The Chicago Acting Studio of Choice
When it comes to auditioning in our industry right now, here are the facts:
Your resume, past credits, awards, where you went to school…
Do. Not. Matter.
You will be cast or considered for a callback—directly from your self-tape.
Stef focuses on the technical, and helps you understand the language of on-camera and how you look in the “Box.”
Mastering The MAP Technique can transform your performance — whether in your self-tapes, Zoom callbacks, in-person auditions, or on-set bookings!
Start Your Journey
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FREE Self-Tape Checklist
Get Stef’s complete guide to your technical setup — includes a step-by-step audition checklist students use to book series recurring and guest star roles!
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The Map by Stef Tovar
Published by Applause Books, Stef’s book is an actor's guide to on-camera acting. It’s a great starting point to learn his signature MAP technique.
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On-Demand Course
Stef’s on-demand masterclass, From Self-Tape to Set, can teach you—at your own pace—how to create a great self-tape at home that will book you a job!
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Private Coaching
If you’ve got a big audition coming up that you know you want to nail, a private 1:1 virtual coaching with Stef can be a game-changer!
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LIVE Group Intensive
Stef’s flagship 28-day LIVE intensive includes a weekly group class and weekly one-on-one, 30-minute sessions directly with Stef!
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Author Workshops
Invite Stef to teach your students! With flexible options (including virtual seminars), you can give your students a proven on-camera technique!
Top Questions
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Yes! ANYTHING you audition for with a self-tape can benefit from THE MAP technique. I created it to slow actors down and have them focus on the beats and active listening rather than just your lines.
You can master this technique through my book, on-demand masterclass, or LIVE group intensive (when available).
If you prefer one-on-one learning, book a private coaching session here.
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I do, but not as much as I used to—since my son went off to college, we’ve downsized and I don’t have a studio space that is conducive to taping actors on a daily basis. It’s a lot more work and it’s reflected in my pricing.
Take a look at all my offerings above. If you’re looking to schedule a coaching or self-taping session, here’s direct booking.
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Still Have Questions?