We are thrilled to announce that Vagabond School of the Arts has expanded its Chicago-Style training to the western suburbs. Our Satellite studio is just 16 miles west in Elmhurst, Illinois.

We are bringing supportive teachers, our professional approach, industry knowledge, and everything else Chicago actors have loved for over a decade to the burbs.

Join the Vagabond community and sign up for our upcoming events and classes for children, teens, and adults.

Audition Taping and Private Coaching Services

Vagabond West offers Audition Taping and Private Coaching services! Whether you need to nail that audition tape or want a more one-on-one approach to training, our state-of-the-art equipment and experienced coaches are ready to elevate you to the next level!

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Elmhurst Student Successes

  • Kenny's acting credits include: Work in Progress (Showtime), Chicago Med (NBC) Night Sky (Amazon), Christmas Again (Disney)and his first feature film lead in The Plague which recently premiered at Cannes Film Festival. 

  • James has been acting since he was 6 years old when he booked a supporting lead in Disney Plus’ “Christmas Again.” October 2025 will be his debut as a lead in a feature film acting beside William H. Macy, John Corbett and Joel Courtney.

  • You might have caught Hayes in Porchlight Music Theatre’s Production of FUN HOME this past March, but coming up in September you can see him in Season 5 of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.”

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HUGE CONGRATS to our student James for the premiere of his new film @soulonfiremovie in St Louis last week. You can see James on the big screen TODAY at a theatre near you. Sharing the screen with acting legends William H Macy and John Corbett. Wonde
CONGRATS to our student Hayes for his episode of Only Murders in the Building where he plays a young Martin Short. Check him out in season 5 episode 6. He was coached and taped at our studio in Elmhurst. #followtheopenroad #vagabondschool #workingac
We have a few spots that are still available for our Advanced Acting Ensemble for TEENS! If you are interested, you can apply on our website. the focus for the ensemble is a wholistic approach to acting for these advanced students. This program is no
We had a wonderful time with our Adv. Musical Theatre Intensive! What amazing talents with unbelievable voices. Big thanks to Steven Schellhardt, Amber Mak, and Ellie Kahn for their mentorship of these young performers. #followtheopenroad #vagabondsc
We had a great time talking to families about our SUMMER CAMPS at the Art in Wilder Park event today in Elmhurst! “What cool and unique camps!” was heard at one point! Thanks @elmhurstartmuseum for a great event! #elmhurst #aiwp #artinwil

Located At…

124 W Park Ave, Back Room, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(Back room of Brewpoint Coffee - Founders)

Email
west@vagabondschool.com

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@elmhurstactingstudio