Professional, process-driven classes for young and adult actors, serving the Chicago suburbs and North Shore.
Spring Acting for the NEW Actor
Have you ever had the dream of being an actor? Ever wanted to let loose, take risks, and strut your stuff on-stage, and on-camera? Or maybe you just need to get out the house? Your opportunity has arrived! You and your fellow "new-actors" will rehearse and perform scenes for the stage and the big screen. This courageous ensemble of "New- Actors" will screen their filmed scenes and perform their theatre scenes in front of a live audience of friends and family at the end of the term.
Acting the Song
Musical theatre performances are made powerful due to the acting skills employed while singing. This class explores how to approach a song from an actor's point of view and fuse the music with the words. The actor will also discover what musical material suits them best. Final class is open to friends and family. Out of class work expected.
On-Camera Intensive
Students will hone their on-camera techniques, focusing on challenging commercial copy, film scripts and TV pilots. Students will work at the pace of level of a working professional actor using actual industry scripts. Class features a final class taught by Chicago Talent Agent (TBA).
Monologue/Scene Study
Get out of your own way and embrace the skills you need to become a competitive actor. Moving from monologue to scene study, students will gain confidence in their work as an actor. Necessary for actors of all skill levels. Out of class work expected.
"I really had no idea what to expect when I walked in, but the combination of the teachers and material covered blew me away. This class provided me with so much information and guidance with respect to the business, film, and acting. I'm incredibly grateful that I was one of the lucky few to experience this wealth of knowledge, which wouldn't have been possible without you!"
"I don't think I've ever had so much information given to me about the business, and because of it, I walked out of there with a solid plan for my upcoming year in New York. I can't tell you how different I feel about my year now. Where I used to feel scared and overwhelmed, I feel considerably more confident and in control. The time I spent with you really proved to me that it's possible, provided you work, and work hard. I now have an even stronger desire to navigate the system, all thanks to you!"
"I have always wanted to try acting and this experience was incredible. I'm hooked and I am hoping there will be a next class for us to take. Thanks so much for all your work and effort and for believing in us and supporting us."
"Not only have I thoroughly enjoyed myself while attending classes, on-screen and on-stage, but I've learned some things about myself in the process." -- David Zeir, ATC Student
"If one really has a life's goal to become an actor, ATC is THE place to train."
"Do yourself a a favor and take a class at ATC. You will approach auditions and your work with all new resources within you to pull from."
"I feel more in my body and in my true self than ever before. The stilness Doug teaches has helped me as an actor so much."
"I had to stretch a lot and came out of the class with more confidence in myself."
"I just want you to know how much I enjoyed the class(es) - and meeting you! I really picked up so many useful 'tools' and it also got me excited and energized to continue in my career."
"Thank you so much for the wonderful class! It was very informational and fun at the same time. Your enthusiasm is contagious and I will pass along info on your classes to everybody I can. I look forward to hearing about future classes."
The Wilmette Theatre
1122 Central Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091
Movie Hotline: 847.251.7411
Theatre Office: 847.251.7424
Actors Training Center: 847.251.8710
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