What’s the difference between

a working actor and one who isn’t?

In intensive coaching sessions with an expert Acting Center Consultant, you’ll find out what’s standing between you and booking regular work. The Acting Center has consulted and trained hundreds of actors— helping them achieve success in the industry. Whether you want to do theater, television or movies, we’ll help you map a path with proven techniques, advice and years of experience.

The starter package

In four hour long sessions, you’ll learn the inside information that takes most actors years to piece together.

Everything you want to know about agents and managers

• How to get representation
• What’s the difference between the manager’s job and the agent’s job?
• Should you try and land a “big-time” agent or is a smaller agent better?
• Writing a cover letter that gets noticed

Get the inside track on unions

• What are the various entertainment unions and how do they help you?
• When should you join SAG?
• How do you get your SAG card?

Learn pro tips on headshots

• How to get a headshot that gets you work
• Why do some headshots get attention and others get ignored?
• How to choose the photographer that is best for you
• The secrets to wardrobe, makeup and hair for your headshot

Preparing an effective resume

• How to compose a resume
• What to do if you don’t have any credits yet

Acting Classes

• Is it important to be in an acting class?
• What kind of class is best for you?

Putting your promo package together
In a one-on-one session, we’ll talk about and discover the main thing that’s stopping you from having the career you want—and how to overcome the obstacles you’re facing.

We’ll also review your Agent/Manager submission package, (headshot, resume, submission letter). You’ll get real-world advice on how to make it the best it can be.

Plus you’ll take home a copy of the most recent edition of Breakdown Services Talent Agent Book— something you’ll need when seeking representation.

Kids & Teens
Find out what the steps are to get Kids and Teens started in the industry. What is a Coogan account and how do you set one up? How do you secure a work permit? And more.

The career package

—contains everything in the Starter Package plus:

Demo reels in 2009

• Should you include commercials? Plays?
• How long should your reel be?
• What kind of music should you use?
• What about DVD packaging?
• Should you put your reel online?
• What do agents, managers and casting directors look for in a reel?
• Getting footage for your reel, if you don’t currently have it

Preparing a monologue

• Help in picking out a monologue to perform for Agents and Managers—including supplying the monologues to choose from
• A two-hour one on one coaching session guaranteed to improve your confidence in performing your monologue

The complete package

—contains both the Starter Package and The Career Package plus:

Business Management Tracking

• Track your statistics and keep your career on track and expanding

The Acting Center Acting Classes

• Get two months of the best acting training in Los Angeles at The Acting Center.

Call to set up your career consultation now.