Description
In this festival, the Green Shirt community will create, rehearse, and perform four new ten minute plays. This is a fun opportunity for members of our community to collaborate, try something new, and hone their craft.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Attend Get Together and all scheduled rehearsals
2. Direct! Help your actors get in touch with the story they’re telling.
3. First time directors welcome
Schedule: This includes a 2.5 hour workshop on Sunday, May 25, 1-3:30pm with Green Shirt Instructor Nick Cartwright to prepare the 4 directors to lead their rehearsal process.
All directors must attend the dates shown below. Do not sign up to direct if you cannot attend any of the following dates.
Again - please double check your calendar before signing up. There are 4 rehearsals and one live performance.
Workshop: Sunday, May 25, 1-3:30pm Virtual Get Together & 1st Table Read: Friday, May 30, 7-9pm
Rehearsal #1: Wednesday, June 4
Rehearsal #2: Thursday, June 5
Tech: Friday, June 6
Show: Saturday, June 7 @7pm (actor’s call will be 6pm)
We regularly host these events. If your schedule conflicts with the above dates, we’d love to see you at the next one!
Attendance Policy
In order to get the most out of your work with us, our students should make showing up to every class on time a priority.
We understand that things do come up so if you know you're going to miss a class, please give your instructor as advance notice as possible. This will help them get you caught up and not throw off the rest of the group. Scheduling a make-up class is possible but not guaranteed.
Students enrolled in our Meisner Acting Program can only advance to the next level if they've attended at least 6 of their 8 sessions. If a student misses more than 2 sessions, they will need to retake the level in order to advance in the program.
Cancellation Policy
Student Cancellation
If a student is withdrawing from a workshop more than 7 days prior to the day of the workshop, the tuition will be kept on file for a future class or workshop for a calendar year.
If a student withdraws from a workshop less than 7 days prior to the day of the workshop, the tuition is non-refundable or transferable.
We appreciate you respecting this policy for the best experience for our instructors and students!
Please reach out at 773-217-9565 if you have any questions.
Studio Cancellation
Occasionally we'll have to cancel a workshop due to low enrollment. We're sorry if that happens to you! If we have to cancel a workshop you've signed up for, we will give you at least 48 hours notice and promptly start your refund process.
In the event that class is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to extreme weather and pandemic related shutdowns), a make-up will be scheduled as soon as it's safe for our students and instructors to be together safely at the studio.
In some cases classes may transfer to an online platform. If a student is unable to attend the rescheduled class due to circumstances beyond our control (including but not limited to extreme weather and pandemic related shutdowns) that student will receive credit on their account for the value of missed classes.
Space is limited!
See "spots left" above. Enroll now before the class is full!
About the Teacher
Nick Cartwright is a filmmaker, actor, and creative powerhouse with a deep passion for storytelling in all its forms. A proud member of the Green Shirt Studios community, Nick brings a collaborative spirit, technical expertise, and a love for the craft to everything he does—on set, on stage, and in the classroom.
Since 2023, Nick has trained in the Meisner Method at Green Shirt Studios and completed the Ensemble Intensive in 2025. He has acted in, written, and directed numerous 10-minute plays as part of the studio’s vibrant festivals, making him a familiar and enthusiastic presence in the Green Shirt creative family.
As a filmmaker, Nick has directed and shot three short films to date, with plans for several more: The Picture in the House (2024), Throwaways (2025), and Spider (2025). He wore nearly every hat imaginable on The Picture in the House, serving as writer, producer, director, cinematographer, production designer, gaffer, editor, colorist, sound designer, and VFX artist. The film was nominated for four awards at the Chicago Film Frenzy and showcases his signature blend of visual boldness and atmospheric storytelling.
Nick has also contributed his talents to a number of other short films in roles ranging from cinematographer to location sound mixer, including Left Brain vs. Right Brain, Meet Your Match, Witnesses, and I’m Your Daughter, Merry Christmas.
In 2024, he co-founded Film in a Bag, an indie production company creating commercials and covering live events for brands across Chicagoland. Whether working solo or with a team, Nick thrives on problem-solving, experimentation, and helping others bring their creative visions to life.
As a teacher, Nick is passionate about nurturing curiosity, encouraging risk-taking, and helping students discover the power of their unique voice. He’s thrilled to be part of the next generation of storytellers at Green Shirt Studios.
Class Details
- Day
- Sunday
- Time
- 1:00PM - 3:30PM
- Dates
- May 25, 2025
- May 30, 2025
- June 4, 2025
- June 5, 2025
- June 6, 2025
- June 7, 2025
- Location
- 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 303-B
- Instructors
- Nick Cartwright
- Class Size
- 4
- Age
- This is an adult acting class ages 18+
- Cost
- $75