Black Box Acting

Ashley Neal

Instructor

About Ashley

Ashley fell in love with Black Box when she took B1 in 2011. She then went through the Black Box program and totally redefined the way that she works as an artist. She went on to study Meisner and Viewpoints at The School at Steppenwolf and completed the Black Box Teacher Training Program. Ashley is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago where she now teaches. She has had the pleasure of working with many theatre companies throughout her 10 years of living in Chicago, some of which include: Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (where she is an ensemble member), Victory Gardens, A Red Orchid Theatre, Seanachai, Griffin Theatre, Chicago Dramatists, Teatro Vista, Redtwist Theatre, and many more.
Private Coaching

I thoroughly enjoyed the amount of energy and focus that Ashley brought to class. Her enthusiasm was contagious.”
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Marie Antoinette Flores

STUDIO Student
Ashley came to class every day with an excitement that made me want to be there and do good work. It was such a great experience having her as a teacher.”
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Nathaniel Andrew

ACADEMY Graduate
If Black Box is a gym and you are Rocky, Ashley is your Mickey.”
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John Lu

ACADEMY Graduate
Ashley challenged me more than any other instructor I have ever had.”
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Samantha Beringer

STUDIO Student
Ashley taught me how to make every moment — whether I was laughing or crying or screaming or just sitting and observing — the absolute most fun.”
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John Michael

ACADEMY Graduate
Ashley holds you accountable for never getting complacent and bringing your best to the table.”
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Natalie Reff

ACADEMY Graduate