The foundation of our work at Actor’s Craft is the award-winning
Chubbuck Technique which will take anything you have ever learned
about acting to the next level!
Developed by world renown Acting Coach, Ivana Chubbuck, these 12
acting tools create a solid foundation that will keep actors present and
inspire a raw, profound, dynamic and powerful performance. The
Chubbuck Technique builds upon those techniques used in the past and
teaches actors how to use their emotions not as an end result, but as a
way to empower a goal. It teaches actors how to win.
Every year, those who use it are well represented at the Academy Awards, Emmys, Golden
Globes, Tonys, and many other international awards. For the 2006 Academy Awards,
Ivana’s students were nominated in every acting category: Best Actor, Best Actress,
Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress.
Maureen Cashin Bolog of Actor’s
Craft is the only acting coach officially certified to teach The Chubbuck Technique in the
Great Lakes area.
Work outside of class includes reading the book, doing script analysis as you learn it
from class, and working with scene partners.
*Required Reading: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck
Intro to The Chubbuck Technique
We offer In Person and On Line for this class because people sometimes have a trip or illness and they can still attend class!
Intro to The Chubbuck Technique
8 weeks/$350
Sept 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2, 9
Enjoy the challenge of the audition process and take the fear out of cold
readings with the phrase technique developed by Margie Haber.
Learn how to handle your script and stay in the moment with authentic,
relationship-driven behavior. Identify and hone your unique qualities and
learn to bring your self to your acting work to create rich characters with
vibrant relationships.
Actors will work on-camera each week using a
variety of scripted material. Most initial auditions are now done via self-tape. You will
Learn the techniques of creating effective self-tapes and are encouraged to create self-
tapes at home which you can submit to class each week for critique.
Practice will help you to fine-tune your home studio techniques, and you will gain confidence in creating your own self-tapes for last minute auditions.
*Required Book: How to Get the Part without falling Apart by Margie Haber
Suggested Reading: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck
Audition by Michael Shurtleff
Audition Technique & Self-Tape
8 weeks/$350
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sept 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11
Learn to live truthfully, moment to moment, in this dynamic class where emotional honesty meets creative spontaneity. Dramatic Improvisation is designed for actors, writers, and creatives who want to deepen their connection to character, sharpen their instincts, and stay fully present in relationship-driven scenes.
Inspired by the powerful techniques of Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, and Viola Spolin, this class blends structured realism, emotional depth, and playful improvisation to expand your artistic range. Through exercises in substitution, repetition, sensory work, and improvisational scenes, you’ll learn to react honestly instead of "performing," access authentic emotion, trust your instincts, and build grounded, believable characters.
Taught by Maureen Cashin Bolog of Actor’s Craft—a seasoned acting coach known for her warm, encouraging, yet professional teaching style—this class creates a supportive space where growth happens naturally. Maureen meets each student where they are, helping them stretch creatively while feeling safe to take risks. Whether you're looking to elevate your acting, gain insight into character development, or simply reconnect with your creative spark, you’ll leave class with a stronger voice and a more truthful presence.
The class meets most Tuesdays. DROP IN rate is $50 or register for the month for discounted rate.
Suggested Book: Improvisation for the Theater by Viola Spolin
Act Authentically: An Actor’s Workout by Fran Montano
In-Person:
Each class is $50 for Drop In or pay monthly on/before the first class of the month, for discounted rate.
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 14 – $225
(Late summer & early Fall TBD)
Sept 21, 28 – $90
October 5, 12, 19, 26 – $180
Nov 2, 9 (no class 16) 23, 30 – $180
Dec 7, 14 – $90
Create High-Stakes Footage That Gets You the Audition Casting directors don’t guess what you can do! If your footage doesn’t clearly show your types, your range, and your ability to carry high-stakes moments, you’re being passed over.
*Highly Recommended: Intro to the Chubbuck Technique and Audition Technique
$90/hour paid in advance
STAY SHARP. STAY BOOKABLE.
Actors who keep working are actors who keep training. The industry moves fast—and casting expects you to deliver immediately, under pressure, and on camera.
This advanced class is designed for actors with a solid foundation who are ready to refine their work and perform at a consistently professional level.
A TWO-PHASE PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOW
PHASE 1: AUDITION & SELF-TAPE (ON-CAMERA)
Train in a close-up, professional format where roles are won. You’ll learn to break down material quickly, make strong choices, and deliver truthful, camera-ready performances that feel natural and castable.
PHASE 2: SCENE STUDY (IN SPACE)
Take the work off-camera and fully embody the role. Explore physical behavior, emotional continuity, and relationship dynamics with the freedom to move and live truthfully in the scene.
WHAT THIS CLASS BUILDS
FOR SERIOUS ACTORS
Designed for trained actors who want to stay competitive, consistent, and ready to book.
Because training isn’t something you finish—
it’s something you maintain.
*Required Book: The Power of the Actor by Ivana Chubbuck
Required Classes: Intro to The Chubbuck Technique & Audition Technique and Self-Tape
5 weeks/$225
Mondays, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mondays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, July 13.
