union studio(s) — Chicago

Rehearse. Shoot. Teach. Create.

A creative production, rehearsal, and class space — built by artists, for artists. Memberships, studio rentals, classes, and industry nights, all under one roof.

What is union studio(s)?

A studio you can actually afford to use.

Self-tape coaching, acting and improv classes, rehearsals, filming, and invite-only industry nights — in a flexible, design-forward space. Memberships are capped so the room stays usable; rentals and classes are open to everyone.

$25Starting membership / month
25Members, max — on purpose
$75Rehearsal blocks, 3 hrs
OpenRentals & classes for all
Memberships

Early supporters pay less. Price rises as we fill.

Four tiers, 25 spots total. Every membership comes with guaranteed studio hours, booking priority over non-members, and discounts on events and rental overages.

Early Bird
$25 / mo
First 10 members
  • 4 guaranteed hours / mo
  • Booking priority
  • Discounted event entry
  • Discounted overage rates
Claim a spot
Builder
$50 / mo
Next 7 members
  • 6 guaranteed hours / mo
  • Booking priority
  • Discounted event entry
  • Discounted overage rates
Join
Collaborator
$75 / mo
Next 5 members
  • 8 guaranteed hours / mo
  • Booking priority
  • Discounted event entry
  • Discounted overage rates
Join
Patron
$100 / mo
Final 3 members
  • 12 guaranteed hours / mo
  • Top booking priority
  • Discounted event entry
  • Discounted overage rates
Join

Guaranteed hours roll with your tier. Need more time? Members get discounted hourly rates on any overage. Rentals, classes, and events stay open to everyone — membership just gets you priority and a better price.

Studio rentals

Hourly and day rates, priced for working artists.

Accessible Chicago pricing — on the low end of market for independent spaces. Book by the block; members get priority and discounts.

Rehearsal block
3 hours · mostly evenings
$75
Half-day shoot
6 hours · filming or photo
$200
Full-day shoot
12 hours · production day
$350
Private event
4 hours
$250
Full evening event
6+ hours
$400

Rates shown are introductory. Have a project that doesn’t fit a block? Tell us what you need.

Classes & coaching

Train, tape, and get reps in.

Led by working professionals. Built for actors who want real time on camera and on their feet.

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Self-tape coaching

$75 / session · 2-hour blocks, scheduled on demand. Group sessions of 3–4 actors run $225–$300 per block.

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Acting & improv classes

$300 / 6-week session · 2–3 hours a week, weekday evenings. Small classes of 5–10 students.

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On-camera coaching

Private, on-camera acting coaching and self-tape production with our instructors. Book around your audition schedule.

Reverse invitation events

Industry nights, by invitation.

RSVP
Invite only

Meet the people who can hire you.

We bring in mentors, photographers, casting directors, producers, writers, and instructors — members and invited guests pay to attend. One to two nights a month. A reason to stay, and a room worth being in.

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Our instructors

Taught by people who do the work.

Law Tarello

Acting & improv

Improv and on-camera coaching, self-tape production, and class series.

Merik Tadros

Acting & self-tape

On-camera acting and self-tape coaching. Reel available via IMDb.

Get into the studio.

Become a member, book the studio, or take a class. Spots are limited and the early rates won’t last.

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