Here are a list of actors, casting directors, advice and news sites that we hope will be very useful to you. There is a mine of information on the web and we hope this list will grow bigger as we discover more. If you’d like to share an interesting article or website then please contact us, we’d love to hear from you.
Useful websites here include Online Magazines, Newspapers, and many words of wisdom from Industry professionals. Highly recommended.
Actor’s Resources
BackStage
Online resource aimed at actors in the US, but their helpful articles can also apply to the other side of the pond too! Our favourite is Secret Agent Man, an L.A. Agent who secretly blogs about the hilarity of his side of the industry.
The Stage
The World Famous magazine is a mine of information on every aspect of the entertainment industry, from casting news to online acting guides.
Christopher’s Page for Actors
Useful website with great information on subjects like headshots, showreels and CVs.
Make Your Child A Star
A genuinely helpful website aimed at parents who want to help their children work in showbiz.
Not A Pushy Mum
Online Community for UK parents with children in the Acting Industry. Stuffed with useful anecdotes, articles and casting news, this is definitely not just for the parents.
Dama Student Magazine
A must for all Drama enthusiasts for news, advice and great articles.
Guide to Performing by the Guardian
In May 2009 the Guardian produced a booklet to help performers find out more about acting, voice, movement, drama school and training in general. Now it is available online and we strongly reccomend you read for invaluable information from the industry’s top experts.
Casting News
ScreenTerrier
An on-the-ball Online Resource for latest casting news and up-and-coming actors.
PCR
The Production and Casting Report is a weekly newsletter and resource that many Actors and professionals use for latest Casting News.
Forums for Actors
The Actors Room
A great place for discussing agents, auditions and other good stuff with other actors.
Not A Pushy Mum Forum
Not A Pushy Mum.com’s Forum is a wonderful community of parents and teen actors getting together for support and information about getting into the industry.