The Self Tape Space

The Self Tape Space is the perfect place for an actor to self tape quality auditions at a reasonable price.  Our boutique studio is located in Harlem near City College.  What’s included? Well, we provide you with: a professional (male) reader, a run thru of the scene(s) and/or song(s), filming, playback on a HD TV, editing, AND uploading and emailing via We Transfer to you and/or your representation within 20 minutes of one selected take of each scene and/or song.

Rates start at: $40 for 30 mins or $80 for 60 mins.  A $1 minute rate applies to time spent over the booking.  Additional takes/scenes $5 each edit.  You may also bring your own new SD Card for free if you prefer to take your footage and do your own editing.  No “per role” limit or hidden fees. Please note editing is done within the time you book.  In depth coaching is also available for an additional fee.

How do I book a session? To book a session click on the BOOK A SESSION tab in the upper RIGHT corner or visit the RATES page. Select the service and time you desire. After you complete your online profile you will then receive a confirmation email with all of the important details. We are taping on the weekends by appointment only.

Email us at [email protected] or call/text 646-598-1877 for more info. 

Equipment

  • Panasonic 4K Camcorder
  • AZDEN Shotgun Mic on a Boom Pole
  • Two Soft Box Lighting Kit Stands
  • Multiple Background Colors: Grey, Black, White, Blue & Green
  • Yamaha Digital Piano – 88 keys – Use of the piano is suspended during the pandemic
  • Flat Screen TV for playback
  • Portable Harmon/Kardon Bluetooth Speaker*
  • Free WIFI

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top photos by Rob Sutton – Uptown/Harlem Studio

*Musical Theatre self tape auditions are being taped in the studio with a MP3 of your track played through a Bluetooth Speaker.  During COVID we suspending the use of the piano to limit the number of people in a closed space.   We are happy to suggest pianists who make quality tracks.