The complete guide to making a living as an actor in the Midwest.For over 10 years, actors wanting to launch or grow their careers have trusted Acting In Chicago to guide them.
- Interested in making your love of acting your primary source of income?
- Feel like you could be doing much more with acting, but aren't sure how?
- Live in the Midwest and want a vibrant career without the cross-country move?
- Fed up with acting in LA or NYC and want to know what the Midwest market has to offer?
Acting In Chicago: Making A Living in Commercials, Voice Over, TV/Film and More is the answer.Everything you need to make a full-time living as a Midwest-based actor is at your fingertips in this updated edition. You'll just need to bring your talent. Possibilities abound, presented logically, to help you clarify your own unique path through the industry. Recommended by agents and acting coaches, Acting in Chicago demystifies the question of how to have a rewarding, progressive, and profitable acting career.
What if you knew: - The seven ways actors in the Midwest make money actually acting.
- How local casting works, what relationships are needed (and which aren't), and what to expect when you book every kind of job.
- The right way to get an agent.
- The best places to get training.
- How much you'll earn for every job.
- The real details about the actors' union: when, how, and if you need to join.
Veteran actor, voice talent, and teacher Chris Agos shows you a way of building a career that matches the lifestyle you imagine for yourself. No fluff or useless information, just solid, practical information written by an actor, for actors.
Here's what you'll get: - An organized big-picture look at the industry in the Midwest and all the opportunities it holds.
- Over 260 pages and 15 chapters full of specific, actionable guidance applicable to any actor, regardless of experience level.
- An understanding of where to invest your time to build the kind of career you want to have.
- Strategies for putting yourself in the best position to explore every chance to act and get paid for it.
- Unbiased details on the role SAG-AFTRA plays in an actor's career.
- Detailed salary information for union and non-union jobs.
- An introduction to the ear prompter.
- Info on smaller markets, like Milwaukee.
- Learn how to avoid rookie mistakes with simple dos-and-don'ts.
BONUS #1: Have a child actor?Get answers on getting them into the business. Hello college fund!
BONUS #2: Want to move to Los Angeles?Learn how to make the most of your time in the Midwest to make LA actually care about your work history.
Praise for Acting In Chicago "Just shot my first national commercial and couldn't help but think of all the things I learned from Chris Agos." - Lauren Lapkus, actor, improviser, and comedian
"Acting In Chicago is a dream for actors." - Sam Samuelson, agent, Stewart Talent Chicago
"For an actor new to the business, one who has been around but is trying to up their game, or one who's trying to break in, this book is all you need." - Kurt Naebig, actor, director, and teacher
"The only books that have helped me more than Acting In Chicago are the Betty Crocker Cookbook and the Bible." - Janice Culver, Chicago-based actor
Join the ranks of today's most successful Midwest-based actors. Pick up your copy of Acting In Chicago today!
About the Author: Chris Agos began his acting career in 1995. Known for his efficiency and professionalism on the job, producers have cast him in every kind of work the Chicago market has to offer. He works in both the Chicago and Los Angeles markets. He continues to audition, work, and teach other actors how to navigate the choppy waters of the entertainment industry every day.
