The Web For Actors blog

Announcements, tips and the occasional argument about what an actor website is for.

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From the blog · Aug 4, 2017
10 Things to Put On Actor Website

Okay, okay. I know it's a book club week, but I just realized I never put my own eBook into the rotation.

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From the blog · Jul 28, 2017
Making a Better Web

The IADB Actor Website builder has been around for four years now, and it improves with each and every revision.

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From the blog · Jul 23, 2017
Audition Prep

Never walk into an audition like an amateur again! This book will help you prepare yourself and your acting materials like the pros do without paying hundreds of dollars to have someone do it for you.

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From the blog · Jul 14, 2017
Introducing Creative Meetups

The meetups are here! Some of you have asked for it, so here it goes. We've added a meetups page.

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From the blog · Jul 7, 2017
Learning Lines?

When Michael Murray was a student at R.A.D.A. he was told by his drama tutor, "You do not learn lines: you study a part".But how do you study a part?In "Learning Lines?" Michael describes...

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From the blog · Jun 30, 2017
4th Of July Resolutions

Happy 4th of July to all!The summer is here and things are bound to slow down for a little while, so why not take advantage of the extra few hour here and there and do something productive.

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From the blog · Jun 23, 2017
Young Performers at Work

Award-winning e-book! 2016 Silver Medal "IPPY" Read this book before you pursue your child's dream of fame and fortune in the entertainment industry; Sharing in-depth knowledge from...

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From the blog · Jun 16, 2017
16 Things for Your To-do List

Some people may not realize it, but being an actor IS a full time job. Even when you're not on stage or going to casting calls, there are other things you can do to further your career.

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From the blog · Jun 9, 2017
Guide to Improv in the Classroom

Most people know The Second City as an innovative school for improvisation that has turned out leading talents such as Alan Arkin, Bill Murray, Stephen Colbert, and Tina Fey.

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From the blog · Jun 2, 2017
Big Plans for Actor Websites

As you might have noticed, our social media presence has decreased as we took our own hiatus, but that doesn't mean that we've stopped thinking about the future and planning upgrades for IADB Actor Websites.

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From the blog · May 26, 2017
Theater Games for the Classroom

This book offers the most comprehensive theater instruction for all types of students, from small children to young adults.

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From the blog · May 19, 2017
Actor's Needs vs Actor's Should Haves

The most common question that I get asked by actors I meet is "Why do I need a website?" The issue with this question is that it implies the "NEED", and any answer I can provide will not satisfy the question, because the truth is that there is NO FORMULA for what is needed to become a successful actor.