Gorton Center

About Gorton Center

At Gorton Drama Studio, everyone is welcome! We strive to create a culture of inclusivity, where every person is valued and respected for their unique talents and abilities. Our beautiful spaces, located at Gorton Center in Lake Forest, provide the perfect backdrop for our fun and inspirational classes and rehearsals. From our John and Nancy Hughes Theater to our dedicated dance room and intimate black box theater, Gorton Drama Studio offers a variety of enjoyable and creative experiences for all ages, from entertaining theater to artistic film. Join us as we explore the joy of theater and film together!

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Acting (5 – 8 YO)

Do you have a budding actor in the family? Turn your child’s love of make-believe play into a passion for the arts. Through theater games, improvisation, performing fairy tales and performing children’s books, your budding actor will explore her creative side, build confidence, and develop spontaneity – while enhancing social and motor skills. Students learn and practice skills such as listening, sharing the stage, hitting a mark, enunciation, voice projection and creating a character.

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Acting (9 – 13 YO)

First timers and veterans explore their creative sides on stage and in front of the camera. The basics of acting such as hitting a mark, enunciation and voice projection as well as more advanced acting principles such as developing a character, developing a relationship and creating real behavior are explored. Classes consist of acting exercises, character work, improvising in character and doing scene work. Bring in material and characters from any play, TV show, film, book – anything that interests you. Performance material will also be provided. Strengthen your technique and be ready for your next audition and performance. The focus of the class is on learning about acting, learning life skills and having fun!

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Method Acting (Teens)

Learn Method acting technique while doing acting exercises, scene work, improvisations and monologues. Bring in anything you want to work on: plays, films, poems – comedies, dramas – anything. If you need material, Jeremy will provide it. This class is for people of all experience levels and intended for anyone who is looking for a creative outlet and a fun time. Students are encouraged to bring in college audition material as well as audition material for upcoming school plays.

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