Chicago Self-Taped Auditions
Want a free audition taping? Check out Acting Studio Chicago's newsletter this month - just click here. By filling out the survey, you could win a free self-tape session with me. Simple as that!
What a blast it's been this week working in the studio with Candace Quarrels, star of The Book of Mormon currently touring in Chicago. Thanks for coming in, Candace!
Calling all parents of teens! In less than three weeks I'll be teaching another on-camera workshop at The Second City Training Center. The first day, I coach students on monologues, scenes and commercial copy. Then on the second day I record their performances to be posted on Matt Miller's Virtual Showcase. Class size is limited, and there are only a few spots left. Sign your kids up before it's too late! Click here to learn more.
And speaking of the ol' Virtual Showcase, I'll be recording another one for adults later this month! It's a pretty stellar way to be seen by more than 200 industry professionals. Interested? Click here.
Ever walk out of the audition room and think, "What is the casting director saying about me?" Or maybe you wish you could watch the other actors' auditions, just to see what they do differently. One of the best training tools an actor can have is a casting internship. Think about it: you're in the casting office on a regular basis, you get to watch a variety of auditions (and are often even called upon as a reader) and the casting director begins to get to know you. You get to hear the notes casting directors have for other actors, and being the intelligent actor you are, you figure out how to apply these notes to your own work. You'll even come across other industry professionals such as directors, producers and writers.
That's okay! Although it's common to select a college student or a recent graduate for an internship, many casting directors do not hold such requirements. And even if they do, it never hurts to apply. You'd be surprised how many offices need more interns. And it's not just the film and television casting directors that are looking for help - theatre companies need interns, too. When you think about all the theatres in Chicago...well, that's a lot of casting directors in need of interns.
Um, let's see...there isn't one. Maybe you'll have to do boring things like file headshots and make coffee, but guess what? When the casting director you've interned for needs to fill a role that is JUST YOUR TYPE, there's a good chance he/she will remember you and call you in.
Social media actually works! Thanks to a Facebook page I created, Steve scheduled a self-tape recording with me this morning. Great to see you, Steve - thanks for coming in! You can check out the Facebook page here.
Filming season is in full force...are you ready? Do you have an agent, or are you looking? Click here for a list of all the Chicago talent agencies you should know.
If you're not used to being in front of the camera, the best thing to do is practice. Get in class!
It's never too late to learn! Check the Resources page for studios and schools offering classes.
It was great to meet Aida today, and give her coaching for her big audition tomorrow. Break legs!
Filming season is kicking into high gear! Woot!
Ariel stopped by for another audition taping today. Great to see her again, and I'm super jealous of her hair. Happy Monday!
I love an unexpected self tape! I'm so thankful Acting Studio Chicago was open today, being a Saturday. Thanks for coming in, Colin!
Me and my Canon. :)
I'm pleased to announce that thanks to popular demand, I'll be heading up another Teen Coaching and Virtual Showcase at The Second City! July's workshop was a success - what a great group of talented kids we had. I can't wait to see where their careers take them. Agents and Casting Directors: I hope you're paying attention! These teens are going places...will you help get them there?
