02/12/2026
✨ INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT ✨
Meet Roger (he/they), Assistant Professor and head of movement for the MFA Acting Program at Northwestern University. With experience teaching at prestigious institutions including Dell’Arte International, Boston University, and Pace University, Roger brings the transformative Lucid Body Technique to Green Shirt - a dynamic, body-led approach to acting that truly lands.
Ready to explore this powerful technique?
Roger is offering THREE opportunities this spring:
🎭 Lucid Body Intro: Activating Archetypes (2/22)
🎭 Lucid Body Intro: From Meaning to Message (3/8)
🎭 Lucid Body Basics: Levels 1 & 2 (8-week class, April-June)
The workshops: https://www.greenshirtstudio.com/workshops
The class: https://www.greenshirtstudio.com/classes/lucid-body-basics-levels-1-and-2
Whether you’re diving in for a workshop or committing to the full journey, Roger’s classes offer a unique chance to deepen your craft through movement.
01/19/2026
Level 1: Decoding Shakespeare with the brilliant .art starts this Sunday!
Don’t miss your chance to unlock Shakespeare’s language and bring his words to life through an accessible, hands-on approach. All are welcome - no previous experience with Shakespeare required!
01/16/2026
Free Conservatory Sample Class
🗓 Saturday, Feb 7 | 10:00 AM
🚨 Limited spots - don’t miss out! Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-conservatory-sample-class-tickets-1980725736999?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join Conservatory Core Instructors Emily Vitrano and Rachael Yoder for a hands-on workshop designed for actors curious about the Green Shirt Conservatory.
What’s the Green Shirt Conservatory?
- University-style acting training - without the huge barriers
- 500+ hours of classes, coaching, performances & an industry showcase
- Tues & Thurs evenings + full-day Saturday sessions September - May
- Application deadline is March 31st
Who’s it for?
- Adults 18+
- Actors ready to level up on stage & screen
- Passionate students ready to dive into their craft
Can’t make it but still interested? Join us for the Zoom Info Session on Saturday, January 29 at 6pm. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/info-session-green-shirt-conservatory-tickets-1980394609588?aff=oddtdtcreator
💌 Reserve your spot today and see what it’s all about!
01/12/2026
Curious to learn more about the Green Shirt Conservatory?
Join us for a free online info session on Thursday, January 29 at 6pm CST when we’ll talk about:
- Who should apply
- Why this program is different from our Meisner classes or any other acting training program that’s offered in Chicago
- How this program will help your acting career
And much more! Sign up at the Info Session link in our bio to get all the info
01/08/2026
We love making art with our community 💚
Thanks so much to everyone who wrote, acted, directed in our 2025 10 Minute Play Fest!
01/07/2026
This Saturday is your chance to join Green Shirt Conservatory program director Emily Vitrano for a sliding-scale Mock Audition workshop!
Open to all experience levels, this session will give you a fully prepared audition package, a personal, repeatable rehearsal process, and a new understanding of what “success” really means in the audition room 🔥
01/05/2026
Join Green Shirt Instructor Helena to read one of Shakespeare’s classics this Friday at 7pm in Studio 303-B!
Save your spot to read or listen at the Shows & Events link in our bio.
12/24/2025
We’re excited to present a special holiday edition of the 10-Minute Play Fest, with many Green Shirt instructors participating as writers, directors, and actors.
Tickets are free (with the option to donate to the GSS scholarship program) and space is limited - reserve your seat early!
Go to the Shows & Events link in our bio for all the details!
12/22/2025
Decoding Shakespeare with Meisner was a blast! Congrats to these students for their stellar work on R+J using Meisner’s tools ⚒️
Want to learn our way of tackling Shakespeare? Next class starts January 25 and spots are limited 🏃