the chicago forge
The best of on-camera acting training is available in the heart of Chicago. With accessible prices - and an ADA accessible building - Chicago's film acting Forge has weekly classes, weekend intensives, showcases with Chicago agents, actor services, and anything we could think of to make your life a little easier.
chicago-style acting classes
Craftsmanship is all about consistency and pushing yourself - here are weekly classes that will help you do both.
chicago intensives
Take a day or a weekend to work with your favorite teachers and coaches here at forge film acting. If you can't make a weekly class, or you're coming from out of town, these are great opportunities to train!
kiddin' around
kids academy from forge film acting
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The team here at Forge Film Acting built the on-camera acting classes we would have wanted as young actors.
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While so many schools and studios offer training for theater, musical theater, and college auditioning, the gap for kids' on-camera acting training was missing - so we built what we wished we had as kids!
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Instead of kids fitting into adult classes when they're ready, our classes are built for kids, packed with material written for their age group, and training geared towards the actual on-camera projects they can expect to work on as professional child actors.
weekly classes
one-on-one coaching
Get professional-level on-camera training in a fun and supportive session tailored to your child's specific needs.
Focus on on acting goals, learn techniques to nail your next audition, and build confidence!
one-week summer camps
Learn what it's like to be on set, gain the skills necessary to act with an ensemble, and have fun with friends this summer!
On-Cam Kiddos: Summer Camp (Age K5 - 8 yrs)40 days to the eventJul 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PMChicago Forge, 2424 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Kids Academy: Summer Camp (Age 9-15)40 days to the eventJul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 31, 2026, 5:00 PMChicago Forge, 2424 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
swimming with talent
trained for greatness
forged in chicago
rent our space
Our space is a casting office by day, with professional-grade casting cameras, lights, mics, and more. At night, we're a training facility for actors. We have an intimate space for creatives, and we're always happy to have folks. Get in touch about renting our space!