Top Acting Schools in Illinois

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Acting Schools in Illinois

The top acting schools in Illinois will most likely be found in Chicago, but you may be surprised when you look in other areas to start your acting career. For example, the University of Illinois has a well respected theatre department and it is about 4 hours away from Chicago. Don't get us wrong; you are going to find some of the best acting training in the Chicago area, but don't be surprised at what you might find in other parts of Illinois.

Chicago....The Second City

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Share your experience. Click Here To Share Let's face it: most people that move to Illinois to pursue an acting career are going to wind up in Chicago. It got the nickname, 'The Second City' most likely because it was the 2nd largest city to New York City for years. It is also known as the 'windy City' even though it does not get significantly more wind than any other Us city.

Theatre
Chicago is widely known for its rich theatre scene. This theatre community is responsible for modern Improv theater made famous by The Second City and IO (formerly known as ImprovOlympic). world renowned Chicago theater companies include: Steppenwolf Theatre Company Goodman Theatre Victory Gardens Theater

Acting Schools in Illinois

Act One St udios - Classes for all levels of acting experience. 640 N. LaSalle Dr., Suite 535 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 787-9384 Act ing St udio Chicago - Since 1981, it's been one of the most recommended professional acting training centers in Chicago.

10 W Hubbard Suite 2E Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 527.4566 Act or's Gymnasium - Best known circus and aerial arts classes,but also offers physical theatre training as well. Chicago Academy f or t he Art s - This is a musical theatre high school. Curriculum includes dance, film, writing, musical theatre, visual arts, and theatre. 1010 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60642-5414 312.421.0202 Columbia College Acting Classes - Study scene study, vocal training, stage makeup and playwright and earn a BA or MA. 600 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 663-1600 DePaul Universit y - Major in theatrical studies, such as directing, writing, educational outreach, literary management, arts administration or entertainment law. Most faculty members are professional directors, administrators, and writers offering students the chance to learn from industry professionals. Theatre Admission Office (773) 325-7999 theatreadmissions@depaul.edu Lookingglass Theat re Company - Offers world class kids classes ages 18 month to 18 years old. John Hancock Center 875 North Michigan Ave Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60611 (773) 477.9257 Loyola Universit y Chicago - Offers a very strong Theate Department right the heart of Chicago. Department of Fine and Performing Arts Mundelein Center Suite 1200 1020 West Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60660 Northern Illinois University College of Visual & Performing Arts

- The School of Theatre & Dance offers actors full conservatory type training. Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-163 Nort hwest ern Universit y -Has one of the most respected theatre programs in the Midwest, if not the entire country. 2240 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 (847) 491-7023 Roosevelt University Acting Program - Roosevelt University students can take classes at 3 locations: suburban Schaumburg, Illinois campus or downtown. 430 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 341-3500 Universit y of Illinois - Offers a very strong theatre curriculum. Offers BFA and Graduate programs. 4-122 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 500 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-2371

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