Your Next Step: Gaining Representation and Entering the Industry

Your Next Step: Gaining Representation and Entering the Industry

Thursdays, September 10, 2026 - October 15, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM with Tamsen Glaser

10 spots left

$275

or pay in three installments (payment plan)

Hybrid Class

5 Zoom Sessions + 1 In-Studio Session

  • You've taken classes. You've developed your craft. You've figured out what you love to do as an actor and why. Now you're ready to take the next step.

    For most actors, the immediate thought is, "I need to get an agent" or "I want to start working professionally." But there's often very little clarity about how to make the leap from training to entering the industry.

    Your Next Step is a six-week course designed to answer your biggest questions, give you the tools to be competitive in an ever-evolving industry, and prepare you to start the career you want.

    In this course, we'll cover:

    A Big-Picture View of the Chicago Market

    An introduction to Chicago theatres, talent agencies, casting directors, and what it actually looks like to build a career as a working actor in Chicago.

    Marketing Materials

    Headshots, résumés, websites, demo reels, casting profiles, and everything you need to present yourself professionally.

    Self-Tape Preparation

    Self-tapes are now a standard part of the industry. We'll cover the equipment you need (with options for every budget) and how to create strong auditions using your phone.

    Audition Material

    Throughout the course, you'll find a monologue that fits your strengths and goals, develop it through individual coaching, and leave with a high-quality self-tape that showcases your work.

    There will be an optional session at The Understudy on Saturday, September 19 to look for audition material.


Tamsen Glaser

About the Teacher

Tamsen Glaser (she/her) is a Chicago-based actor and teaching artist with a love for immersing herself as many aspects of the industry she can get her hands on. She has 8 years of professional acting experience in Chicago after completing her MFA at the University of Washington in Seattle. She specializes in teaching industry fundamentals, and coaches auditions for theatre, tv and film, commercial, and voiceover.

About Tamsen Glaser

Class Details

Day
Thursdays
Time
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates
  • September 10, 2026
  • September 17, 2026
  • September 24, 2026
  • October 1, 2026
  • October 8, 2026
  • October 15, 2026
Location
Zoom and Studio 303-B
Instructors
Tamsen Glaser
Class Size
10
Age
This is an adult acting class ages 18+
Cost
$275