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james@actorsgymnasium.org
847-328-2795
Please note that there is no apostrophe in our name. Our legal name is The Actors Gymnasium.
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News Releases
5/18/2017 – The Actors Gymnasium Presents PASSAGE: The 2017 Professional Training Program Showcase
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12/28/2016 – The Actors Gymnasium Presents the World Premiere of Quest
8/31/2016 – Piven and AG Join Forces to Bring Workshop to Home Schoolers
8/25/2016 – Start the Weekend with an Aerial Adventure
8/15/2016 – Circus Returns to Third Annual Canal Shores Campout
7/18/2016 – Brand New Circus Acts – This Weekend Only
5/23/2016 – Brand New Physical Show Brings Spectacle to Holiday Weekend
5/9/2016 – Local Circus Given NICE Award for Second Time
5/4/2016 – Molly Brennan named Physical Theatre Director
5/3/2016 – Moby Dick to Go on Tour
4/28/2016 – Video Gamers will Delight in New Youth Show
4/27/2016 – Circus Community Successfully Celebrates 20th Anniversary
4/13/2016 – Meet the Professional Training Faculty
3/28/2016 – Local Video Contest Giving Away One Year of Circus Classes
3/9/2016 – Celebrate World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
2/16/2016 – Vegas Show Le Reve Seeking Extraordinary Strength & Agility in Chicagoans
2/8/2016 – New Series Preps Students for Professional World
2/5/2016 –Celebrate the Special Love of Friendship this Valentine’s Day Weekend
2/2/2016 – New Show Created by Award Winning Artists & Friends
1/12/2016 – Actors Gym to Participate in Chicago Theatre Week
12/26/2015 – A Flexible Start to the New Year
12/9/2015 – Professional Circus Training Program Accepting Applications
12/1/2015 – Lyra Like a Pro
11/16/2015 – Fight Like A Jedi This December
10/5/2015 – Actors Gymnasium Announces 2015/16 Season
8/31/2015 – “Circus Under the Stars” to Highlight Second Annual Canal Shores Campout
8/27/2015 – Illinois Theatre Association Awards Evanston Circus Choreographer
8/25/2015 – Open Houses for Students with Down Syndrome and Autism at Local Circus School
8/21/2015 – Evanston Non Profit Invites Community to Celebrate its Expansion
8/19/2015 – Circus School Announces Special Needs Pilot Program
8/12/2015 – Artists from All Over the Country to Train in Evanston
8/10/2015 – The Actors Gymnasium Announces Change in Leadership Structure to Coincide with 20th Anniversary
8/3/2015 – Staff Changes at Local Non Profit
7/15/2015 – Budding Circus Artists Showcase New Acts this July
6/17/2015 – Local Company Breaths New Life into Circus Space
5/11/2015 – Whole Foods Partners with Local Circus School
5/6/2015 – Curtains Up at The Actors Gymnasium
4/30/2015 – Return of Popular Circus Series in Evanston
4/30/2015 – Superheros Descend to Save Evanston
3/4/2015 – The Actors Gymnasium Announces Benefit Performance for “Visually Stunning” Show
2/9/2015 – Circus Summer Camp Provides Safe Environment for Youth to Learn to Fly
2/4/2015 – A Strange New Circus to Take Over Chicago
1/9/2015 – Circuscope Joins Chicago Theatre Week
12/10/2014 – The Actors Gymnasium Partners with Award-Winning Organizations to Launch Exciting New Professional Program
10/20/2014 – Local Youth Ensemble to Perform Shakespeare with a Circus Twist
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10/10/2014 – “One of a Kind” Local Designer Wins Major Award
10/8/2014 – Actors Gym Kicks off Season with Popular Circus in Progress Series
9/23/2014 – The Actors Gymnasium Announces 2014/15 Season
8/15/2014 – Olympic Athlete and PIPPIN Broadway Actress to Teach Evanston a Little Flexibility
8/5/2014 – Popular Circus Classes return to Evanston this Fall
6/18/2014 – Circus Staple Doubles its Performances
6/13/2014 – Corrected – Local Brewery Opens Taps to Support Circus
6/11/2014 – Local Brewery Opens Taps to Support Circus
5/27/2014 – Master Workshop on Aerial Straps Offered
5/14/2014 – The Actors Gymnasium Wins Best Interactive Event Entertainment Award
5/14/2014 – Evanston’s Only Circus School Teaches Students to Fly
5/5/2014 – The Actors Gymnasium’s Popular Circus in Progress Series Returns
4/24/2014 – Early Bird Discount Ends Wednesday for New Summer Circus Intensive Programs at The Actors Gymnasium
4/16/2014 – New Summer Circus Intensive Programs at The Actors Gymnasium
4/10/2014 – Master Workshop in Chinese Pole Offered
3/11/2014 – Exclusive Insights into Creative Innovation
3/5/2014 – Actors Gymnasium’s Circus School Welcomes Spring with New Session of Classes
1/27/2014 – Dean Evans to star in Winter Circus at The Actors Gymnasium
1/22/2014 – Actors Gymnasium’s Circus School Starts the New Year with New Classes
1/16/2014 – The Magical Exploding Circus and the Invisible Circus Takes Part in Chicago Theatre Week
1/3/2014 – Speaking Circus – Chicago Seminar
1/2/2014 – Local Students Strap in for Circus Festival Performance
10/18/2013 – Actors Gymnasium’s Circus School Year Continues with Winter I Session
9/27/2013 – The Actors Gymnasium to Open the 19th Season with Circus in Progress
9/4/2013 – The Actors Gymnasium Announces their New Executive Director
8/27/2013 – The Actors Gymnasium Gala Raises $12,000 for Scholarships
8/5/2013 – Actors Gymnasium Offers Unique Classes for Back to School
7/24/2013 – The Actors Gymnasium Introduces its Newly Redesigned Website
7/12/2013 – The Actors Gymnasium Presents Summer Circus Intensive Showcase Performance
7/2/2013 – Actors Gym Announces Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked!
6/3/2013 – Actors Gym Announces Summer Benefit Gala Shipwrecked!
5/30/2013 – Select Classes offered for Summer at The Actors Gymnasium
5/14/2013 – Actors Gym Announces Circus in Progress Performers
5/10/2013 – Indonesian Circus Student Travels to United States and Canada for a Unique Learning Opportunity
4/15/2013 – The Actors Gymnasium Present Spring Circus in Progress
1/29/2013 – “Skooled: A Study in Circus” Joins Chicago Theatre Week
1/16/2013 – Introducing “Skooled: A Study in Circus” at The Actors Gymnasium
1/9/2013 – New Classes for Winter II at The Actors Gymnasium
11/9/2012 – Magic Show & Workshop at The Actors Gymnasium
11/1/2012 – New Drama Class at The Actors Gymnasium
9/19/2012 – Circus in Progress at The Actors Gym
8/7/2012 – Fall Session at The Actors Gymnasium
6/20/2012 – Summer Circus Intensive Performance
5/29/2012 – Summer Session at The Actors Gymnasium
4/27/2012 CORRECTION – Actors Gym Founders Win Public Service Award
4/27/2012 – Actors Gym Founders Win Public Service Award
4/26/2012 – Circus in Progress: An Evening of Daring New Work
3/5/2012 – Spring Session at The Actors Gymnasium
2/8/2012 – Lost & Found and Opening Night Gala!
1/12/2012 CORRECTION & UPDATE: The Actors Gymnasium Recycles Lost & Found
12/21/2011 – The Actors Gymnasium Recycles Lost & Found