Theatre
- Backstage – The online site for Backstage and Backstage West publication. Features casting notices, actor resume, photos, resources and articles.
- Now Casting – Submit headshots and resumes for acting work in film, television, commercials, industrials, print, theatre and more in the Los Angeles area. Also a resource good for submitting to agencies and managers that are looking to acquire new talent. A variety of packages are available at a nominal fee that include a variety of additional materials such as your “actor reel” and voice over samples. Also includes LA traffic reports and daily trade info.
- Actors Access/Breakdown Services, Ltd. – A regional/national online site for finding acting work in film, television, theatre, and more. Post and submit your headshots and resumes via the internet and receive e-mail notification for upcoming auditions. Additional services available for additional charges.
- Casting Networks/LA Casting – Another site for submitting electronic headshots and resumes for acting work in the Los Angeles area. Receive text-message and e-mail notifications for auditions. Sides are available to peruse if you have a subscription.
- Association for Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE) – The Association for Theatre in Higher Education is an organization of individuals and institutions that provides vision and leadership for the profession and promotes excellence in theatre education. ATHE actively supports scholarship through teaching, research and practice and serves as a collective voice for its mission through its publications, conferences, advocacy, projects, and through collaborative efforts with other organizations.
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) – The homepage for artists focused on the development of theatre technology.
- ArtSEARCH: The National Employment Bulletin for the Arts – A complete listing of all theatre and performing arts jobs and internship opportunities available in the United States.
- Actors Equity Association (AEA) – The homepage of the major union representing professional actors and stage managers, this site contains a vast amount of information on rules and guidelines governing professional actors and stage managers.
- Screen Actors Guild (SAG) – The homepage for the major union of actors doing work for television and film.
- The American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA) – The homepage for the major union dealing with television and radio artists.
- University Resident Theatre Association (URTA) – The homepage for students looking to continue their education by pursuing graduate studies in all aspects of theatre: acting, directing, scenic design, lighting design, costume design, technical direction, sound design, theatre history, and more.
- TVI Actors Studio – This nationwide actor resource center also has offices in New York City and Los Angeles and provides training for young actors who are breaking into the business following graduation.
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) – The international site for the union of theatrical stage hands and employees.
- Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) – The homepage for fight directors and choreographers, including information about training, workshops, and certification.
- Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers – The homepage for the major union of stage directors and choreographers.
Services and Information for Artists
Residencies, Exhibition Opportunities
- Res Artis –
The largest existing network of artist residency programs, representing the interests of more than 200 centers and organizations in 40 countries worldwide that offer to international artists facilities and conditions conducive for making art.
- Alliance of Artists Communities – Has information on some 500 artists residencies. Its database can be searched for general information on specific residencies at no cost, and for a small fee individuals can subscribe to access advanced searching capabilities.
- Flicker – Primarily geared toward video and film artists, this site links to information on opportunities, residencies, grants, distribution, equipment, alternative cinema venues, archival footage, festival data bases, etc. Fluent promotes collaborations that attract artists to Austin.
- AN-The Artists Information Company – An international organization based in the United Kingdom. It seeks to stimulate and support contemporary arts practice by providing information, resources, opportunities for collaboration and research.
- CoOL (Conservation OnLine) – Provides conservation information for artists and archivists.
- Franklin Furnace’s Venue Listing – Provides a list of New York City performance art venues.
Literature
- PEN American Center – PEN American Center is the U.S. branch of the world’s oldest international literary and human rights organization.
- Bowery Poetry Club – Readings, workshops, and performance events.
- Poets House – Poetry library, readings, and workshops.
Resources and Events
- mediabistro.com – Information for professional writers, PR/marketing specialists, editors, advertising people, illustrators, game designers, journalists, technical writers, and more.
- Flavorpill – Arts events.
- The Film Society of Lincoln Center – Film screenings (international classics, independent films, and contemporary features) and lectures.
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