Acting
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
http://www.emmys.org/
Provides information, background, and a hall of fame for The Academy of Television
Arts and Sciences. Includes information about The Emmy Awards, education programs,
and current academy news.
ActNow!
http://www.i-corp.com/actnow/actnow.html
Provides an online casting and audition service and directory. Includes membership
information and links to many acting related sites.
Actors Online
http://www.actorsonline.com/
Provides an online actor and actress directory that includes pictures and resumes.
Includes entertainment and theater industry news and links to other related sites.
Also includes an actor/actress of the week feature.
Actors WorldLink
http://members.aol.com/aworldlink/index.htm
Provides online display of actors and actress pictures and resumes. Includes current
acting news and links to many different casting agencies.
Actors Interactive
http://actors-interactive.com/
Provides an on-line theater calendar, talent directory, and links to many related
sites. Theater calendar includes a list of upcoming plays on both coasts with casting
call dates. The links are to many different talent agencies, and much more.
Actors of the Early American Theatre
http://www.siue.edu/COSTUMES/actors/pics.html
Provides information and pictures of many different actors and actresses of American
theatre of the turn of the 20th century. Spotlights such actors and actresses such
as Sarah Bernhardt, Walter Passmoor, and many more.
Actors On-Line
http://www.ccn.cs.dal.ca/~ac507/ns-actors.html
Provides information about Novia Scotia’s thriving theatre and film industry. Includes
links to many acting and related sites.
Actors Fund
http://www.i-corp.com/fund/Default.html
Provides a home page for The Actors’ Fund, a non-profit organization that serves
entertainment professionals. The organization provides many different services such
as retirement, health, volunteer initiatives, and more for actors and others in need.
The Actors Page
http://www.serve.com/dgweb32/
Provides an online networking site for working actors and actresses. Includes individual
actors pages with resumes, pictures, and more. Also includes links to many sites
for the working actor.
AFTRA
http://www.ios.com/~nyfilm/union/aftra.html
Provides information about AFTRA (The American Federation of Television and Radio
Artists). Includes AFTRA background, services offered, and other benefits.
Aisle Say: Home Page
http://www.escape.com/~theanet/AisleSay.html
Provides an online magazine dedicated to theater reviews, opinion, and much more.
Includes an index of articles, stories, and links to related theater and acting sites.
AMPAS
http://www.lightside.com/ampas/
Provides home site for AMPAS (The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). Site
includes information about AMPAS, the Academy Awards, press releases, and current
news.
Auditions On-Line
http://www.auditions.com/
Provides an online audition and casting service for the California theatre and film
industry. Includes a great amount of information about casting calls in the Los Angeles,
San Francisco, and Northern California areas.
AWOL Acting Training Service
http://www.execpc.com/~blankda/acting2.html
Provides information for the aspiring actor. Includes a great amount of basic practical
advice for someone wanting to become an actor. Includes an acting FAQ, and information
on how to deal with stage frights, royalties, and much more. This is an interesting
site even for the non-thespian.
Casting Connection
http://members.aol.com/rlshelly/rlshelly.htm
Provides casting information for actors, actresses, models, and other talent. Includes
casting call, audition, and talent search information.
Casting Guild
http://www.castingguild.com/
Provides links and information about casting calls, auditions, and talent showcases
for union, non-union, and university productions. Includes links to many related
sites.
Casting on the Web
http://www.actors.it/defe.htm
Search for models, actors, and new faces by indicating the type of person you need.
This service for casting directors and show organizers includes a detailed form for
narrowing your search. Includes complete information on models and talent.
CastingOnline
http://hookomo.aloha.net/~wrap/
A one-stop cybercasting site for the performing arts industry. Click on the continent
of your choice or read about the latest casting projects nationwide. Includes casting
info for actors, musicians, voice-overs, and multimedia projects.
DIDASKALIA: Ancient Theatre Today
http://www.warwick.ac.uk/didaskalia/didaskalia.html
Provides an online publication about acting and theatre of Greek and Roman drama
as they are performed today. Includes many different articles, essays, and features
covering many different related subjects.
East 15 Acting School
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/east15.acting
Provides on-line information about the East 15 Acting School based in London and
York England. Includes a prospectus, school tour, course summary, and grant information.
Hollywood Actors Network
http://www.hollywoodnetwork.com/hn/acting/index.html
Lists advertisers who can help you break into Hollywood and articles on people in
the business. This site includes a number of directories you can join or examine
detailing information on acting, broadcasting, and screen writing. Provides links
to everything imaginable regarding Hollywood and the entertainment industry.
Impronet
http://www.mono.org/impronet/
Provides information about the Impronet group of improvisational actors who perform
comedy based and inspired about the Internet. Includes detailed explanation of how
the troupe works and where it will be performing.
Improv Across America
http://http.tamu.edu:8000/~fslip/ImprovAmerica/
Provides news and contact information for improvisational acting troupes across the
United States. Includes links to many other related improv and acting sites.
Improv Page
http://sunee.uwaterloo.ca/~broehl/improv/index.html
Provides information about improvisational theatre and troupes. Includes an index
of improv groups, history of improvisational theatre, book listings, glossary of
terms, and much more.
Internet Stage & Screen Resources
http://www.the-wire.com/stagenet/
Provides information for actors, actresses, and technical workers of the theatre
and screen. Includes a wealth of information and contacts for anyone who works in
professional theatre.
The Journal at Theatre Central
http://www.theatre-central.com/fea/jou/
Provides an online magazine dedicated to acting and the theatre. Includes many different
articles, reviews, and links to other acting and theatre sites.
MUSE NET
http://www.cybercom.net/~alonigro/
Provides information about the Priscilla Beach Theatre. Includes current show information
for adults, children, and Priscilla touring company. Also includes a casting directory
and current news.
The Musicals Home Page
http://musicals.mit.edu/musicals/
Provides a comprehensive list of sites dedicated to musicals and other related information.
Includes news, reviews, and articles about musical theatre.
Playbill On-Line
http://piano.symgrp.com/playbill/
Provides show dates for theatres in the United States, Canada, England, and more.
Includes previews, reviews, and articles about theatre productions.
Raymond Interactive Theatre, Ltd.
http://www.rit.com/
This is truly a unique site, a home for the Raymond Interactive Theatre. Based on
the same technologies as popular computer games, this interactive theater enables
you to interact online with the production. Includes information about becoming a
RIT ticketholder. If computer game shoot-'em-ups have become stale, then this may
be the entertainment option you have been waiting for.
ShowBiz Ltd.
http://www.showbizltd.com/
Provides links to many casting director, personal manager, and other related acting
sites. Includes hundreds of addresses (e-mail and otherwise), phone numbers, and
other contact information.
The Studio Theatre
http://www.studiotheatre.org/
Provides information about the Washington, D.C. based The Studio Theatre. Includes
theatre group background, current productions, and upcoming productions information.
TDR
http://www-mitpress.mit.edu/jrnls-catalog/tdr.html
Provides an online journal dedicated to the coverage of acting and theatre in many
different forms with a focusing upon social, economic, and political contexts. Includes
articles, essays, and much more.
Theatre for Young Audiences
http://pubweb.acns.nwu.edu/~vjs291/children.html
Provides information and resources covering children’s theatre. Includes many different
links and a state by state entry of children’s theatre companies.
Theatre InSight
http://www.utexas.edu/students/ti/
Provides an online journal covering performance and theatre studies. Includes papers,
essays, and discussion on many topics in theatre.
Theatre-Express Home Page
http://www.theater-express.com/
Provides an online magazine dedicated to acting and the theatre. Includes reviews,
casting calls, audition information, and articles about theatre productions.
The Tony Awards Online
http://www.tonys.org/
Provides information about the American Theatre Wing and the League of American Theatres
and Producers’ Tony Awards, given for achievement in live theatre. Includes theatre
news, reviews, a Tony database, and much more.
TVI Actors Studio Home Page
http://www.tvistudios.com/
Provides online site for TVI Actors Studio, a Los Angeles and New York based acting
school. Includes alumni list, courses offered, and a background of the school.
The United States Film Commission & Offices
http://www.infi.net/~sdent/flmcom1.htm
Provides an indexed by state listing of film commissions around the United States.
Includes many different addresses and contact phone numbers. Also includes links
to individual related sites.
VCV StuntsStuntmen on the Net
http://www.procom.com/~daves/vcvstunt.html
Offers professional stunt actors for live action, motion pictures, and video.
Zots List of Improv Games
http://www.crl.com/~zot/games.html
Provides a list of improv games with corresponding rules and set up. Includes an
explanation of how these improv games have worked in practice