Voice Tips
8 Tips To Keep You Talkin' by the NCVS
These are great tips to keep your voice working compiled by by National Center for Voice and Speech.
How Do Your Meds Affect Your Voice?
The National Center for Voice and Speech has compiled a long list of medicine and their potential side effects on the voice. Take a look and see if your meds are on the list.
My Favorite Voice Products
Here is a list of products that I like to use to soothe a tired or dry throat. Take a look and see if your favorite product is on there. If not, let me know. I'm always looking to expand my list of good stuff.
Headshots, etc...
NYC Photographers
Billy Bustamante
John Keon
Ronnie Nelson
LA Photographers
Kevin McIntyre
Hair and Makeup
Ellen Zolezzi
Reproducing Services
Reproductions
Modern Age
Precision Photo
Classes and Coaches
Coach Your Sides with Garrett Long
Garrett has a long standing performing career and now helps actors prep for their auditions.
Charlotte Purser, Acting Coach
Charlotte has studied all over the world and is an excellent acting coach. She also works with professionals looking to improve on their public speaking skills.
Rob Rokicki, Vocal Coach
I always recommend Rob as a vocal coach to my voice students. He is affordable and has a unique perspective as an actor, music director, and composer.
Survival Jobs
Temp Agencies
First Choice Staffing
Ask for Miriam Seiler. She's a hoot!
Temp Trends
Ask for Kacey. She's the owner and super cool. I worked for them in their office when they first started up.
Event Staffing
The Michael Alan Group
Team Marketing USA
Grand Central Marketing
Jobs Where You See Shows For Free!
Theatre Refreshment
Sweet Concessions
Volunteer Ushering (Broadway ushers are part of a union and you must contact the theatre company for application information. Many off-Broadway houses use volunteers.)
Catering Gigs
Capitale
Cipriani
Unions
Actor's Equity Association
The professional stage actor's union website with information about the union as well as audition notices.
Screen Actor's Guild/AFTRA
The professional TV, film, and radio actor's union website with information about joining the union including information on the recent merger.
American Guild of Variety Artists
The professional union for performers in variety type shows including shows at Radio City Music Hall and Disney Land.
American Guild of Musical Artists
This is the union for for professional opera and dance companies.
Auditions
Actor's Equity
There is a listing of AEA auditions for each region in addition to a listing of casting directors seeking self-submissions.
Playbill
In addition to being a good source for theatrical news, there is a good listing of both union and non-union auditions under Job Postings.
Backstage
Backstage has always been a great place to look for auditions, particularly when you are still looking for both union and non-union work.