Login with Facebook

The Biz

We know that the Acting Business in Chicago can be challenging to navigate, and we pride ourselves on being a reliable source of information for our community of students and teachers.

So check out our tips and tricks to improve your process, keep track of who’s who in Chicago, find auditions, navigate the unions, and even see some great local performances!


Resources to Improve Your Craft Books, articles, and other great resources to improve your process.
How the Biz Works in Chicago Agents, Unions, Casting Directors, Coaches, and more- make sense of who's who and how things work!
Career Tips and Advice Helpful tips about headshots, auditions, wardrobe, seeking representation, and more
Audition Sites for Actors in Chicago
Unions Learn about the professional unions for actors, directors, and writers
Guide to Theater and Film in Chicago Get out and see some great local theatre!

New Student Acting Seminar at the Acting Studio Chicago

Look Who's Working!

>
<

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