Finding Work

    How many of you are self management artist?   Many times without an agent it can be a little frustrating trying to find work.  This week we will focus on a few websites that every actor needs to visit daily.  These sites provide casting breakdowns and are updated daily.  I am  sure that all regions have their own localized sites, but we are going to look at some national sites and also sites specific to the southeast region.

 1.  Playbill: If you want to be on Broadway or to be part of an international or US  national touring company, Playbill.com's Casting and Job Listings is a MUST WATCH site and it’s totally FREE. Thousands of job seekers have found opportunities through this service, and you can, too!
Manually log in and check this site at least once a day to check updates. Postings are primarily for theatre. Searchable for performance opportunities, admin and tech jobs, classes and other categories of work. Searchable by state and province. (Note: search only NY if you’re primarily interested in New York City/Broadway based or tour co work).

2. Actoraccess: My agent referred me to this site.   Many agents use this site to submit their  actors, but as actors we can get the breakdowns and submit ourself for a minimal charge.  Actors Access is the tool by which actors can see those roles and opportunities CDs want actors to have access to – hence the name. 

FREE to register. Annual fee for upgraded service. Check site for details. By registering, you also put your profile into the Breakdown Express database which is searched by Casting Directors when they are searching the database looking for specific talent.

As a registered Actors Access user, you can post two photos for free and additional photos for a per/each fee. In addition, you can freely swap out either or both of your two free photos as often as you wish with new photos. Create and maintain your online resume that is accessible to casting whenever you make a submission. This resume is also linked to via your agent or manager if you are represented, thus updating your resume for 'everyone' at one time is fast and easy.

When reviewing the Breakdowns that casting has posted for actors on Actors Access, as a registered user you have the ability to make direct electronic submissions to casting for roles listed that fit your Profile and casting's requirements.

3. THESOUTHERNCASTINGCALL: It is free to register this site. This site is great for someone who is just starting out in the industry.  It provides information on breakdowns for different regions.   This site is completely free, you just have to register to get access.   It list breakdown for many states in the southeast it also has other valuable forums.   There you can seek out agents, have general discussions, and get referrals for classes and training.

These are only a few of the sites that are available to actors.  I encourage any actor who is serious about their career to research these site.  I would also suggest doing all the research that you can because there are so many sources available to you. 

Misha Moore