AC’s Favorite Actor Resources

There are so many resources available to actors. Here’s a short list of a few of our favorites that we think ALL actors should know about!

The Entertainment Community Fund- Formally called The Actors Fund, The Entertainment Community Fund specializes in supporting performing arts and entertainment professionals. They offer affordable insurance, affordable housing, career trainings, a health clinic and so much more! They are always running informative seminars and sharing resources with their community. Everyone who works in entertainment should be aware of the amazing resources here! They even offer emergency financial assistance programs for some individuals financially impacted by the strike! For more info: entertainmentcommunity.org/

Up To Date Actor- It’s important to regularly research opportunities as an actor. To make smart audition choices, you should be aware of trends, know the people who are hiring, and explore all the opportunities that are available to someone with your skillset. On top of that, you should be tracking your audition data to make sure you are always making the best choices for you. This online platform will do it all for you. It’s basically a virtual personal assistant for actors! It’s run by a hardworking mother/daughter team. For more info: https://uptodateactor.com/

Google Alerts- Got a show you are following? A director you want to work with? Looking for theatres to release their season announcements? Setting up google alerts for these things are a great way to stay on top of that knowledge! Set-up a google alert and always receive info about that topic! To learn how to set-up a google alert, go here: https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/4815696?hl=en

Drama Book Shop- Need to find great new material? Looking for something to self-produce? Trying to learn more about the most produced playwrights? Maybe you need to read the script of the show before your audition or callback. Or you need to find a new monologue for your acting class. The Drama Book Shop is here to help! The Drama Book Shop is located in NYC but you can order online and have your products shipped! https://dramabookshop.com/

The Casting Actors Cast- This podcast is produced by Jeffrey Dreisbach from McCorkle Casting. Each episode is BRIMMING with content, info and tips for professional actors. Jeffrey is extremely generous in these episodes. He’s a marvelous educator and presents info with great energy and kindness. These are great resources for schools and individuals alike! Give them a list today: www.castingactorscast.com/podcasts

Written by Colleen Kahl, President, ActorsConnection.com

Special thanks to Jon Tyson for the featured image!