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from$95/hr
Urban, Industrial, downtown gallery, Unique floor plan, lofty bow trussed ceiling + skylight
West Town, Chicago, IL
25
Large unique gallery, dance and performance space. Current architectural installation consists of a series of overlapping green screen runways. Boasting a raw industrial atmosphere, the space has bow trussed ceilings, exposed brick and concrete walls. Great for photos shoots, independent film shoots, and creative events...
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from$100/hr
Bright Pilsen Photo Studio
Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
13
...Bright 2600 square foot open floor plan Pilsen photography studio. A clean and creative environment for your next photo shoot, video production, castings, workshops, off site meetings and selective special events. The studio loft features stunning daylight, reinforced stained plywood floors, high ceilings, an open...
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from$50/hr
Bright Natural Light Studio with Skyline View
East Pilsen, Chicago, IL
363
This bright, brick and wood studio has three large, north facing windows with a skyline view. The walls are a combination of white paint & tan brick, and the space gets tons of beautiful natural light. There are a few pieces of basic furniture which...
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from$75/hr
Rehabbed Chicagoland Apartment in Convenient Fulton Market Location
Near West Side, Chicago, IL
4
Great location for a shoot when looking for a sophisticated residential vibe, or pop up dinners for under 25 guests. This furnished 3 bed, one bath residential unit is classic Chicago with design-minded upgrades and up to date A/C, furnace, WiFi, and more. Renters are...
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from$50/hr
Unique Studios At Downtown Chicago #3
Near North Side, Chicago, IL
190
...Shoot, Film Shoot, Promotional Video, Web Series Shoot, Documentary Shoot, Production, Kickstarter Video, Workout Video, Filming, Fitness Video, Music Video, Video Shoot, Casting, Apparel Shoot, Clothing Shoot, Commercial Photoshoot, Fashion Shoot, Head Shot, Photo Shoot, Photo Studio, Portrait Photoshoot, Product Shoot, Promotional Photoshoot, Workshop, Class...
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from$100/hr
We are currently under construction and will be back with a larger Cyclorama for you all. We expect to be up and running again early February. Thank you for your patience.
Canaryville, Chicago, IL
247
Along with our Cyclorama we have 1 set as of now. Currently working on building our second set. Your rental includes 2 pure white GVM led lights that can be moved to light what ever you need lit plus great over head lightings on our...
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from$25/hr
Bright airy studio loft space in Ravenswood
Lake View, Chicago, IL
123
This studio is a stunning 500 sq ft corner unit with natural light all day from the South and West facing windows. Featuring beautiful city views, this space provides the perfect ambiance for your class or event. We recommend our space for photo shoots, theater...
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from$85/hr
Nice urban open style loft studio located in Chicago's East Garfield Park area. Roc Star Studio is not a stand alone property, it is located in a artist loft building. Some perks are: free wifi, free parking, free use of overhead lights, free use of some lighting gear. You will be amongst other creatives in this creative space.
Garfield Park, Chicago, IL
38
Roc Star Studio is a small Chicago based, full-service photo and video production company delivering media solutions for clients nationwide. Since 2010 we’ve specialized in the creation of creative, high quality photography and videos proven to attract clients, build brands, and grow businesses. Though we...
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from$50/hr
Studio & White Box Theater in Old Town
Old Town, Chicago, IL
297
**No Alcohol | No Parties | Creative Use Only** Our studio and white box theater is located in Old Town right by the North/Clybourn Red Line Stop. We'd love to host your next creative production project! *Note: Please check on availability first before sending a...
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Discover unique casting locations in Chicago

As a top American metropolis, Chicago is a cultural hub and an excellent place to scout out new talent. Entertainment brands of all sizes have been working out of the city for decades. So it's no surprise that Chicago rooms for casting are plentiful and easy to match to the needs of your production. From intimate studio casting rooms to auditoriums that seat hundreds, renting space at a casting location in Chicago is the first step to seeing final production come to a close.

Choosing a Chicago casting space

What you need in a Chicago room for casting depends on a few elements. If you're looking to audition large numbers of people, or a few at the same time, a spacious room is preferred. Theaters, acting studios, and auditoriums offer space, professional lighting, and seating for many people. Larger spaces also have plentiful bathrooms, water fountains, and other amenities in close proximity.
For smaller productions or a more intimate feeling, rehearsal rooms, offices, and conference rooms are preferred. Spaces custom-tailored for casting calls will have professional audio equipment, lighting, sound-proofing, and other technology.
Don't forget about parking for your audition attendees. Too little parking is a perpetual problem downtown and can result in people being late to the casting call. Many places to host a casting in Chicago will be located close to the city's excellent public transportation network.

How to plan a casting call in Chicago

Once you have your Chicago room for casting it's time to start preparing. Each of the roles should be explained using a script breakdown. Each of the roles is broken down with clarity, with age, gender, race, and skill requirements. The script breakdown should be clear but also written in a way that entices potential actors to take a role on. They should feel as passionate about their role audition as you are in having them work on your production.
The casting call should be posted in as many venues as possible and with details like the audition dates and pay rate. Social media and industry networking websites are major outlets to post in. Also reach out to industry professionals like talent scouts and agents who will be able to find just the right people for your Chicago casting call.
Hosting a casting call in Chicago is all about preparation and patience. Once you've chosen your space and got the word out, the talent is sure to follow.

Reviews for casting spaces

Coyote Sun P.
Rehabbed Chicagoland Apartment in Convenient Fulton Market Location
It is a wonderful space. We used this place for the cast fitting and rehearsals for a film, and it was spacious enough to have 10 people comfortably. The owner was always so quick to respond and with easy street parking, it is located in perfect spot within the City...
Re L.
Large Focus Room Located On Michigan Avenue!
loved this space it was perfect for my Casting call Auditions
Cameron D.
Modern Conference Room in Pilsen
Mike is a GREAT HOST!!! He communicated very well. He accommodated me and the cast and crew. Will book again in the future
Michael G.
(WE ARE NOW DOING DAY EVENTS TILL 9PM) also (THE NORMAL COLOR FOR ALL WALLS IS WHITE) The color of the walls vary depending on project. PLEASE ASK OR REQUEST A NEEDED COLOR We allow the following: 1) video productions 2) Photoshoots. 3) music video productions.Nice urban open style loft studio located in Chicago's East Garfield Park area | ROC STAR STUDIO
Great space, very helpful hosts! The cyc wall is a GREAT size, and accommodated our larger music video cast. Would definitely use again and recommend! Shout-out to Michael who was there to assist with lighting needs, and was super friendly...
Liam P.
Industrial River North Conference Room
Lindsay's space was great! Hosts were super accommodating, great use of apple tv to cast for presentation, room gets a lot of light...
Samantha H.
Centrally Located Studio Space in Wicker Park with Natural Light & Sprung Wood Floors | Back Studio
Great space and easy to work with! Was perfect for our casting needs. Thank you
Aaisha S.
Centrally Located Studio Space in Wicker Park with Natural Light & Sprung Wood Floors | Back Studio
The energy of the space was amazing and perfect for a video shoot. Parking was easy for my cast and crew to come by. It's a huge space for video or photo shoots and more Jessica was an awesome host and very helpful...
Sandy T.
Multipurpose Program Room in Old Town
We used this space to host a casting call for a fashion show. This place was in an ideal location because it is accessible via CTA and had a parking lot that guests can use. The staff was great to work with as well...