TESTIMONIALS
"I love working with actors who train with The Artistic Home. They know how to explore a scene and take risks -- and they always find a strong emotional connection to the material."
Jeff Christian, Theatre, Film and Commercial Director
"At the Artistic Home you find actors who are deeply connected to the text. They are emotionally free, truthful and fearless."
Erica Daniels, Steppenwolf Associate Artistic Director & Casting Director
"The Artistic Home, feels exactly like that, home. Meisner work is such a revealing and vulnerable method for an actor to explore, it's absolutely necessary that the actor feel safe, supported, and like they would if they were in their own home. Kathy and John have given the Chicago Acting community a gift and certainly have helped my acting on all levels, from scene work, to prep and understanding, to incorporating these practices into my commercial and on-camera acting. It is where I keep coming back and always am welcomed." Grace McPhillips, Actress, Producer, Co-Director Chicago Acting in Film Meetup
"My whole approach to acting changed after taking Maryann's class. Instead of trying to regurgitate the same performance night after night onstage, Maryann gives you the tools to rediscover your performance each night. Having a point of view, getting in touch with your feelings and being able to express them - this is what you will learn and practice. I take the class every chance I get. Like going to the gym, I find that it is essential to keeping your instrument flexible and toned." Peter Defaria, Actor
"Before I enrolled at The Artistic Home, I was searching to find the kind of actor in myself that I admired on so many of Chicago's great stages. I was determined to learn 'how to act.' As I look back on that time and the thrilling discoveries I made about myself and my work, I realize Kathy didn't teach me how to act. She taught me how to live. I draw from and deepen those discoveries daily as I now try to share them with my own acting students. Live simply. Live boldly. Live beautifully." Jason Bayle, Actor, Faculty LSU
"Dan's passion for the art of acting and dedication to the growth of his students is obvious. He constantly gave our class valuable industry tips that couldn't be gleaned from anything but real life experience. Each class offered a new challenge that stretched the way I view my approach to acting and left me feeling that I had most certainly experienced solid growth as an actress." Adrienne Gehres, Actress
"Working with the Aristic Home Theater has definitely changed my approach to acting. Taking Meisner I, II, and III and Meisner for Film has taught me how to create a character with truth and sincerity, what essential questions to ask regarding my character's history and circumstances, and how to truly connect with my scene partner with clear, strong 'needs' and intentions. Taking classes at the Artisitic Home has challenged me and made me a better actress, and honestly, I cant wait to take more!"
Kristin Anderson, Actress
"Dan has an extraordinary ability to help you get to your best performance in a way that is instructive without being intimidating. It builds confidence to know that your a learning from someone who is such a pro." Bill Bunker, Comedian
"The Artistic Home" states in their mission statement, "Through extraordinary acting, we seek to ignite an audience’s imagination..." and at this they have been extraordinarily successful. I've seen show after show at the AH and always marveled at how well acted the productions are. I've also had AH actors in my classrooms and films and they not only know and execute the craft splendidly they can talk about it with elan and passion. I unreservedly recommend the Artistic Home for anything to do with the craft of acting, they are true professionals."
Vaun Monroe, Director, Producer
"As a teacher, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to students with gentle, insightful instruction." Bill Glader, Director, Glader Filmworks.
Jeff Christian, Theatre, Film and Commercial Director
"At the Artistic Home you find actors who are deeply connected to the text. They are emotionally free, truthful and fearless."
Erica Daniels, Steppenwolf Associate Artistic Director & Casting Director
"The Artistic Home, feels exactly like that, home. Meisner work is such a revealing and vulnerable method for an actor to explore, it's absolutely necessary that the actor feel safe, supported, and like they would if they were in their own home. Kathy and John have given the Chicago Acting community a gift and certainly have helped my acting on all levels, from scene work, to prep and understanding, to incorporating these practices into my commercial and on-camera acting. It is where I keep coming back and always am welcomed." Grace McPhillips, Actress, Producer, Co-Director Chicago Acting in Film Meetup
"My whole approach to acting changed after taking Maryann's class. Instead of trying to regurgitate the same performance night after night onstage, Maryann gives you the tools to rediscover your performance each night. Having a point of view, getting in touch with your feelings and being able to express them - this is what you will learn and practice. I take the class every chance I get. Like going to the gym, I find that it is essential to keeping your instrument flexible and toned." Peter Defaria, Actor
"Before I enrolled at The Artistic Home, I was searching to find the kind of actor in myself that I admired on so many of Chicago's great stages. I was determined to learn 'how to act.' As I look back on that time and the thrilling discoveries I made about myself and my work, I realize Kathy didn't teach me how to act. She taught me how to live. I draw from and deepen those discoveries daily as I now try to share them with my own acting students. Live simply. Live boldly. Live beautifully." Jason Bayle, Actor, Faculty LSU
"Dan's passion for the art of acting and dedication to the growth of his students is obvious. He constantly gave our class valuable industry tips that couldn't be gleaned from anything but real life experience. Each class offered a new challenge that stretched the way I view my approach to acting and left me feeling that I had most certainly experienced solid growth as an actress." Adrienne Gehres, Actress
"Working with the Aristic Home Theater has definitely changed my approach to acting. Taking Meisner I, II, and III and Meisner for Film has taught me how to create a character with truth and sincerity, what essential questions to ask regarding my character's history and circumstances, and how to truly connect with my scene partner with clear, strong 'needs' and intentions. Taking classes at the Artisitic Home has challenged me and made me a better actress, and honestly, I cant wait to take more!"
Kristin Anderson, Actress
"Dan has an extraordinary ability to help you get to your best performance in a way that is instructive without being intimidating. It builds confidence to know that your a learning from someone who is such a pro." Bill Bunker, Comedian
"The Artistic Home" states in their mission statement, "Through extraordinary acting, we seek to ignite an audience’s imagination..." and at this they have been extraordinarily successful. I've seen show after show at the AH and always marveled at how well acted the productions are. I've also had AH actors in my classrooms and films and they not only know and execute the craft splendidly they can talk about it with elan and passion. I unreservedly recommend the Artistic Home for anything to do with the craft of acting, they are true professionals."
Vaun Monroe, Director, Producer
"As a teacher, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge to students with gentle, insightful instruction." Bill Glader, Director, Glader Filmworks.
