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 youths 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 - coming in 2024! 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 Jeremy and set your dramatic journey in motion. Seize your chance to shine on the stage!
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
WHAT'S NEW
Cirquetacular Comes to Gorton September 21st!
Critics hail Cirque-tacular’s performers as “mesmerizing”, “incredible”, and “truly impressive” – as cutting-edge leaders of the new American vaudeville and variety movement.
Gorton Center Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2024
Gorton's 50th Anniversary continues this summer and into the fall with the Birthday Bash on September 14-15!