Chicago Agencies

Every actor knows that agent representation is crucial in establishing a professional presence in the city. Representation is the key to commercial, film, and television work around town, and I’ve already had some wonderful opportunities through my agent at Lily’s Talent. Below are some tips on submitting as well as contact information for all of the prominent agencies in Chicago.

First, the tips:

1. Unless an agency requests emails, always provide a hard copy submission.

2. Include a cover letter, professional headshot/resume, and SASE (self-addressed stamped envelope).

3. If available, provide an acting reel on DVD; the agent is able to pop that disk into their laptop, which is an automatic audition upon receipt.

4. Keep every submission neat, concise, and professional.

5. After submitting, remain relaxed and optimistic.

Next, the agencies:

actors talent group inc.
Fine Arts Building
410 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 733
Chicago, IL 60605
www.actorstalentgroup.com

Ambassador Talent Agents, Inc.
333 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 910
Chicago, IL 60601
Attn: New Talent
www.ambassadortalentagentsinc.com

Big Mouth Talent, Inc.
900 N. Franklin Street
Suite 403-1
Chicago, IL 60610
www.bigmouthtalent.com

BMG Talent
456 North May Street
Chicago, IL 60642
www.bmgtalent.com

Gill Hayes Talent Agency
2558 W 16th Street, 2nd Floor
Chicago, IL 60608
www.gillhayestalent.com

Gray Talent Group, Inc.
727 S. Dearborn St., Suite 312
Chicago, IL. 60605
www.graytalentgroup.com

Grossman & Jack Talent
33 W Grand Avenue
Suite 402
Chicago, IL 60654
www.grossmanjack.com

Lily’s Talent Agency
1017 W. Washington Blvd., Ste. 4F
Chicago, IL 60607
www.lilystalent.com

Paonessa Talent Agency, LLC
3354 N. Paulina Suite 202
Chicago, IL 60657
www.paonessatalent.com

Shirley Hamilton Talent
333 East Ontario Street Suite 302
Chicago, IL 60611
www.shirleyhamiltontalent.com

Stewart Talent
58 W Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
www.stewarttalent.com

Agencies receive stacks of submissions every week, so it may take some time to hear a response. And success might not arrive upon the first round of submissions, so stay enthusiastic and resubmit every year until an agency is interested. Continue building the acting resume and gain as many connections as possible. Opportunities will arise with persistence and positivity.

Stay positive,
Andrew