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the anvil
writing to keep you forging forward
Coffee with...Lauren Smith
Hear from talent agent Lauren Smith in our conversation with her over coffee
Lauren Acord
Mar 14, 20253 min read
Questions from the Open Call
The three big questions that kept popping up from the open call, and our take on their answers
Sarah Cayce
Jan 23, 20253 min read
Ask Sarah: Usage
Usage is something every actor needs to know before their commercial auditions. Casting Director Sarah Cayce digs into usage in her four-minute informational video
Sarah Cayce
Dec 11, 20241 min read
filmed at the forge: she's you
the short documentary SHE'S YOU shot at the chicago forge, and we were so happy to have them
The Forge
Nov 16, 20241 min read
Free Template: Actor Resumé
Our founder, Sarah Cayce, is the casting director and owner of Compass Casting, our sister company. She wrote a blog about From Compass...
The Forge
Aug 2, 20241 min read
rent our space: chicago
Learn more about our space and how to rent it
The Forge
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Check Your Levels
Which level of class is right for you? Find out more about our tier system, and take our quiz!
The Forge
May 1, 20242 min read
about the artist: britni mara
Learn more about the artist and the mural at forge film acting
The Forge
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Here to Stay: Self Tapes
Self tapes are here to stay, and Casting Director Sarah Cayce is here to talk about why
Sarah Cayce
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Finally Home • Our Chicago Home
Learn more about the design, build, and launch of the Chicago Forge.
Sarah Cayce
Jan 5, 20232 min read
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