Welcome to Acting A-Z
Our goal is to provide you the tools and opportunity to learn and develop the art of entertainment. Our goal is to make you a working Actor, Director or Screenwriter

Acting A-Z is dedicated to Entertainment, Education and Opportunity

As an actor, it is your responsibility to set yourself up for success. The goal of any actor, is to become a working actor. Whether Stage, Film, or TV, the objective is the same, work at what you love doing: ACTING. The business of acting presented by Acting A-Z.com and CatNic Community Theatre presents a workshop series that touches on the needs of the actor to develop a strategy and toolbox to achieve your goals. In order to become a working actor, you need the proper resume, headshots, practice, and talent to get the job and keep getting the jobs to stay working. Stay tuned for the workshop to get you started on a career path strategy.

Acting A-Z will present a series of workshops to help guide your career in the entertainment field. Your menu of choices include individual classes, workshops, opportunities, as well as the services of Michael Herst as a personal career coach to help you create a strategic path to reach your goals in the industry.

 

The Business of Acting

Everything you always wanted to know about acting, but were afraid to ask..

As an actor, it is your responsibility to set yourself up for success. The goal of any actor, is to become a working actor. Whether Stage, Film, or TV, the objective is the same, work at what you love doing: ACTING. The business of acting presented by Acting A-Z.com and CatNic Community Theatre is a one day workshop that touches on the needs of the actor to develop a strategy and toolbox to achieve your goals. In order to become a working actor, you need the proper resume, headshots, practice, and talent to get the job and keep getting the jobs to stay working. Join us February at the Phoenix Film Foundation Offices for a one day workshop to get you started on a career path strategy. This one day workshop is headed up by Artistic Director Michael Herst, a director, producer and actor with over 18 years experience in the entertainment field.Included in this workshop: FREE internet guide to the actors career, FREE web resources for the actor, FREE resume and headshot evaluation.

  1. Resume, proper format, online, print....
  2. headshots. The importance of the right look, the right pose, the right photographer
  3. Agents, Managers- what's the difference, which one do I really need?
  4. Unions: SAG, AFTRA, EQUITY: what are they do I need them to work? How do I qualify to join?
  5. Creating a personal strategic business plan for success as an actor


  6. This unique opportunity is also gets you a FREE internet guide to the actors career, FREE web resources for the actor, FREE resume and headshot evaluation for only $269.00! (limited time offer and may be withdrawn at any time.)

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OPEN CASTING CALL FOR ACTORS! New project entitled: "You and your Acting Career."

You're invited to participate in a production dedicated to YOU the actor.
The Business of Acting
Everything you always wanted to know about acting, but were afraid to ask..

One Day Intensive Workshop

December 14, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

As an actor, it is your responsibility to set yourself up for success. The goal of any actor, is to become a working actor. Whether Stage, Film, or TV, the objective is the same, work at what you love doing: ACTING. The business of acting presented by Acting A-Z.com and CatNic Community Theatre is a one day workshop that touches on the needs of the actor to develop a strategy and toolbox to achieve your goals. In order to become a working actor, you need the proper resume, headshots, practice, and talent to get the job and keep getting the jobs to stay working.
This workshop is being offered at an introductory price, and you get a FREE internet guide to the actors career, FREE web resources for the actor, FREE resume and headshot evaluation. :FOLLOW THIS LINK to learn more

Scene Study Intensive and Showcase in LA SUCCESS!

Our Scene Study Intensive and LA Workshop was very successful. We had a great time, met some fantastic Casting Directors and Managers. Two people were asked to submit tapes for an upcoming movie to be shot in Los Angeles. As I always say: "Every moment is an opportunity , grasp the moment!"

News and Updates:

Coming in January and February 2009: Scene Study Intensive series and an Los Angeles Showcase!

CatNic Community Theatre and Acting A-Z.com announce a Scene Study Intensive Workshop as a way of introducing CatNic Community Theatre and the Educational series of workshops and classes being developed for you. This is a six session intensive workshop where students focus on the fundamentals of good acting such as physical and vocal control, emotional availability, character development and script analysis.  The Meisner Technique is practiced in these workshops as well as the ability to develop characters from within oneself.

This technique class develops skills that can be applied easily, effectively and specifically. Through exercises, improvisations, monologue and scene work, students develop a clear, solid and effective approach to acting. COMING IN JANUARY

Another Scene Study Intensive with a Los Angeles Showcase in front of Agents, Managers and Casting Directors will be presented in Januray as well. This series will teach you specifically the techniques and practices for finetuning a scene and character development. You will then be presenting to a panel of the agents, manageres and casting directors that have the ability to move your career forward. COMING IN JANUARY

The Business of Acting Series: As an actor, it is your responsibility to set yourself up for success. The goal of any actor, is to become a working actor. Whether Stage, Film, or TV, the objective is the same, work at what you love you doing. This series is a four week (one day each week) series that assists you in defining your goals as an actor, developing the tools you need to succeed as an actor, and developing a business plan for marketing yourself as an actor. COMING IN FEBRUARY

:FOLLOW THIS LINK to learn more

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Disclaimer: This is not a job interview or audition. The presence of a casting director, agent, manager or studio executive is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment. The intent of the class is solely educational. Attending a Workshop is not a way to obtain employment as an actor. Although opportunity may arise, such contact with a casting director, agent, manager or studio executive at a workshop may not and rarely results in any further contact with that person or any company affiliated with that person. Acting A-Z and CatNic Community Theatre reserves the right to cancel, amend, change or substitute speakers, guests, or schedule at any time without notice.

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