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Resumes are a statement of an actor's work history, but they also reflect an actor's personality and professionalism and understanding of the industry. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their...
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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
Join casting director Tineka Becker as she teaches how to analyze scripts and deconstruct scenes. The scenes will be handed out DURING the class.
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Tineka Becker is a Casting Director with over 20 yrs of experience casting Film & Television, with a background as a classically trained actor...
Join us for an educational panel of New York-based Casting Associates to talk about what goes into casting series day player roles. This panel is a unique opportunity to hear from casting professionals who are watching those self-tapes and share insight on what the discussions are on the...
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Your IMDb Pro profile is your digital press kit. In this hands-on, one-hour workshop, you’ll get practical, step-by-step guidance to optimize your IMDb page. We will cover credits, photos, demo reel and bio so you can stand out and feel confident in how you're seen by...
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In this hands-on workshop, we’ll discuss how tracking your auditions can be a valuable tool for growing your acting career and the kinds of insights you can gain by doing so. You’ll receive a ready-to-use Google Sheets audition tracker template and learn how to customize it...
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Jamaal is an actor, photographer, and PR pro based in Los Angeles, bringing a fun, stress-free vibe to every headshot session. With a degree in Public Relations—a field all about managing public image and building strong connections—he knows exactly what actors need to stand out.
As an actor first,...
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In this hands-on workshop, we'll learn how to format a professional resume using Google Docs. You'll receive a clean, industry-standard resume template, and we’ll walk through how to personalize and update it section by section. From credits and training to special skills and formatting tricks, you’ll...
Join us for an educational panel of New York-based Managers to talk about a question that many actors ask at the early stages of their careers: What can a Manager do for me and my career? This panel is a unique opportunity to hear mangers explain how they...
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Actors Access is a tool working actors use to find and book roles—but for many, it can feel confusing or overwhelming at first. In this one-hour interactive class we’ll walk through the essentials: how to build a strong, professional profile, how to submit strategically, and how to...
Come and learn about headshots in a special session with professional photographer DeAndre Lemans of Slingshots Photography. DeAndre will spend 15 minutes, one-on-one with twenty-four performers at our New York On-Camera Lab. Each performer will receive one headshot look at the end of the session. If confirmed for...
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Your bio tells your story—make sure it’s working for you! In this hour-long workshop, we’ll discuss common challenges actors face when writing about themselves and explore how to make your bio personal, professional, and platform-appropriate. We’ll cover when to use first vs. third person, and how...
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In this hands-on Level 2 workshop, we’ll focus on tracking your acting income. You’ll learn how to build an income tracker in Google Sheets from scratch, including creating tables, assigning column types, and organizing your data. We’ll walk through setting up formulas to calculate totals and commissions. You’ll leave...
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Resumes are a statement of an actor's work history, but they also reflect an actor's personality and professionalism and understanding of the industry. This session will provide a greater understanding of the role of the resume and how an actor can best use it as one of their...
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HEADSHOTS
Headshots are an actors' calling card and they should reflect how the industry perceives you. Does your photo accurately communicate the product that is being submitted and what casting sees in the audition? In this session, we’ll explore what your headshot communicates, the importance of having...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the audition...
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take...
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This workshop serves to aid the actor in understanding how people see them, the type of feeling people receive from them and how they might be cast. The workshop uses the categories of visual, essence, stereotypes and profession. This is a three hour event and participants must stay...
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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This class will cover the basics of making a professional Self-Tape and how to audition remotely using platforms like Zoom.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take notes.
Small Group Sessions are facilitated discussions with the goal of digging deeper into some of the information and advice...
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This session will explore the tools actors can use to prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally for auditions and how to let it all go post audition. Whether recording a self-tape, attending a live virtual audition, or performing in person, we’ll cover the entire preparation process—from receiving the...
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Building one's team is an important component to an actor's career. This small group session will cover what an actor has to keep in mind when looking to add a commercial agent, theatrical agent, and manager to their team.
Please bring pencil or pen along with something to take...
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The entertainment industry offers a wide range of opportunities for actors to explore. By taking the time to identify and refine your specific areas of interest, you can better direct your energy toward meaningful career growth and targeted job opportunities. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for...
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Social media platforms offer creative spaces to share content, engage in conversations, and build valuable connections. They also serve as another way for the industry to get to know you and your work. In this session, we’ll explore how to use X, Instagram/Threads, and touch on TikTok...
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Do you have a plan for your money? Are you in control of your spending, or do you find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? In this session, you’ll learn how to take charge of your finances by creating a clear, practical...
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This session will offer a deeper understanding of the key components that make an effective demo reel, as well as the use of individual actor clips. We’ll also explore the role of reels and clips in an actor’s career and discuss how to use them effectively as...
