Imagination is an actor’s greatest source of freedom. It allows us to step into unfamiliar lives, uncover meaningful truths, and share those discoveries with an audience. Wherever we place our attention, the energy of the room follows. Through the unique perspective each actor brings, we gain deeper insight into the human experience, enriching both ourselves and those who watch.
This class is designed to help actors establish a reliable connection to their imagination and strengthen it over time. Just as physical fitness requires consistent practice, so does the ability to imagine freely and creatively. In a world increasingly filled with distractions, this work helps reconnect us to a skill we all naturally possess.
Using engaging theatre games and a practical approach inspired by the teachings of Michael Chekhov, Stella Adler, and Konstantin Stanislavski, students will develop tools for creating truthful, compelling, and consistent performances. Whether you are preparing for auditions, building a role, exploring personal growth, or simply looking to expand your creative potential, this class offers a welcoming and professional environment for actors of all ages and experience levels.
Come cultivate your craft, strengthen your imagination, and discover the limitless possibilities that exist within every performance.
Thursdays in October, 2026 7-9pm
5 weeks: $200
Led by Dennis Mullikin:
Dennis Mullikin is a Chicago and New York City based actor and teaching artist whose work is rooted in imagination, human connection, and truthful storytelling. A graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's Three Year Conservatory and the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater's BFA Theatre Performance program, Dennis has built a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary theatre.
His stage credits include Prince Henry in Henry IV Part 1, Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Peter in Stop Kiss, Orestes in The Furies, and King Cymbeline in Cymbeline. Drawing from the teachings of Stella Adler, Viola Spolin, and Stanislavski, Dennis is passionate about helping actors develop a deeper relationship with their imagination and creative instincts.
Imagination is an actor’s greatest source of freedom. It allows us to step into unfamiliar lives, uncover meaningful truths, and share those discoveries with an audience. Wherever we place our attention, the energy of the room follows. Through the unique perspective each actor brings, we gain deeper insight into the human experience, enriching both ourselves and those who watch.
This class is designed to help actors establish a reliable connection to their imagination and strengthen it over time. Just as physical fitness requires consistent practice, so does the ability to imagine freely and creatively. In a world increasingly filled with distractions, this work helps reconnect us to a skill we all naturally possess.
Using engaging theatre games and a practical approach inspired by the teachings of Michael Chekhov, Stella Adler, and Konstantin Stanislavski, students will develop tools for creating truthful, compelling, and consistent performances. Whether you are preparing for auditions, building a role, exploring personal growth, or simply looking to expand your creative potential, this class offers a welcoming and professional environment for actors of all ages and experience levels.
Come cultivate your craft, strengthen your imagination, and discover the limitless possibilities that exist within every performance.
Thursdays in October, 2026 7-9pm
5 weeks: $200
Led by Dennis Mullikin:
Dennis Mullikin is a Chicago and New York City based actor and teaching artist whose work is rooted in imagination, human connection, and truthful storytelling. A graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting's Three Year Conservatory and the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater's BFA Theatre Performance program, Dennis has built a strong foundation in both classical and contemporary theatre.
His stage credits include Prince Henry in Henry IV Part 1, Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, Peter in Stop Kiss, Orestes in The Furies, and King Cymbeline in Cymbeline. Drawing from the teachings of Stella Adler, Viola Spolin, and Stanislavski, Dennis is passionate about helping actors develop a deeper relationship with their imagination and creative instincts.
Course Description: Learn the art of performing cabaret and choosing material. Find your intimate moments and connections with a listening audience. Class culminates in a final performance with an invited audience. Open to ages 21 and older.
