertoire-based class.  Perform solos, work on stage presence and direction, and develop acting and interpretation skills. No experience required!