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!

Rachel Loebl played the role of Aurora in the independent feature film "Perfectly Imperfect."

Phil Guison booked a national commercial for Tire Rack!

Pattama Tongphong booked an in-store print ad with Meijer, a hand model gig with Sazerac for a new product launch, and a lifestyle video and photo shoot with InSinkErator.

Delaney Vallese booked the role of Emerson in "The Good Girls" premiering at Artemisia Theatre at the Fine Arts Building this November!

Tommy Martin stars as Walt in HAUNT SEASON, now available on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, and others!

Richard Esteras stars in the horror action comedy movie SEVEN CEMETERIES with Danny Trejo (Machete), Efren Ramirez (Napoleon Dynamite) and more. Available now on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

Sameer Baloch booked a commercial print ad for Bank of America!

Tom O'Brien has been cast in the Theatre of Western Springs' production of "Thou Shalt," which runs this November.

Amelia Finefrock will be portraying Joan of Arc with La Caccina, opening November 1st!

Phil Guison was featured in a national campaign for Abercrombie & Fitch, and played the lead in the short film Whitewash that was selected for The American Pavilion 2024 Emerging Filmmakers Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival!

Shelby Brown booked a commercial for Buldak Ramen!

Cassie Negron will be co-starring in Chicago Med!

Deverin Deonte' booked a Co-Star role on Chicago Med Season 10.

I booked a national commercial with Ameren and DSW. I also just closed Heartbreak Hotel at the Barn Theatre in MI and I will be in Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's upcoming production of The Wickhams Christmas at Pemberley!

Sophia Harp booked a promo video for the Chicago Black Hawks!

ASC Youth Student, Harper, had a great time on set for an Anti-Cruelty Society campaign!

Grant Petrucci booked a role in a SAG Short project called “A Little Grace” directed by Jayne McLendon.

Linda Gillum (Instructor) filmed a Guest Star role on Chicago Fire.

David Rossetti booked a commercial with the HR software company, Paycor!

Nolan Evans

Nolan Evans booked a voiceover role in an ad for Illinois Department of Human Services’ Reimagine campaign!

Kit Dennis just booked a co-star role on Chicago Med!

Kurt Naebig will be directing the comedy, "The Outsider" by Paul Slade Smith at Buffalo Theatre Ensemble with a number of ASC students. The show runs 9/5 - 10/6!