Rachael Patterson

Rachael Patterson, Director of Acting Studio Chicago since 1995, has been teaching audition technique for film, industrials and commercials for twenty-two years. Formerly a partner in Brody/Patterson Casting, she cast numerous films, television pilots and commercials. Rachael attended the University of Notre Dame where she majored in Theatre and Economics. She received her professional actor training at The American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. Rachael worked professionally in theatre in the San Francisco Bay Area and at the Denver Center Theatre Company.

At Acting Studio Chicago Rachael specializes in teaching on camera technique for theatrically trained actors. Using the 12 Guideposts delineated by Michael Shurtleff Rachael emphasizes personalization, relationship and action in her work. She works to give her students the script analysis skills for film, television and commercial so that they learn how to work truthfully and with specificity.

Rachael has conducted workshops and classes for Northern Illinois University, UIC, Purdue University and others. Last summer she designed a 5 Day Intensive Workshop for the University of Houston. Last year she traveled to Michigan four times to conduct Auditioning for Film Workshops to Detroit area actors who were preparing to work in the Michigan Film Industry, which has grown immensely due to the state tax credit. Rachael is also recommended by Chicago Talent Agents and coaches actors of all ages who are preparing for film, television and commercial auditions.