COACHING and TAPING
Whether you want to nail your audition prep, deliver professional self-tapes, or level-up your career? Our industry pros are ready to help! We offer taping and coaching services for TV/Film, Commercial, Theatre and Voice Over!
Pros of taping at our studio
Professional quality cameras, mics and lights always give the best looking/sounding auditions.
We edit your audition to clean up sound and compress the file for easy uploading.
Quick turn arounds.
The Chicago studio has a 15ft x 15ft wall painted in both Chicago Blue and Dramatic Gray so you can choose what backdrop works to present your best audition.
Availability: We have multiple studios with multiple coaches which means you can find a time that works for you.
Easy scheduling at any time through our booking page.
Feel safe taping at a business vs going to someone’s home/apartment.
Optional add ons for teleprompter, lav mics, speakers for music and more!
Taping Turn Around Policy
Get your audition tape back fast!
We prioritize quick turnaround times while maintaining high quality. Here's what to expect:
After Hours: Tape after 5pm and get your tape back by 9 am the next day.
Same Day: Tape by 5pm and get your tape back by 8 pm that same day.
Rush Edit (2 hours or less): Mark your request for a rush edit for the fastest turnaround possible.
We're here to help you shine!
Vagabond School was the first official Self Taping Studio in Chicago. Before we came along, you could find a friend or a teacher/coach to tape you on their own time, but we were the first studio to put audition taping on our website and make it a priority to deliver high quality audition tapes. Founder, Michael McCracken, brought his knowledge from being a talent agent and freelance casting professional to make the most professional taping studio in Chicago. All of our equipment matches casting office quality.
Chris Agos wrote in his book, Acting in Chicago:
"And when it comes to self-taping an audition, you can get one that looks and sounds great using Vagabond's pro-level facility. As a former agent and freelance casting session director, Michael knows the value of a professional audition tape. Vagabond was the first acting studio in Chicago to offer self tapes as a service way before they were a necessity for actors. You can go online at any time and using their scheduler, book time with one of their industry leading coaches. You should have a taping set up at home, but when you need that extra support, Vagabond has your back.”