The Chicago Demidov Studio was formed for two purposes - to promote and educate people in the Demidov School of Acting, and also to assemble a group of artists interested in pushing our art forward by exploring their potential in it.
We believe Demidov is the future of acting practice. To move toward that future, we require a group of like-minded artists who can work together at length, understanding what each other are trying to achieve and giving their partners the space, safety, and freedom to excel at what is new and risky.
To properly display to the public what Demidov can do, we require enough actors all working in the same way to conceive performances to present to the public.
We know that actors everywhere wish they could be part of something solid and reliable, doing work they can be proud of. Ensemble theaters are few and far in between, and often the barrier to entry is either artificially high or frustratingly vague. Too few actors have, in their art, somewhere they can call home.
This is a home for actors who love their art and love taking chances.
We believe Demidov is the future of acting practice. To move toward that future, we require a group of like-minded artists who can work together at length, understanding what each other are trying to achieve and giving their partners the space, safety, and freedom to excel at what is new and risky.
To properly display to the public what Demidov can do, we require enough actors all working in the same way to conceive performances to present to the public.
We know that actors everywhere wish they could be part of something solid and reliable, doing work they can be proud of. Ensemble theaters are few and far in between, and often the barrier to entry is either artificially high or frustratingly vague. Too few actors have, in their art, somewhere they can call home.
This is a home for actors who love their art and love taking chances.
The Chicago Demidov Studio Ensemble will:
Receive discounted (or free) admission to any class
Meet weekly for Etudes
Engage in extended scene study and applied practice
Work together to put up shows directed in the Demidov Approach
Get special access to the International Demidov Association network of teachers and fellow students
Get DSC swag, obviously
To Join the 2025 Ensemble, join us for class. Ensemble members must have a fair amount of etude work under their belt before admission can be considered.
You will not be subject to an audition.
Receive discounted (or free) admission to any class
Meet weekly for Etudes
Engage in extended scene study and applied practice
Work together to put up shows directed in the Demidov Approach
Get special access to the International Demidov Association network of teachers and fellow students
Get DSC swag, obviously
To Join the 2025 Ensemble, join us for class. Ensemble members must have a fair amount of etude work under their belt before admission can be considered.
You will not be subject to an audition.