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How the Biz Works in Chicago

The Biz in Chicago can make your head spin! Below are some resources to help you make heads or tails of who’s who and what’s what.

Chicago Talent Agents

A list of Chicago-area agents

On Camera Casting Directors

Folks casting film/tv & commercials in town

Chicago Theatre Casting Directors

Folks who cast theatre in Chicago

Terms to Know

Know your green room from your vomitorium? Check out our essential acting vocab

Headshot Photographers

A list of reliable photogs

Scams and How to Avoid Them

We are committed to helping students avoid scams. They’re out there. Learn how to protect yourself

The Illinois Film Office

Chicago Film Office

SAG Indie

New Student Acting Seminar at the Acting Studio Chicago

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My first Actor's training I ever took was Intro to Shurtleff with Joshua, and On Camera Intro with Sarah Charipar. Both classes- because of the instructors- unlocked my brain into the world of immersing myself into imagination and critique of self. Because of ASC, I have been able to dive deep into an evolution of my auditions. Last year, I worked on a short film that was nominated for multiple film festival selections. I recently booked another short film, which begins filming next week. The current training with Christina [Gorman] allowed myself to be warmed-up and prepared for my booking. I'm extremely grounded in the fact that out of all training types I have received so far, ASC is a hidden gem of Chicago and possibly the U.S. Thank you ASC--I'm so happy to have learned everything I have so far from you. Best, John Stripe Tiggemann