GORTON DRAMA STUDIO
Led by Jeremy Kruse, Artistic Director, Gorton Drama Studio is dedicated to providing:
- - Professional caliber Method acting and dramatic writing education.
- - Professional caliber performance opportunities on the stage and screen.
- - A fun and inspirational environment where community members of all ages can express themselves creatively through both entertaining and artistic theater and film.

ALL ARE WELCOME
Gorton Drama Studio is dedicated to building and upholding a culture of inclusivity for everyone. We value the uniqueness of all people.
OUR CLASSES
Gorton Drama Studio offers weekly classes for youth and adults.
PRIVATE CLASSES
Book a private acting class: audition preparation, the business of acting, script analysis, comedic improvisation, Method Acting Technique and more!
SCHOLARSHIPS
Unlock the stage with Gorton Drama Studio’s exciting need-based and merit-based scholarship program! We’re thrilled to offer scholarships every session - winter, spring, summer, and fall - providing opportunities for aspiring talents of all ages. Whether you’re in 60044 and 60045 or beyond, there’s a scholarship waiting for you. For more details, reach out to Madison and set your dramatic journey in motion. Seize your chance to shine on the stage! Madison@gortoncenter.org
FIND US
All Gorton Drama Studio classes and rehearsals are held at Gorton Center in Lake Forest in one of our beautiful spaces such as The John and Nancy Hughes Theater, our dedicated dance room and our intimate black box theater.
OUR INSTRUCTORS


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Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or just want to brush up on your moves, this beginner-friendly class is the perfect place to start.