The Web For Actors blog

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

A paperback child star survival guide for young performers on a wooden deck
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...

A notepad headed To Do List beside a pen and a coffee
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.

A paperback guide to improv in the classroom on a wooden deck
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.

A sticky note reading where are you on a pile of paperwork
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.

A paperback of Theater Games for the Classroom by Viola Spolin on a wooden deck
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.

A chalk drawing of figures climbing steps beside the words we get what you need
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.

A paperback about improvisation for the theater on a wooden deck
From the blog · May 12, 2017
Improvisation for the Theater

Here is the thoroughly revised third edition of the bible of improvisational theater.Viola Spolin's improvisational techniques changed the very nature and practice of modern theater.

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From the blog · May 5, 2017
Introducing Actor's Video Channel

I don't know how many blog posts I wrote on my idea about downloading acting related YouTube videos to listen to while jogging or to watch on the plane.

A paperback of A Practical Handbook for the Actor on a wooden deck
From the blog · Apr 28, 2017
A Practical Handbook for the Actor

This simple and essential book about the craft of acting describes a technique developed and refined by the authors, all of them young actors, in their work with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, actor W.

A dictionary entry for the word acting
From the blog · Apr 21, 2017
Actor's Dictionary

Time and time again I've been asked if I can put an acting terminology page together. Some of you have sent me your own terms.

A paperback of Actions, the actors thesaurus, on a wooden deck
From the blog · Apr 14, 2017
Actions: The Actors' Thesaurus

A vital companion for actors in rehearsal - a thesaurus of action-words to revitalise performance, with a foreword by Terry Johnson.Finding the right action is an essential part of the process of preparation for the actor.

The words what is your story typed on a sheet in a typewriter
From the blog · Apr 7, 2017
Actor Website Bio

I am a networker. I enjoy all sorts of meetups and events, but one event in particular that I attend regularly has the concept of networking down to science.