links
we've created a list of some of our favorite things for actors around los angeles and the web - and links to take you right to them!
los angeles links:
reproductions
Reproductions is a wonderful photographic printing house. They have a tremendously kind and helpful staff, very competitive prices, and great quality.
jack plotnick - acting classes/coaching
Jack is just awesome. A fantastic resource to help actors get their heads in a great space to open up and create without the awful limitations of fear and anxiety. He's a fellow Carnegie Mellon alum and he does very affordable coaching and classes in Los Angeles! Check him out!
argentum photo lab
Argentum is a reproduction house based in L.A. You can do everything on-line with them and they'll send you hard copy proofs for authorization before printing in bulk.
craig archibald - acting classes/coaching
Craig is a fantastic guy with a wonderfully diverse background as an actor/writer/director and a real easy approach to acting. He works specifically and is great at reminding you of the basics while also urging you to push out of your comfort zone and take risks. Check out his testimonial page full of working actors...And tell him I sent you!
lesly kahn & company actor training
Lesly Kahn & Company have 20 plus years of successful actor training to boast about! With an MFA from Yale Drama and a major passion for actors - "Lesly Kahn" is one of the first answers you get when you ask "Where should I take an acting class in L.A.?"
the bgb studio - acting classes/coaching
The BGB Studio is a collaboration between casting director Risa Bramon Garcia and Steve Braun. They offer rigorous training in a creative sanctuary with a dynamic community dedicated to fierce artistic exploration and the pursuit of every individual’s unique voice. Their home Studio is in Los Angeles, with classes in Atlanta and New York.
other helpful links for actors around the web:
i.d.e.a.
Need to clean up your Irish brogue for an audition? Check this site out. It’s a tremendous online archive of primary source dialect and accent recordings for the performing arts. All in one place. Extremely helpful.
david turrentine
Everyone needs a great tax guy. David is my recommendation. He's an actor himself so he knows exactly how to maximize your return as an artist. He works with small businesses as well and has a ton of experience and knowledge to help get you started. Tell him I sent you!
mtca: musical theatre college auditions
A fantastic group of folks that I work with who's main goal is to provide expert preparation for college musical theatre and acting program auditions. If you or anyone you know is applying for theatre school - give them a look! They have a tremendous track record and are extremely passionate about their work!
brene brown
This woman is amazing. She deals with vulnerability in really profound and illuminating ways. So helpful as an actor (and human...) to explore her work! Being brave enough to be vulnerable is often the difference between good and great.
learning ally
A fantastic volunteer opportunity to empower dyslexic, blind, and visually impaired students to succeed in school, and in life. Use your voice acting skills to give back and record audiobooks for kids. As a storyteller - its such a joy to give such happiness by sharing your talents. Its a win-win for everyone involved! Check 'em out!
the internet movie script database (IMSDB)
If you wanna read a script, find a scene, or just study how a hollywood script is formatted this is the site for you. Totally free and full of phenomenal scripts - its a treasure trove of information.