Professional Audition Taping in the Heart of Chicago
Self-tape studio + expert coaching — because your performance deserves more than a phone and a blank wall.
Self-tape studio + expert coaching — because your performance deserves more than a phone and a blank wall.
At Self Tape Chicago Loop, we do more than point a camera at you. We create the conditions for your best performance. When you are here, we are your team focused on helping you get the best performance to submit.
Our professional studio is equipped with broadcast-quality cameras, a full lighting kit, and a boom microphone — everything you
At Self Tape Chicago Loop, we do more than point a camera at you. We create the conditions for your best performance. When you are here, we are your team focused on helping you get the best performance to submit.
Our professional studio is equipped with broadcast-quality cameras, a full lighting kit, and a boom microphone — everything you need to show casting directors you are a serious candidate. But what sets us apart is what happens between takes. Studio director Victor Powell brings 50+ years of behind-the-camera expertise and offers real-time coaching to help you find your truth in the scene, settle your nerves, and deliver the audition you have been preparing for.
Whether you are taping for a network audition, building a demo reel, submitting a college pre-screen, or recording a business promotional video — we are here to make sure you walk out proud of what you put on tape.
We know auditions don't always come with advance notice. That's why we offer same-day and last-minute booking options designed around the reality of the industry.
Book your session online anytime. Select the Last-Minute Self-Tape option when booking less than 12 hours in advance.
Need it fast? Book a 30-minute session — tape for 20 minute
We know auditions don't always come with advance notice. That's why we offer same-day and last-minute booking options designed around the reality of the industry.
Book your session online anytime. Select the Last-Minute Self-Tape option when booking less than 12 hours in advance.
Need it fast? Book a 30-minute session — tape for 20 minutes, then leave us the final 10 minutes to review takes at no extra charge. Your finished video is delivered via WeTransfer with a standard turnaround of 2–4 hours (often sooner). Additional edits within a session are available for an added fee.
Studio Hours: Available 7 days a week, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, by appointment only.
We understand that the entertainment industry moves fast — auditions get pushed, callbacks get rescheduled, and plans change. Here's how we handle it:
• Cancellations more than 12 hours before your appointment: Full refund, no questions asked.
• Cancellations less than 12 hours before your appointment: The full session fee is forfeited. N
We understand that the entertainment industry moves fast — auditions get pushed, callbacks get rescheduled, and plans change. Here's how we handle it:
• Cancellations more than 12 hours before your appointment: Full refund, no questions asked.
• Cancellations less than 12 hours before your appointment: The full session fee is forfeited. No exceptions.
• Reschedules: We allow up to 2 reschedules per booking, provided the request is made within the 12-hour window. Rolling appointments and a third reschedule are not permitted — the appointment will be canceled and refunded.
We appreciate your understanding. This policy allows us to serve all of our clients fairly and keep the schedule open for last-minute bookings.
Most self-tape studios hand you a script and hit record. We go further.
Studio director Victor Powell and Brooke Bennett offers optional in-session coaching for actors who want more than a technically clean tape — they want a performance they are proud of. Victor works from the director's side of the camera and Brooke brings her 20 years of acting experience, giving you real-time feedback on intention, pacing, presence, and the small adjustments that make the difference between a tape that gets filed and one that gets a callback.
Coaching is available as an add-on to any self-tape session or is part of the sessions that include coaching. Select sessions with coaching when booking or ask about availability when you arrive if you book session without it.
“All you have to bring is your talent — we’ll help you show it.”
Sessions start at $30. Add coaching & Teleprompter as needed.
Script-to-Word conversion available for $15, payable at session.
Contact us for current rates and availability.
Choose your session type, select your date and time, and complete your booking in minutes. Last-minute options are available for bookings under 12 hours.commercials that are both engaging and effective. Fill out client form online or you can fill it on site. Email your script for reader to get familiar with your scene(s) or for teleprompter use.
Come to Suite 101 at 531 S. Plymouth Court in Chicago’s South Loop. We’ll get you comfortable, review your sides, and set up the shot.
Our professional camera, lighting, and audio equipment capture you at your best. If you’ve added coaching, Victor and Brooke will work with you between takes to sharpen your performance. When you are here we are your team focused on helping you get to your best performance.
We edit your session on the spot. Your finished video is delivered via WeTransfer within 2–4 hours — ready to submit to casting. Rush Service available on request $25
That’s it. No complicated process. Just you, the camera, and your best work.