Upcoming Classes & Workshops
Impulse in Alignment: Meisner Meets Alexander
Monday, August 10, 2026
7:00 PM
Workshop
Sliding Scale 10 spots left
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Founded in 2009, our acting classes are accessible for everyone and offered in welcoming learning environment where you'll feel at home.
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We offer acting classes in Chicago including our Meisner Acting Program, Specialized Classes, and Workshops.
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★★★★★
Coming in at the top of this year, I had zero experience and wasn't quite sure what to expect but I don't think I could've asked for a better introduction to the world of acting. From the instruction/instructors, to the feedback, to the wide array of classes and workshops available throughout the year, this experience has been one of a kind. Every staff member that I have encountered really encouraged me to dig deeper, listen and respond truthfully/as my genuine self, and hold space for me to grow as individual/actor. 10 out of 10, would highly recommend Green Shirt Studio to anyone who is interested in acting and even those who are already actors looking to hone in on their craft.
Samantha Nieves
★★★★★
Green Shirt Studios helped me rediscover my love for acting by providing me with a new perspective on how I could perform. All five levels of Green Shirt's Meisner program helped me develop my skills far beyond what they were prior to enrolling with the studio. Through attentive and personalized teaching, Green Shirt has cemented itself as the best acting class experience I can say I have ever experienced. I'd highly recommend this program to performers of all skill levels, and to anyone wanting to take their first step into the world of acting.
Phillip Heflin
★★★★★
I started taking classes here with no prior acting experience, and it really helped me to get more comfortable with public speaking in a way that felt very accessible even when it was challenging for me. All of the instructors I’ve met are so nice and welcoming. Would recommend :)
Sara Scheib
★★★★★
I started taking classes at Green Shirt at the beginning of this year. I had zero training - the last time I’d acted in anything was when I was a kid - and was taking the first class just to see how it felt to dip a toe back in. Given that it’s now almost a year later and I’m finishing up the final level of the Meisner technique classes and loving it, clearly it felt great. The classes are methodical and very approachable - they start incredibly simply and steadily add complexity in very digestible ways. I won’t say the classes are easy - they take work, you’re learning and growing as you take them - but they are rewarding. Jack Shultz is an excellent instructor - he makes the space safe to take chances, to fail, and then get right back into it. I’ve taught things other than acting before, I’ve helped train other educators as well, and Jack has the goods. He cares, a lot, and has been unstinting with his time when any of us students had questions and very patient when we get stuck. Cannot recommend Green Shirt enough - if you are at all acting curious try the first level and see how it goes. If you’re not a beginner it’s still an amazing program - my classmates who had much more experience than I do have all learned quite a bit from the program as well.
Kate Samuels
★★★★★
There’s so much I could say about Green Shirt Studio. It’s almost been a full year since I continued my growth as an actor here, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. The 5 Levels of classes break down the craft in a way that helps you truly understand each step. You learn how to stay present, trust the process, and harness every moment like it’s the first time—every time. If you’re feeling plateaued or looking for fresh inspiration to take your acting to the next level, I absolutely recommend Green Shirt Studio. It’s been transformative for me.
Justin Burkhamer