Category: Tips for the Biz

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…

You’ve self-taped, booked the job, your scene has finally aired. Now let’s put together your demo reel with Aircheck!

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’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!

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…

Where to Look for Auditions in Chicago. Chicago casting calls are plentiful and are certainly picking up more since this time last year. There are at least seven tv shows filming in Chicago and those casting directors are always looking for new talent. If you’re looking to audition for TV, Film, or Theatre work, there is sure to be a Chicago casting call for a project you can submit for…

Open up Tim Bagley’s list of TV and film credits and it might just unroll to your feet. Tim Bagley has been working on stage and screen for decades and with good reason: he’s serious about comedy—and acting in general. I met Tim in 2015 on the set of Teachers where he played Principal Pearson and he was kind enough to chat with me recently about his career and his…

Got a co-star audition and not sure where to begin? Well, welcome to the right place! These 7 tips will help set yourself up for success so you can nail your co-star audition. 1) UNDERSTAND YOUR FUNCTION IN THE SCENE.  Co-star roles in television, and featured roles in film, are considered functionary roles. A functionary role – you guessed it! – serves a function in the telling of the story….

We asked voiceover expert and Acting Studio Chicago instructor, Brad Grusnick, to share his advice for new voice actors. Check out the Q & A below for Brad’s advice on agents, opportunities in other markets, and how to break into gaming and animation. 1) For new voice actors just starting out in their career, how do you suggest they find voiceover opportunities? Take classes and hone your skills. Too many…