Chicago Self-Taped Auditions
March 1, 2023
Hi folks! I’ve updated the rates and cancellation policy for Chicago Self-Taped Auditions in order to meet the demands of rising costs (equipment, studio rental, etc.). The updated information can be found by clicking the RATES & CANCELLATION POLICY button on the home page, or by viewing below.
The studio I rent from has reopened and I am once again accepting clients in need of a self-tape. Most tapings occur in downtown Chicago and my rates remain the same as they were pre-pandemic ($45 for half an hour, $70 for an hour).
Masks are required in the common areas upon entering the building and in the studio lobby. I am fully vaccinated, though I might wear a mask in the taping (tbd).
Same day appointments are sometimes available. You can contact me via email here. I‘m looking forward to seeing you in the studio!
PLUS: If you’re interested in self-taping at home, check out my shop Theatrik. You’ll find self-tape supplies as well as gifts, stage makeup, plays, etc.
Supplies, Resources and Gifts for Actors
Before the pandemic I was working to expand a small business I started a couple of years ago. I began selling candles with an entertainment theme that I marketed to actors and production companies. Once I learned a bit about running a retail business I began working to expand it. I’m so excited to be launching Theatrik. It’s a shop designed specifically for actors, with supplies you might need such as self-tape equipment, stage makeup and gifts. It also contains a library of plays and books, including works from Chicago favorites like Ike Holter, Sarah Ruhl and Philip Dawkins, among others.
Check out the site at shoptheatrik.com and follow on social @shoptheatrik.
P.S. I still have the candles, I just have a lot of other stuff now, too. :)
Well, the inevitable has happened. As a precaution, several studios in Chicago are shutting down for the next several days which means tapings will be extremely limited. If you do have a self-tape request, feel free to reach out to me. However, I can’t guarantee that I will be able to get you scheduled.
More availability should open up after next week, but right now studios are paying attention to what is being recommended and proceeding accordingly.
Because of this lack of availability, I’m extending my “Voter Discount” through the month of April. Just show me a picture of your “I Voted” sticker or wristband to receive $5 off a half hour session or $10 off an hour.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Stay safe and stay well everyone!
Illinois - next Tuesday, March 17, we have a big choice to make. Actually, several big choices. In addition to the presidential nominee there are numerous judges to vote on as well as water reclamation district candidates, just to name a couple of big categories.
I just finished filling out my mail-in ballot. I prefer the mail-in ballot because I can see all the candidates in front of me at once, do my research and vote in the quiet and comfort of my home. It also reduces the likelihood of me making a mistake on my ballot. And yes, you can track your ballot to make sure it is received.
Injusticewatch.org is an EXCELLENT resource to look up the judges - I did not always agree with the judge marked as the "Democratic Pick" and in fact some of the "picks" actually have negative ratings. Do your research.
News.wttw.com/elections/voters-guide/2020 is another great resource and has info on the candidates running for the water reclamation district. If you have any questions about using these resources, ask me! And if you'd like to know why I've been feeling the BERN for the last several years, I'll be happy to tell you.
This month I’m offering a discount to everyone who votes in the primary election. Just show your “I voted” sticker or wristband and receive $5 off a half hour session or $10 off an hour.
It’s mid-February, which means two things: 1. We can officially stop saying “Happy New Year” and 2. Pilot season is among us. Because this is such a busy time in the industry it’s important to promptly book your taping appointments as soon as you get the request from your agent. Studio space is limited and fills up quickly!
If you don’t find yourself getting many auditions this time of year, check out the Chicago Virtual Showcase. It’s a great way to increase your visibility among industry professionals in the city, and several participants have received calls from agents. We love hearing those success stories!
Have a wonderful holiday week and weekend, everyone! Chicago Self-Taped Auditions is officially on hiatus this week. I’ll be checking emails periodically but I might not be able to respond right away. I’ll see you in December!
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are already upon us (though I still refuse to watch ANY Christmas movies until after Thanksgiving). With the holiday season comes a change in scheduling. Most ongoing projects will soon be on hiatus and the need for self-tapes will quickly drop. If, however, you do happen to get a self-tape request between now and Thanksgiving, please note my availability is extremely limited.
For the remainder of this week I will do my best to get you on the schedule if you need a taping, but I will not be available at all next week, November 25 - December 1.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Hi Actors! There are just a few days left to register for the November Virtual Showcase. Think the holiday season is a bad time to try to get an agent? Think again! As the entertainment industry slows down agents actually have a little more time to comb through submissions, which allows them to sign actors just in time for pilot season. The November and December Virtual Showcases are perfect opportunities to let agents know who you are! Click here to register.
