Kids Acting Classes in Chicago, IL

Improv is the key to success in theatre, film, commercials and everyday life! Knuckleball Comedy presents Intro to Improv, a curriculum written just for teens.  Learn the basics of improvisation and performance through fun mind games and interactive play taught by a working comedian. Gain valuable communication and team working skills, learn...

The follow-up to Acting on Camera focuses on cold-reading on-camera audition techniques. Students will experience auditioning for roles in film and television scripts, and will review taped work at the end of every class. Note: Parents will have the option of purchasing a demo reel of their children, featuring clips from monologues and scenes they...

This 45 minute class introduces character dance and learning how to dance in heels. This class will incorporate broadway style music & dancing and teach the importance of the basics of acting in your dance performing. You will need to purchase either Pedini Femme shoes or character shoes for this class depending on your level. Prerequisite: ...

This class encourages spontaneity, simplicity and fun, teaching our specific approach to storytelling and introducing kids to the fundamental tools that professional actors use. To act is to play, and students learn the most in this atmosphere of relaxed positive reinforcement.

This on-camera course focus on film & television and specific tools used in the medium.   Students will work on: monologues scenes learning film terminology understanding how a set works In this class students have the opportunity to watch playback of their work and get feedback from the instructor on a weekly basis. Parents will...

Let your pre-schooler play, create and perform. Focus on bringing the visual arts to life through performance and movement. Explore the many ways to bring characters and scenes to life through different ART projects, theatre games and dance using our ART creations. Each class we will have a new focus: costumes for a fairytale story, masks for a movement...

This class is designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance on camera, including but not limited to:  The concept of slating, and creating a slate video  Cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts  Interacting in a scene with another actor  Developing an Audition...

Pow! Bang!  Have you ever wondered how your favorite action stars make fighting look so real? Learn how to slap, punch, and kick like the pros while learning fight choreography from hit action movies like Star Wars and The Avengers! This class is designed to fit the proficiency of any stage combatant. With personal one on one training, the goal...

Do you dream of being a Broadway star? Do you just want to have a great time singing and dancing with new friends? Either way, our musical theatre class is for you! In this fun class, one exciting musical will be performed every term at our studio. Students will learn different acting techniques and tools, assist in choreographing different dances,...

This acting on camera class offers the opportunity for students to learn and practice auditioning and performing techniques in a positive atmosphere. Students will learn how to communicate with the camera in a natural and fun way. The class will also help students build confidence as performers and individuals as they will use artistic exploration...

This class is designed to introduce young actors to the skills required to create a professional-grade performance on camera, including but not limited to: The concept of slating, and creating a slate video Cold reading for TV, commercial and film scripts Interacting in a scene with another actor Developing an Audition Monologue The dos and don'ts...

This exciting new class teaches students the differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera. Students will learn the various types of shots/coverage, matching, hitting marks, filming in bits and pieces, shooting out of order, and terminology regarding film scripts and who’s who in the crew on a set. And the best part? Students...