Author: rachael patterson

3 Tax Tips for Actors from David Turrentine by Adriana Trajkovski As most actors know, the hardest part of this crazy biz is staying afloat financially while pursuing your career. These Tax Tips for Actors are here to help! Actors need to manage their money and find daytime gigs that have flexibility for auditioning/rehearsing.  One essential part of money management is understanding taxes; something that actors can find scary and…

Get Physical! Voice Over VS On-Camera  Written by Allison Latta, edited by Destini Huston What is the difference between preparing for voice over vs on-camera auditions? A lot of people assume that preparation for VO is somehow less involved than on-camera. You aren’t required to memorize anything and you can wear whatever you want, right? This is partly true. Still, I’m convinced that there’s equal prep involved in a VO…

We know finding a great audition monologue is only half the battle, so in 7 steps, we’ll help you pick a perfect one!

Can Positivity actually affect your acting? Take a look at our newest Blog post!

We’ve all had last minute auditions. Luckily for you, we’ve compiled six helpful tips to help you memorize your lines at the last minute!

Make a living Acting In Chicago. Explore 7 Types of Acting, besides theatre, from the guy who wrote the book!

Hung up on writing a cover letter? So, you’re eager to apply to talent agencies for representation- don’t let the cover letter slow you down!

First, you want your headshot to look like you.  Beyond that, though, a great headshot is going to capture a piece of your personality as well.  Even with all of the branding considerations that can be important to consider from look to look (wardrobe, mood, energy, etc) great actor headshots should always be rooted in authentically capturing YOU! Ian McClaren, headshot photographer Headshots are one of the best tools for…

5 tips to researching acting classes for kids…and avoiding scams! Are you a parent who has a kid constantly putting on performances for you? Imitating commercials on TV? Have you been the camera operator for your child “vlogging” the next viral video? You don’t have to know the ins and out’s of the entertainment industry in order to find the best acting classes for kids. However, there are a few…

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the actor in your life? Look no further! Acting Studio Chicago’s team of expert-actor-gift-givers has compiled the ultimate list of holiday gifts for actors of all levels. 12) Voice and Presence Coaching: As actors, our voices and our bodies are our instrument. Private coaching from a voice coach/speech pathologist, such as the terrific Kate DeVore, is a great way to learn healthy vocal…