Pilot Season 2020

February 11, 2020

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!

Just a Few Days Left to Register!

November 5, 2019

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.

It's Been a While...

March 18, 2019

Audition season has been a fierce whirlwind these last few weeks, so I haven’t posted in a while. Now seems like the perfect time to offer a discount for Spring! I figure with so many requests for self-tapes, everyone could use a little financial relief right about now, not to mention the tax deadline is looming over all of us.

For the rest of March, take $10 off your session, regardless of how long of a session you book (yes, you can take $10 off a half hour session). Just be sure to mention this post when you schedule with me!

See you in the studio!

Aaaand We're Back!

January 13, 2019

I hope everyone had a joyful and peaceful holiday season. It can be hard to get back into the swing of things, but I can officially say all my holiday decorations are finally put away. Progress! And with the new year comes a slew of new auditions as pilot season ramps up. Those self-tape requests are rolling in, and I look forward to meeting new actors as well as working with my regular clients.

Listed under the Resources tab of this website are a variety of studios, schools and organizations that I think can really benefit Chicago actors. Many offer classes and workshops geared toward nailing the audition, prepping for pilot season and brushing up your cold-reading skills. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

I want everyone to have a successful year, and the best way to do that is to be proactive. Enroll in a class, watch your self-tapes and learn what makes one better over another, add to your audition repertoire so you always have appropriate material ready to go, and just keep at it. It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

HAPPY 2019!

Pilots, Pilots, Pilots

February 15, 2018

     Pilot season is in full swing, and it's crazy right now! Due to the current high demand for self-tapes, please keep the following in mind: 

* Scheduling is tight. If you are unable to make your appointment, I need to know as soon as possible, but no later than two hours prior to your scheduled time. If you cancel less than two hours before you are scheduled to tape, you will be charged the full amount for your session, even if you reschedule.

* I cannot always grant same-day tape requests. Although I do what I can to accommodate your schedule, it is not always possible to get you in for a last-minute taping. Please book your appointment as soon as you can to increase your chances of getting taped.

* I need to know how much time you want to book. I try to allow time immediately after your session to compress your file, so that you are not waiting around all day for the link. If you know how much time you need to tape, I can adjust the schedule to allow time for editing. There are times when someone might booked in a slot immediately following yours, so running over your session time is not an option. If you are unsure how much time to book, ask for more. You will only be charged for the time you use. If you send me your sides, I can help you determine how much time you'll likely need.

* I do weekend tapings! If your link is due Monday morning, and you are unable to tape the week before, know that the weekend is an option. Although there is an additional fee for weekend tapings, just know it's available to you.

     Stay focused, keep breathing, and we'll all get through this exciting time together. And if you get a callback or book the job, let me know - I'm rooting for you!

Refer-A-Friend and $ave

February 2, 2018

     How is it February already?! Pilot season is in full swing and auditions are rolling in. Stay on top of your game. If you need a self-tape, let me know as soon as possible, as availability is booking up fast. 

     For the month of February, you can help out your actor friends with the Refer-A-Friend incentive. If you refer someone to me and they do a taping, they'll get $5 off the session, and you'll receive $5 off your next taping. Just make sure your friend mentions you referred them, and reference this deal!

Pilot Season Self-Tapes

February 15, 2017

     Pilot season is in full swing! It's been so fun having these familiar faces back in the studio the past few days. 

Fabulous Faces from the Week

February 5, 2017

     With pilot season in full gear on the coasts, actors in Chicago have been busy getting their self-tapes in for consideration. This past week's audition tapings brought several repeat clients in to the studio, as well as a brand new one. Thank you to everyone who came in to the studio to kick off the first week of February! Here are some of the fabulous faces from the week:

     Also, just a reminder that boxes are now set up at Acting Studio Chicago and PR Casting to collect donations for refugees. A list of items needed is available here. Thank you!