Chicago Private Acting Lessons & Audition Coaching
Personal audition coaching, individual acting lessons, and mindset hypnosis — all in Chicago.
Are you a Chicago-based actor who should be booking acting roles beyond the local market? Don't waste another opportunity. It's time the industry sees your true talent though Chicago acting lessons and Chicago audition coaching from Laura Lasky.
I help Chicago actors “quit acting” and book the roles they want to play.
And I’ve been doing it for over 35 years.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Testimonials
Shailene Woodley
“This lady has taught me how to act. And by that I mean she has enlightened me on showing me that I am the key to my acting. She is a miracle worker.”
Kausar Mohammed
“I am drastically booking and blame Laura for that. We work on bringing ME to the character. She has an awesome ability to work with an actors strengths and weaknesses and bring out the best performances. “
Steven Freidman
“People have been calling to praise my performance. Really. When I messed up, I stood there until I figured out my next course of action. People thought I was just overcome w/ emotions as part of the performance.”
Are you an actor in Chicago? It's time to Quit Acting!
Do you put in the acting and audition work but still doubt you can deliver when it counts?
Do your Chicago acting lessons feel competitive instead of collaborative?
Is audition anxiety holding you back from going after the acting roles you truly want?
Find out what's holding you back.
Meet Your Chicago Acting Coach
Laura Lasky
About Me and the Madness Behind the Quit Acting Method
I fell in love with acting decades ago, but I’ve stayed in this business because I can’t stand the “actor math” that holds so many talented people back.
In my 35+ years as a Chicago acting coach, one thing hasn’t changed: Casting Directors still say that out of 100 actors auditioning, only 10 truly have what it takes to book the role. That’s not because the other 90% lack talent — it’s because they’re stuck trying to “act” instead of simply being watchable.
That’s where my Quit Acting method comes in. In my Chicago acting classes, you’ll stop forcing performances and start trusting your natural instincts. The goal? To help you ditch habits that bury your best work.
I can’t promise you’ll land the next big Chicago role overnight. But I can promise that when you Quit Acting, you’ll never worry about forgetting lines, “finding” your character, or second-guessing your talent again.
My job as your coach is simple: if your acting isn’t working, 90% of the time it’s not the way you need to be acting. Join me, and let’s Quit Acting — together.
CHICAGO ACTING COACH
Acting Services in Chicago
General Session
Quit long-term commitments. Try a RISK-FREE session!
In this fully RISK-FREE private acting lesson, you’ll prep material, get a full critique, and pinpoint what’s holding you back. Walk away knowing exactly how to use — or lose — those blocks so you can deliver your most authentic performance.
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Ask about specialized techniques for Chicago actors with dyslexia, ADHD, stuttering, or other processing differences.
Private Lessons
Quit practicing to be perfect — it’s killing your presence.
TOSS YOUR METHOD
Stop wasting time on endless research and forcing emotions. Learn to trust your instincts and create complex, truthful characters that feel real every time.
Audition Coaching
Quit trying to fit the role — stand out instead.
DROP YOUR "A" GAME
Everyone has the same acting sides. The only unique thing is you. You can hope you’re the best fit — or you can make every role fit you perfectly.
Hypnosis Sessions
Quit letting acting “experts” dictate your path — trust your own wisdom.
FLIP YOUR SCRIPT
Take the struggle out of your actor story. No amount of talent will shine through self-doubt, audition anxiety, or fear of rejection. Use or lose those conscious and subconscious blocks — and act now.