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!
Sold OutAdvanced Camera Techniques with Robyn & Maura114 days to the eventSat, Aug 15The Forge Chicago
studio flow sessions
Gyms have open gym, universities have lab hours, and we have studio flows here at the forge. These weekly sessions are perfect drop-in classes for busy folks who don't always know what their schedule looks like. Purchase your sessions in packs and drop into classes at your convenience, focusing on what you need to, when you need to.
Acting Flow with Chaz
Mondays | 3-5pm
begins april 20
Be the best actor you can be by working with Chaz Hodges and exploring all the material that pushes your acting technique. This ongoing class takes the pressure off of actors and gives them the space to analyze their performance without the added layer of auditioning or partner work.
Scene Flow with Robyn
Tuesdays | 6-8pm
begins april 21
Join legendary teacher Robyn Coffin in her weekly Scene Flow that focuses on partner work, maintaining stamina, and emotional continuity throughout scenes, and how to take direction while working with camera and other actors.
Camera Flow with Sarah
Thursdays | 3-5pm
begins may 7
Work with Sarah Cayce in her ongoing camera flow, which encourages actors to dig into camera techniques each week with motivated movement, using the frame to your advantage, and using the rules of camera as a platform, not a fence.
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what are flow sessions?
For folks with fluctuating schedules, flow sessions are a great way to train with the people you'd like to train with, without the commitment of a class or weekend intensive. Flow sessions are less structured than classes, inviting actors to bring materials that they need to work from auditions to materials they're filming, instead of being assigned materials. It's all the benefits of working with your favorite teachers without the structure of a class if you're stressed you'll miss one.
how do i participate?
See a flow you want to join? You can sign up once they're available until 24 hours before the class. When you sign up for the class, you'll save your spot (as long as there are spots left) and we'll see you at the forge. When you sign up, one of your packet slots will be used, and we'll check you in when you arrive. When you've run out of slots, you'll be asked to purchase more packs to keep training.
You're welcome to take as many flows as you've purchased in any of the flows that are available at the time of booking. For example, if you buy a twelve (12) pack, you could do:
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Twelve sessions with one class
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Four weeks of all three flows
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Three weeks of four classes
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Six weeks of two classes
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!
1-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)53 days to the eventJun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 12:00 PMChicago Forge, 2424 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Kids Academy: Summer Camp (Age 9-15)53 days to the eventJun 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PMChicago Forge, 2424 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA- On-Cam Kiddos: Summer Camp (Age K5 - 8 yrs)95 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)95 days to the eventJul 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jul 31, 2026, 5:00 PMChicago Forge, 2424 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
let your favorite actor blossom
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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!