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
Mondays, 7-10 p.m.
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10
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
May 10, 17, 2025, Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Kenosha at Actor’s Craft
TBD June 7, 8, Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. in MADISON! (Awaiting confirmation)
Dramatic Improvisation: Where Play Meets Truth
Learn to live truthfully, moment to moment.
Directors love actors who can improvise — not just for comedy, but for grounded, emotionally rich storytelling.
Dramatic Improvisation is a unique class designed to help you sharpen your instincts, deepen your emotional connection, and stay present under pressure.
This class merges the structured realism of Uta Hagen, the emotional honesty of Sanford Meisner, and the radical spontaneity of Viola Spolin — three legends whose methods will challenge and expand your craft.
Through exercises in substitution, repetition, sensory work, and improv games, you'll learn to:
* React honestly instead of "performing"
* Access authentic emotion on demand
* Trust your instincts and listen deeply
* Use your imagination to create grounded, believable characters
* Let go, take risks, and stay playful
Whether you're an actor looking to deepen your work, a writer craving character insight, or a creative seeking bold, honest expression — this class will give you tools to be more present, more connected, and more you in every moment.
“Think fast. Feel deep. Stay real.”
Come ready to play. Leave with a stronger voice.
Suggested Book: Improvisation for the Theater by Viola Spolin
In-Person:
Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $212.50
May 6, 13, 20, 27 $170
June 3, 10, 19, 24 $170
July (no 1), 8, 15, 22, 29 $170
On-Camera Close-Up: Scene Study for the Lens
Own the close-up. Master the moment.
This class is designed for actors ready to take their craft to the next level — where the camera sees everything. In On-Camera Close-Up, you'll apply what you've learned in Intro to The Chubbuck Technique and other acting classes to fully realized scenes performed and filmed in tight, intimate framing.
Working in close-up demands precision, honesty, and nuance. You'll learn how to:
*Deliver grounded, emotionally connected performances for the camera
*Adjust your technique for subtle, powerful on-screen work
*Understand framing, eye lines, and continuity
Build strong, dynamic characters in short scenes
*Watch playback and receive personalized feedback to sharpen your work
Whether you’re auditioning for film, TV, or streaming — or just want to deepen your on-camera presence — this class gives you the tools to bring your performance to life when it matters most.
Great screen acting lives in the eyes — and in the truth behind them.
Get in the frame. Get real. Get ready.
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*Highly Recommended: Intro to the Chubbuck Technique and Audition Technique
Paid monthly
Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – $212.50
May 7, 14, 21, 28 $170
June 4, 11, 18, 25 $170
July (no 2), 9, 16, 23, 30 $170
