Acting Studio Chicago

Acting Studio Chicago offers Kids & Teens Acting Classes, Kids/Teen On Camera Acting, Kids/Teen Acting Specialty Classes, and Summer Camps and Intensives. The program also offers Adult Acting Classes, Adult Core Program, Adult Audition Classes, and a New Student Webinar.

Programs

• Kids & Teens Acting Classes — Kids and teens
• Kids/Teen On Camera Acting — Kids/teens
• Kids/Teen Acting Specialty Classes — Kids/teens
• Summer Camps and Intensives — Kids/teens
• Adult Acting Classes — Adults
• Adult Core Program — Adults
• Adult Audition Classes — Working actors · Designed for working actors looking to improve auditioning skills.
• New Student Webinar — Adult actors · An introduction to the way ASC works and teaches.

At a glance

• Ages: 14–18 years old

About the provider

Acting Studio Chicago has been operating since 1981. Rachael Patterson is the Studio Director. The program says it aims to offer very best training in a challenging, supportive, creative, small-class environment. It is described as Chicago’s Actors Training Center since 1981 and the most recommended professional actor training center in Chicago since 1981, with top-notch professional faculty and working professionals.

• BEGINNING MONOLOGUE — Begins Tuesday, Nov. 17th.
• AUDITION TO WRAP WITH SAMUEL ROUKIN — Begins Jan. 12th.

Youth policies are listed on the site. Applicants can create an account, join, or log in. Newsletter sign-up is offered. Contact phone: (312) 527-4566. Address: 10 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 2E, Chicago, IL 60654.

What families say

“I loved learning that intimacy (Intimacy Workshop) not only includes physical contact but also cultural and other aspects of respect in the experience. So important!” — Anne Gearhart

“On the last day of Matt Miller's workshop, I had a callback and two days later booked a commercial! Being in class gives me extra joy and momentum- I don't think it's a coincidence I booked right after taking Matt's class and working my audition muscles in real life with an awesome community!” — Lydia Ellis-Curry

Last updated November 8, 2026.