The Forge

Join us as we sit down with the star of the Forge's Mondays, Actress, Creative Siren, & Teaching Artist, Chaz Hodges! Chaz's immense talent extends to both stage and screen, with recent roles including Sage in P-VALLEY on STARZ, and Talisha King in a brand new screenplay reading of CATERPILLAR BUTTERFLY at SAG-AFTRA Chicago. The Forge is thrilled to host Chaz teaching Acting for Camera on Monday nights at studio before she heads off to Minnesota to play Marie in the musical “Marie and...

Get to know the incredible Filmmaker, Casting Associate, and Studio Manager, Lauren Acord ! You may know Lauren as the face of the Forge, welcoming actors, artists, and casting teams, agents, and filmmakers to the studio. Because Lauren is so busy putting her expertise into action each day, most people don't know just how vast her experience in this industry truly is. From her days at Saturday Night Live , to now working in casting for over 6 years, Lauren Acord has a wealth of knowledge...

The last Demo Camp of 2025 was a success! Learn how a new demo reel is created, writing andproduction