The Artistic Home is one of the Midwest's most established and respected training programs for Meisner based technique. Taught by working professionals who know how to help bring out your best and apply it to your work on stage or on camera.
Our Meisner-based series is designed to be taken in order from Tech 1 - Tech 4. Tech 1 requires a quick application followed by a phone interview prior to registration. After each class session students receive a private evaluation with the instructors. To receive the full benefits and artistic growth of these classes we request that all students take the series in order. After you have completed all 4 classes you are welcome to return to any class when you feel you need a brush-up.
Meisner Technique Classes:
These classes will all be held at our new Training Studio located on 3054 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL 60618!
UPCOMING:
June 17th- August 12th 2026
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
Wednesday 7-9 p.m. & Saturday 3-5 p.m.
UPCOMING:
June 16th- August 11th 2026
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
Tuesday 7-9 p.m. & Saturday 1-3 p.m.
UPCOMING:
June 20th- August 15th 2026
NO CLASS JULY 4TH
Saturday 10-1 p.m.
UPCOMING:
June 15th- August 3rd 2026
Monday 7-10 p.m.
Specialty Classes:
In addition to our series Meisner-based classes (Tech 1 - 4), The Artistic Home holds a variety of other classes including Shakespeare, monologue & audition preparation, master classes and more! These classes vary every session. Please join our mailing list to stay in the loop!
Now Announcing
The Mary Ann Thebus Scholarship
““Studying the Meisner Technique at the Artistic Home is the most powerful thing you can do for yourself as an artist! Whether you want to become a stronger actor, director, or writer, the Meisner Technique creates a deep, brave, lasting foundation for your work. The technique itself is vigorous, and when a master teacher like Kathy Scambiatterra leads the way with compassion, insight, and years of experience, the results can be life-altering. Studying with Kathy gave me strength, clarity, and a greater understanding of my own vulnerability. The Artistic Home is THE place to study acting in Chicago!”
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