ACTING SCHOOL

Actors! Remember it is your responsibility to make the commitment to become a great actor. You should be constantly taking acting classes, and this is where the Chicago Motion Picture Studios' Acting School comes into play...

Seriously, you should question your commitment on a regular basis. Remember this job isn't for everyone, don't force it if you don't LOVE it. Your parents didn't tell you to be an actor they said to be a Doctor or Lawyer! Since your not listening to them in the first place make them proud of your decision by becoming successful! So commit and don't quit! "Break-A-Leg"

In Chicago you can be multi-listed with many agents. Since Chicago is more of a "commercial" oriented town rather then a "Film" town, that plays to the advantage of the actor. Sometimes you could be submitted by more than one agent, which means, the client or casting director may have a better chance to remember you!

Instructors

NICK KANARI graduated from the American Conservatory. He began his career as an opera singer and fashion/fitness model. The former professional body builder competed and won many body building contests. He is a black belt in many different forms of martial arts and boxed professionally under the name of "Golden Boy" The combination of martial arts, boxing and acting skills makes him an action star in the making and he does all of his own stunts. He became a casting director and film producer in the 90's and never looked back.

TONY DE GUIDE started as a fitness model, then later signed with a talent agent. Tony attended a few local auditions and landed a role in a national commercial. From there Tony attended the Second City Training Center and a bunch of other acting schools. During this time he starred in plays at Victory Gardens Theater and Elmhurst College. After moving to LA Tony interned at a casting agency while going to film school where he learned how to direct movies, music videos and commercials. Since then Tony has been cast in a few speaking roles in films like Groundhog Day, Only the Lonely, and his latest film as actor and director Voices from the Graves.

Class Photos

Learn form the best, while working on real sets, and using top of the line industry equipment.

 

Class Schedules and Pricing

Prices start at $395 per eight week session. Limited actors per class. 18 years of age or older. 17 and under must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.

Monday
7:30 to 10 PM
Introduction to Acting as a Business and Art
Instructor/s: Tony De Guide, Nick Kanari

Tuesday
7:30 to 10 PM
Meisner Techniques
Instructor/s:

Wednesday
6:30 to 10 PM
Intermediate Acting on Camera
Instructor/s: MUST AUDITION

Thursday
7:30 to 10 PM
Advanced Acting on Camera
Instructor/s: MUST AUDITION

Friday
No Classes Scheduled

Saturday
Noon to 3 PM
Children's Acting Class (Ages 5-12)
Teenage Acting Class (To be Announced)

Sunday
No Classes Scheduled

Location and Contact Information

For questions, concerns, and class registrations, please call 818-730-1757 or stop by our offices located at:

Chicago Motion Picture Studios
800 W. Randolph St.
2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60607