Description
Acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances. The same is true for singing. In this 6-week class, you will develop an understanding of lyric as text, approach vocal performance through honest connection to given circumstances, and bring “acting the song” skills into the professional setting. Acting For Singers is led by Green Shirt Founder Andrew Gallant and recent Ensemble Intensive Graduate Isabella Isherwood. By the end of the class, you will:
• Work up 4 new songs (2 solo, 2 group)
• Use Meisner Approach techniques (repetition, personalization, partner attention, playing action towards objective) to free your voice
• Develop fundamental understanding of music theory and song structure
• Build healthy vocal technique and hygiene
• Have the confidence to enter any professional audition room
This class is open to anyone with the desire to develop their performance technique, increase their confidence as a singer, and broaden their actor skillset. No previous singing or musical experience is required.
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
Andrew Gallant holds an M.F.A in Acting from DePaul University, a postgraduate diploma from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, a BA in Theatre from UW-Madison and is a proud member of Actor’s Equity. For the last 15 years, Andrew has worked professionally in Chicago as an actor, playwright, director, and artistic director. His plays I Wish to Apologize to the People of Illinois and At the Center both received 3-star reviews (out of 4) from the Chicago Tribune and his short play Mackerel Sky is currently being adapted into a short film with festival submissions pending.
Most recently, Andrew was Assistant Professor of Theatre & Theatre Program Coordinator at Dean College. He has also been a adjunct faculty member at DePaul University’s Theatre School, its Digital Cinema Program, and an adjunct professor of theatre and the director of theatre at Triton College. He is co-founder of Green Shirt Studio, an acting school in Chicago specializing the Meisner approach to actor training. His students have appeared in Stranger Things, Moonlight, Molly’s Game, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, 9-1-1: Lone Star, The Chi, Easy, Empire, Fargo, The Book of Mormon (Broadway), and many other projects all over the world.
About the Teacher
Isabella Isherwood is an actor, vocalist, pianist, music director, and conductor who has had the great honor of sharing her artistry on stage and screen both at home and internationally.
Notable performances include: singing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall and Ravinia, performing with her quartet at the Chicago Jazz Festival, and three performance tours across Europe.
Isabella is a proud alum of Green Shirt Studio, The Second City, Acting Studio Chicago, and the Jazz Institute of Chicago. Additional studies include the Chicago College of Performing Arts, and the Jacobs School of Music. She is a member of the Chicago Federation of Musicians and is currently working on her debut record.
Class Details
- Day
- Mondays
- Time
- 6:30PM - 9:30PM
- Dates
- April 14, 2025
- April 21, 2025
- April 28, 2025
- May 5, 2025
- May 12, 2025
- May 19, 2025
- Location
- 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Unit 401-E, Chicago, IL, 60613
- Instructors
- Andrew Gallant, Isabella Isherwood
- Class Size
- 12
- Age
- This is an adult acting class ages 18+
- Cost
- $345