
INTENSIVES
Single day or weekend intensives, for lots of learning in a short amount of time.
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Audition & Cold Reading Intensive
with Casting Director Sarah Cayce
Friday or Saturday
July 21st or 22nd from 10-4p
$200 with 10 student limit
If you want to step up your game in the audition room, and you're prepared to receive honest and straightforward feedback, join Sarah Cayce for her one-day intensive. Only 10 actors will work with Sarah on prepared audition material as well as cold reading exercises. She helps actors get to the truth of the scene quickly and clearly, encouraging actors to make bold, quick choices.
Work the material from Sarah's four week class, condensed into a single day for your convenience!
COMING SOON
The Pro Series: Scene Study Intensive
with actor John Pirrucello
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Day of the week + Date
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Time
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Student Limit - $000
You know him from Barry, Twin Peaks, She-Hulk and more. Now, he's coming to Chicago to teach a one-day intensive. Although professional acting opportunities frequently consist of small moments, most actors relish the chance to more dynamic or profound content. This intensive will provide that opportunity as you delve into narrative content with John, working both your on-camera technique and your performance abilities.
The Pro Series: Network Audition Intensive
with actor Jeremy Holm
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October 5th or 6th
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12:00-4:00pm
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12 Studen Limit - $200
From acting toe-to-to with Robin Wright in House of Cards, acting in Mr. Robot, or any of the dozens of other network appearances, Jeremy Holm is coming to the Forge to share his expertise. Work with him in his one-day acting intensive, pushing your network audition technique to the next level.

PREVIOUS INTENSIVES

NAILING NETWORK
with Chandra Michaels
Are you looking to break into Chicago’s network TV - Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD? Whether you’re already booking network TV and want to make sure you’re staying sharp on set, or you haven’t booked network and want to step up your game, Chandra Michaels is here to help. From Under-5s to Costar roles, in this one-day intensive, Chandra will work with students to nail network auditions and increase their understanding of how to handle copy.

FINDING YOUR ESSENCE
with Mara Casey
Are you auditioning in multiple markets? Are you thinking of making a move to a bigger market? If you find sitting for headshots uncomfortable or have been disappointed in the past that your headshots didn't reflect who you are, this class with Mara Casey is for you. Students will work with Mara and their classmates to determine their essence as an actor, and if their headshots and other materials are accurately representing what they're selling.

AUDITION + COLD READING
with Sarah Cayce
If you want to step up your game in the audition room, and you're prepared to receive honest and straightforward feedback, join Sarah Cayce for her one-day intensive. Only 10 actors will work with Sarah on prepared audition material as well as cold reading exercises. She helps actors get to the truth of the scene quickly and clearly, encouraging actors to make bold, quick choices.