The Other Theatre Company's Second Stage Training is a rigorous actor training program that enables actors to practice their craft through "doing." Our teachers will create an environment where you feel both safe and challenged to do your best work. Actors must trust themselves - trust that they are enough, that what they bring to the table is sufficient. We'll help you discover that trust, so you can work and practice from an honest, brave, inspired, and unapologetic place. We look forward to working with you.
All classes take place in The Jester's Courtyard at All Dressed Up Costumes - 901 N. Batavia Ave, Batavia IL 60510.
All classes take place in The Jester's Courtyard at All Dressed Up Costumes - 901 N. Batavia Ave, Batavia IL 60510.
Business Intensive
De-mystify the business! Increase your bookings! Learn to navigate the very competitive and sometimes complicated acting industry. This class will save you time and heartache - assisting you in avoiding common mistakes/pitfalls. We will cover: headshots/resumes, agents, casting directors, audition process, unions, and marketing tools.
One 4 Hour Class - no limit on attendees.
Choose 1 session: 6/4 (11am-3pm), 6/18 (12pm-4pm), 6/26 (1pm-5pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
One 4 Hour Class - no limit on attendees.
Choose 1 session: 6/4 (11am-3pm), 6/18 (12pm-4pm), 6/26 (1pm-5pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Listening and Specificity
Increase your casting potential! This course focuses on the essentials: listening and making specific, brave choices. Second Stage suggests starting with this repeatable course. Learn to listen openly to your scene partners, free from self-consciousness and self-doubt. Learn to be in the moment. Listen. 10 students max, 1 class per week for 4 weeks.
Session 1: May 7, 14 (11am-2pm), May 9, 16 (6pm-9pm)
Session 2: May 21, 28 (11am-2pm), May 23, 30 (6pm-9pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
Session 1: May 7, 14 (11am-2pm), May 9, 16 (6pm-9pm)
Session 2: May 21, 28 (11am-2pm), May 23, 30 (6pm-9pm)
Please notate which session you would like to attend in the "Note to Seller" at checkout.
On Camera Techniques
It's YOUR turn to nail that guest star role on Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, or Empire! Why aren't YOU booking those commercials? This class will focus on techniques for acting on camera in commercials, film, television, and industrials. Actors will have the opportunity to work with a variety of scripts, and will be on-camera every class. 10 students max, 1 class per week for 6 weeks.
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 - 11am - 2pm.
7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13 - 11am - 2pm.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Carin Silkaitis is an actor from Chicago working in film, television, commercial, industrial, voiceover, and theatre. She is also the Founding Artistic Director of the AEA not-for-profit organization: The Other Theatre Company. Carin has been teaching in and around Chicago-land for almost 20 years! She taught acting to both undergraduate and graduate students at the Chicago College of Performing Arts - Roosevelt University for 9 years. She also worked with Act One Studio's in Chicago, and has taught master classes at many Chicago schools and acting studio's. Carin is currently the Department Chair of Theatre at North Central College, where she specializes in Audition Technique, Realism and Naturalism, and Acting on Camera. Carin is looking forward to teaching courses to adults through The Other Theatre Company's Second Stage Training Program.
Carin's Credits:
Notable TV/Film credits include: Chicago Fire (Co-Star), Nurse in the SAG Feature UNEXPECTED (starring Cobie Smuthers and Anders Holm), and Maggie in the SAG short film BLOOD AND WATER. Commercial Credits include: Arkansas Lottery (2 spots), Instant Care, Progressive Insurance, and a recent spot for The Onion. Notable theatre credits include: Laura in THE REALM (The Other Theatre Company), Chloe in LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART (Eclipse Theatre), Doctor Manor/Ensemble in SONS OF THE PROPHET (American Theatre Company), Queen Margaret in RICHARD III (Oak Park Festival Theatre), 2 Weeks as Dean Wreen in SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND (Theater Wit), Mama/Sherry/Vera in DISTRACTED (u/s American Theatre Company), and Izzy in RABBIT HOLE (u/s Goodman Theatre). Her favorite regional credits include: LOVE LETTERS, DANGEROUS LIAISONS, and A COMEDY OF ERRORS. Carin will star in the solo show I DO,TODAY at the Greenhouse Theatre Center in fall 2016, and she'll play Holly in Artemisia Theatre’s VISITING in spring 2017. Carin received her MFA in acting from the Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University; and this summer she will attend the School at Steppenwolf. Carin is proud to be represented by Paonessa Talent in Chicago.
Carin Silkaitis is an actor from Chicago working in film, television, commercial, industrial, voiceover, and theatre. She is also the Founding Artistic Director of the AEA not-for-profit organization: The Other Theatre Company. Carin has been teaching in and around Chicago-land for almost 20 years! She taught acting to both undergraduate and graduate students at the Chicago College of Performing Arts - Roosevelt University for 9 years. She also worked with Act One Studio's in Chicago, and has taught master classes at many Chicago schools and acting studio's. Carin is currently the Department Chair of Theatre at North Central College, where she specializes in Audition Technique, Realism and Naturalism, and Acting on Camera. Carin is looking forward to teaching courses to adults through The Other Theatre Company's Second Stage Training Program.
Carin's Credits:
Notable TV/Film credits include: Chicago Fire (Co-Star), Nurse in the SAG Feature UNEXPECTED (starring Cobie Smuthers and Anders Holm), and Maggie in the SAG short film BLOOD AND WATER. Commercial Credits include: Arkansas Lottery (2 spots), Instant Care, Progressive Insurance, and a recent spot for The Onion. Notable theatre credits include: Laura in THE REALM (The Other Theatre Company), Chloe in LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART (Eclipse Theatre), Doctor Manor/Ensemble in SONS OF THE PROPHET (American Theatre Company), Queen Margaret in RICHARD III (Oak Park Festival Theatre), 2 Weeks as Dean Wreen in SEVEN HOMELESS MAMMOTHS WANDER NEW ENGLAND (Theater Wit), Mama/Sherry/Vera in DISTRACTED (u/s American Theatre Company), and Izzy in RABBIT HOLE (u/s Goodman Theatre). Her favorite regional credits include: LOVE LETTERS, DANGEROUS LIAISONS, and A COMEDY OF ERRORS. Carin will star in the solo show I DO,TODAY at the Greenhouse Theatre Center in fall 2016, and she'll play Holly in Artemisia Theatre’s VISITING in spring 2017. Carin received her MFA in acting from the Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University; and this summer she will attend the School at Steppenwolf. Carin is proud to be represented by Paonessa Talent in Chicago.
