ARE YOU OUR NEXT

SUCCESS STORY?

CHRONICLE GANAWAH VULI AHMEDI DAJA HARRIS CHICAGO P.D. l CAPTIVE STATE l THE CHI

KAYLA SULLERS JESSICA BATT JUDITH VALDEZ

HANNAH SAVELLA KAYLA GARCIA VIVIAN WEBBAMERICAN GIRL DOLLS l KOHL’S l MCDONALD’S K MART l SEARS

BRAXTON HERDA BROOKE BECKMANN CURB YOUR ENTHUSIAM ON HBO l KIDDING ON SHOWTIME l LONG SHOT WITH SETH ROGAN

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Welcome to Chicago Performing Arts!

Chicago Performing Arts is dedicated to preparing talented and driven young people for secondary education and careers in the entertainment industry. Our classes, workshops, and other educational sessions are taught by industry revered professionals, guaranteeing our talent the highest quality Arts education.

We endeavor to help build confidence, self-esteem, and encourage positive role models. By empowering kids and teenagers them to pursue their dreams, we help them mature into strong, motivated young adults.

We hope your experience with the us and today’s interview is a rewarding one!

Studio Catalog Index

Model • 2

Act • 3

Dance & Sing • 4

Kids • 5

Personal Development & Life Skills • 6

Your First Experience • 7

Industry Professionals • 8

IMTA Showcase Event • 9

Parent & Student Testimonials• 10-11

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MODELING & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Modeling Introduction Meet & Greet Careers In The Entertainment Industry Education Options for the Performer Working the RunwayFashion & Print Release Your Inner Fashionista The X-Factor Print Techniques Cover ShotsTools of the Trade Portfolios & Comp Cards - Resume Development Directory of Services for TeensWorking with Industry ProfessionalsBreaking Into the Business Auditions, Castings & Go-Sees Auditions & InterviewsCasting Calls, Call Backs, Industry Go-SeesVocabulary of “The Biz”- Who does what? Express Yourself & Be YourselfMakeup Artistry & Hair A Career for the ModelGreat Skin Is A MustCorrective Makeup On Camera Makeup & HairCommercial and Promotional Modeling On-Camera Product Modeling Commercial Acting Beauty & Real People On Set & BackstageRunway: Choreography & CommentaryDesigners, Red Carpet, Behind the Camera The Designers - A Models “Who’s Who “Work ”Behind the Camera”Competitions The Red Carpet The Model as an Actor Individual Runway Style Stage Presence Graduation PerformanceProfessional HeadshotsShowcase Tryout

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR TRAINING

MODEL

ACADEMY MODELS(From top to bottom) Jessica, Daja, and our Adult Modeling Division

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Acting IntroductionMeet & GreetCareers In The Entertainment IndustryEducation Options for the PerformerImprovisations & Sensory ExercisesVoice, Scene Study, MonologuesVoice for the ActorSpecifics of a SceneScript AnalysisMonologuesThe Industry, Cold ReadDirectory of Services for TeensWorking with Industry ProfessionalsBreaking Into the Business Cold Read WorkshopCommercials & AuditionsCommercials –Real & BeautyAuditions & Interviews/ Dealing with Stage Fright & Rejection Casting Calls – Cattle Calls - Call BacksHead shots & Resumes Actors Make-up Artistry & HairA Career for the ActorGreat Skin & Health Is A Must & Corrective MakeupTheatrical & Character MakeupOn Camera Hair & MakeupCharacter Types, Comedy & BackstageCharacters of ComedyComedy SkillsPerform a Comedy MonologueOn Set & BackstageSitcoms & Soap OperasSitcom Scene Study ScriptsSoap Scene Study ScriptsSingingBecome a “Triple Threat” The VoiceMusical Theatre The Red Carpet & Pre-ShowcaseRunway & Print for ActorsCompetitions The Red Carpet Graduation PerformanceProfessional HeadshotsShowcase Tryout

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR TRAINING

ACTING FOR STAGE, FILM & TELEVISIONACT

CHRONICLE GANAWAHChronicle has appeared on tv shows

Chicago P.D., Shameless, The Chi, and in the film Unexpected. His first major motion

picture, Captive State,was released in 2018. The film stars John Goodman, Vera

Farmiga, and Madeline Brewster.

KAYLA SULLERSGraduate Kayla was selected from thousands of applicants to film the final season of Empire!

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STAGE PERFORMANCEBecome a “triple threat”!

SING

DANCE

Explore Singing Types:Broadway / TheaterClassicalContemporaryJazzOperaPopR&B

Build Ability:Soprano TenorAlto BaritoneContralto Bass

Techniques:Warm-Up and Voice MaintenanceEffective Diction and Voice ProjectionControlling Your InstrumentSelecting and Learning a SongStage PerformanceVocal Strengthening ExercisingPre-Performance NutritionAuditioning Skills / Interview PreparationMock AuditionsOn Camera Performance SkillsWardrobing and AppearanceGraduation PerformanceProfessional HeadshotsShowcase Tryout

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR TRAINING

Developing Dance Professionalism: Finding a Dance PersonalityStretching and Warm-UpBuilding StrengthCross Training and MusicalityTechnique and StructureLearning Choreography / RoutinesRole of Stage TechsPre-Performance NutritionBuilding a Dance Resume / PortfolioPreparing for Auditions / InterviewsGraduation Performance Professional HeadshotsShowcase Tryout

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR TRAINING

A Few Highlighted Techniques:BarreAlignment, Posture & BalancePointe & Positions of the FeetLeaps and JumpsPort de BrasTurnsBall Change, Pas de Bourree & Jazz SquareDrop & RecoverSwings Contractions & Flat BackChasse

ALEKS RESZKAGraduate Aleks has recorded with Grammy Award Winner Manny Mijares of Upscale

Records!4

A Few Highlighted Techniques:BarreAlignment, Posture & BalancePointe & Positions of the FeetLeaps and JumpsPort de BrasTurnsBall Change, Pas de Bourree & Jazz SquareDrop & RecoverSwings Contractions & Flat BackChasse

PERFORM

Modeling & Acting IntroductionMeet & Greet SlateLearning Improvisations Basic RunwayThe 5 Senses, Runway Turns & GroupsNo Dialogue Improv GamesSensory Work Runway Turns & GroupsThe X FactorPrint Modeling ReviewDirectory of Services for Pre-TeensMemory Games PrintRunway ReviewHealth, Nutrition & CommercialsHealth & Nutrition/Dance WorkoutGroup Skits & Improvisations“Behind the Camera” CommercialsAuditions, Castings & Skin CareImagination ExercisesActors GamesInterviews, Auditions, CastingsSkin Care for the Young PerformerPublic Speaking, Voice & ComedyPublic Speaking/VoiceComedy Improvisations Comedy Scene WorkRunway Photo Pose/Red CarpetPhoto Posing The Red CarpetCold Read & MonologuesCold Read WorkshopMock Cold Read AuditionsMonologues for ChildrenBackstage Etiquette Final Review & Pre-Showcase RehearsalsVocal Exercises & Song/Dance RehearsalsRehearsals - Commercials/Scenes/MonologuesRunway RehearsalsGraduation Performance Professional HeadshotsShowcase Tryout

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP FOR TRAINING

MODELING & ACTING FOR KIDS

COURTNEY FANSLERGraduate Courtney starred opposite

Jennifer Garner in the film Miracles from Heaven, has a recurring role on the

Amazon original series Hand of God, and appears in the Netflix film Girlfriend’s Day

with Bob Odenkirk and Amber Tamblyn.

VIVIAN WEBBVivian was featured in a K Mart

commercial in summer 2017. She has also filmed for the Chicago-based Web series Apartment 101. Vivian is signed with The

Rock Agency!

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & LIFE SKILLS

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: Why do performers need training? A: The performing arts are just like any other profession. Lawyers have to go to law school, doctors have to go to medical school and performers absolutely need to be trained in modeling, acting, singing or dancing in order to become a professional in their field and have steady work. It’s very important that anyone trying to achieve work in any industry have the knowledge, skills and confidence to go on a job interview and sell themselves to a potential employer.

Q: Can you guarantee my child a job? A: Absolutely not, there are never any guarantees in life! We can’t do it for them: the only person that can do it is himself or herself. What we DO guarantee at Chicago Performing Arts is that your child will become poised, confident, well-spoken, and ready for success so that when an opportunity arises (both in the entertainment industry and in life), they are able to take full advantage!

• Preparing for “Teen Milestones”

• Developing a safe & professional identity on social media

• Becoming a positive role model

• How to address and avoid bullying

• The Future: Colleges and Careers

• Family and sibling communication

• Developing your own personal style

• Maintaining good grades and juggling responsibilities Part-time work opportunities Internship opportunities• Leadership at school and in the community

• Driving safety

• Nutrition and healthy habits

• Resisting peer pressure, drugs, and alcohol

We weave important life skills into all of our performing arts programs in order to develop our students into the best versions of themselves. We not only focus on vital subjects like communication skills, leadership, and self-confidence, but also important issues related to kids and teens in today’s ever-changing world!

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YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE

GET ON THE FAST TRACK!

Your workshop series begins with a parent & student orientation,

makeup application, and your

first test photos!

The Performer’s Makeover gets you prepared for the rest of your training in the talent industry including

auditions, tv commercials, castings, runway, catalog work, professional development and more!

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PARENT & STUDENT ORIENTATION

PERFORMER MAKEOVER AND BEFORE & AFTER TEST PHOTOSHOOT!

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Noelle Hubert is the founder of the boutique theatre casting agency, Noelle Humbert Casting, and has served as Resident Casting Director for Strawdog Theatre Co., Haven Theatre Co., Adventure Stage Chicago, and more. She has worked with The Cast Station Chicago as their Head of Theatre Casting and as a Commercial, TV, and Film Casting Assistant. She was then invited to become the head of the Chicago Theatre Department at Gray Talent Group, one of the top tier talent agencies in Chicago, where she spearheaded the start of GTG’s Non-Binary and Transgender talent division. After 3 and a half years on the GTG team, Noelle received and accepted an offer to become the Assistant Chair of Theatre at Columbia College Chicago. She has since re-opened her casting business, and continues to assist young artists start their professional careers in Chicago and beyond.

Erica Cruz has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade as an acting coach, and actress. She is currently the on-camera/tv theatrical agent at Lily’s Talent Agency and has booked talent on numerous projects for shows such as Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Empire, Chicago Med and countless film and commercial projects. Prior to stepping into the on-cam division, Erica headed the print division for Lily’s, booking models for clients such as Coca-Cola, Groupon, Kohls, Land’s End, and Bon-Ton among others. As an acting coach, she has had the pleasure of seeing former students signed with LA agencies such as Amsel, Eisenstadt, & Frazier, Clear Talent Group, and LA Models among others. In addition, Erica is also an administrative associate with ALTA Chicago (the Alliance of Latino Theatre Artists) and thoroughly enjoys developing new talent in

After spending 18 years as a working actor, Kieran Campion is now an agent for Gray Talent. Upon graduating Colgate University, he began his acting career in New York, where he established himself both on stage and off. He shared the stage with Paul Newman in his Broadway debut and went on to appear in four more Broadway plays, including the Tony winning Journey’s End, The American Plan, and The Heiress. His on camera career has included roles on The Sopranos, Grey’s Anatomy, Elementary, and many more. From Broadway to regional theater, studio films to network drama, sitcoms to commercials, Kieran has worked in every corner of the industry. His broad exposure to various directors, producers, and casting directors gives Kieran a unique perspective on the industry that helps him fit right in with Gray Talent’s actor-centered approach.

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL VISITS

Meet a few of the Industry Professionals who have visited our Studio for guest lectures, workshops, and auditioning feedback sessions!

J U M P S TA R T YO U R C A R E E R !G E T D I S C O V E R E D B Y TO P L I C E N S E D A G E N T S , M A N A G E R S , C A S T I N G

D I R E C TO R S , A N D N E T W O R K S S E A R C H I N G F O R N E W

M O D E L S , A C TO R S , S I N G E R S , & D A N C E R S

A L L C H I C A G O TA L E N T

G E T T H E C H A N C E TO AT T E N D !

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PARENT & STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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“Devin has now signed with Hayes Talent Agency. He has been on TV shows. When he first came, he was shy and not very outgoing. But when he graduated, it was like he morphed and became a new person who was outgoing and full of light. This program gave him everything he needs from counseling guidance, to a connection at a talent agency.” - Olivia, parent of Devin Shegog

“He was able to learn the overall expectations of the industry. He also learned to focus his talents based on those expectations. His abilities are much more controlled and his understanding has broadened. This program will always be helpful because of the focus on fundamentals. He met his agent at the I.P. visit, and was signed a few weeks a later!” - Noel, parent of Lionel Lopez

“Enthusiastic and experienced instructors... spent time patiently talking to her about valuable tips and answering her many questions. She looked forward to learning and building her confidence and skills. She thoroughly enjoyed her teachers and classes. Her time management and organization skills have improved. She carries herself with more confidence. She doesn’t slouch anymore!” -Amy, parent of Sam W.“We have to say, we are very happy with the professionalism of the staff, especially Erica and SaraJane. Not only were they professional, but they made us feel comfortable, especially in the beginning. Your follow up callbacks were excellent, which they should be, but we appreciate it because most organizations don’t operate on the level of excellence as the Chicago Performing Arts. We have already recommended another student for the program.” - Selenia, parent of Alana N.

“This was a valuable experience. To see how the industry works and all the work that goes into it is truly amazing. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable and answered all questions and provided recommendations and guidance. My daughter has grown in her outlook as to what she can accomplish and what is available to her in the future. She has gained confidence in herself and a greater interest in what she wants for herself in life.“ - Laura, parent of Angela L.

“She’s taking notes and trying to apply them to how she is at home so when it’s time to work she will be prepared. Naveah was very shy in the beginning. Since being enrolled I’ve seen her break out with how she walks and showing more personality. I feel like her experience here will help with her confidence in the long run. Everyone here is very nice and patient. I appreciate that. I am grateful for the time my daughter has spent here. I’m happy that you all allow her to come back if she needs to refresh. Thank you so much!” - Elyse, parent of Naveah B.

Find out what our Talent and their families are saying about Us!

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“Her time here helped build her confidence and made her come out of her shell she was in. She’s able to talk in front of a small crowd and she expresses how she feels instead of holding things in. She will always be able to come back and have more training, so this program will have a long lasting effect on her life. You all are great at what you do!” -Tamya, parent of Syrenity L.

“She has learned healthy eating and exercise, public speaking, and confidence in social settings. Her voice projection improved. She is not as shy, she’s more confident, and feels good about how she looks. Short term, this program has given her more confidence in accomplishing tasks. Long term, this program has helped her with listening and following specific directions. The staff was always polite and helpful!” - Felicia, parent of Taiylor G.

“I’m so happy to be one of your successful graduates! I was signed with 19:30 Model Management in Chicago and have had the opportunity to work with Robert Beczarski, Erin Zhoushi, Yaromir Mlynski and BloPhoto among others, as well as to walk for a designer at the Chicago Fashion Market. I also shot for Dom ITP and have ad images up outside of Nordstrom’s... I am very excited with the start of my career!” - Monique, Modeling Student

“The staff is amazing and super helpful with how they provided and explained feedback along with new material. I will continue to look back at all the advice and critiques given to me whenever I am stuck at a point when practicing.” -Isaiah Colon, Acting Student

“My favorite part about being here is the way we are treated like a family. I also love the fun activities that we do every day, for example, learning to apply makeup, filming commercials, and practicing monologues. I have learned plenty by being here...I also love the whole concept that we don’t get laughed at even if we do crazy things like making silly mistakes on a commercial for example. Here...we just are family.” - Calsie Contreras, Modeling & Acting Student

“SaraJane answered every question I had in great detail and we always used the time we had well. Everyone is so nice, and I love the atmosphere here!” -Elizabeth Babcock, Acting Student

“Modeling was foreign to me before this program but now I am confident to strut my stuff. I learned valuable information such as slate, monologues, runway walks, and other terminology.” -Jessica Scheirer, Modeling Student

“My confidence is solid and I am more open and excited for new opportunities. I feel like this program has really opened up my future as a performer.” -Gianna McGloon, Acting Student

“She has become more of a leader in school and her everyday life. [I have seen growth] in her confidence and her ability to truly show her talents and showcase her abilities. I am very impressed with the staff and their willingness to work with us and our crazy schedule!” -Stephanie, parent of Madeline K.

“I feel more confident in myself and know more things about modeling. [I have] better posture and walk, and a better sense of style. All of the staff are very friendly and I enjoyed talking to them!” -Morgaine Rivera, Modeling Student

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