So you want to be an actor...

... but you live in SmallTown Nowhere. You've done theater and short films. Everyone you know says you're pretty good. That you should be an actor. Maybe go to Hollywood. After all, your friend's brother-in-law's sister is out there right now, and if she can make it, why can't you?

So you consider it.

You entertain dreams of what it would be like to live in the City of Angels--what it would feel like to audition, to work in TV or Film, to look out over the ocean and bask in the glow of doing what you love, and getting paid to do it.

But then reality hits: You live in SmallTown Nowhere. Not Los Angeles. You have zero connections, no roadmap for where to begin, and you don't even know the difference between an agent and a manager, let alone how to even get one!

You tell yourself it was a silly idea to begin with, that it was never going to happen anyway, and that it makes more sense to finish your degree. That your backup plan isn't actually all that bad after all.

You Tell Yourself:

You
Tell
​Yourself:
  • I don't live in NY or LA, so why even bother?
  • I wouldn't even know where to begin!
  • I don't know how Hollywood works, let alone anyone who could explain it to me.
  • ​I can't tell if I'm ready to move to LA or not.
  • I should finish school first.
  • I'm too old to get started.
  • I'm better off with acting as a hobby.

But Imagine When...

  • Acting becomes fun again​.
  • Your inbox is filled with audition appointment emails from your agents & manager.
  • Casting Directors actively seek you out.
  • You get pinned for your first series regular role.
  • Your family blows up your phone because your national Coca-Cola commercial is airing during the World Series.
  • Residual checks start dropping in your bank account.
  • Your agent calls, because you're receiving fan mail.

But
Imagine
​When...

That's where we come in.

Let us break down
​BREAKING IN

Introducing​
THE ESSENTIALS SERIES
The Essentials Series is your A-to-Z blueprint to learning the business about The Business of acting, and transitioning from hobby to paying career... all in a five chapter module, self-paced course.
​​We demystify the process with practical, actionable steps that you can take right now from wherever you are to begin your actor journey.
​The Essentials Series is a comprehensive deep dive into the business of acting that will teach you how to navigate the complex relationships between actor, agent, manager, & producer, provide you with a thorough list of the resources you'll need in order to be successful (and instructions on how to achieve them!), and detail a practical, actionable plan that you can use to immediately transform your acting from a hobby into a career.
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With more than 20 videos and 40 pages of worksheets, take charge of your acting career and become an expert!

The Essentials Series isn't the art of acting.

It's the business of acting.

THE COURSE

(in detail)

MODULE ONE
MODULE

One
  • Get to know us!
  • Describe your acting journey
  • Self evaluation of current acting progress
  • Set goals for growth 
MODULE TWO
  • Get acquainted with decision making roles in Hollywood
  • Analyze your type
  • Translate your type into effective headshots
  • Create an industry standard resume
  • Generate and/or select footage for your reel
  • Develop a strategy for securing representation
  • Create industry standard online profiles
  • Revisit goals, and define dreams vs. goals
MODULE

Two
MODULE THREE
MODULE

Three
  • Discover differences between TV, film, and theater auditions
  • Learn the nuances and differences of commercial auditions
  • Outline recording strategies for voiceover auditions
  • ​Understand audition etiquette
MODULE FOUR
  • Master the elements of a self-tape audition
  • Confidently plan for successful self-tapes
  • Evaluate your self-tape equipment/setup
  • Edit an industry standard self-tape
MODULE

Four
MODULE FIVE
MODULE

Five
  • Familiarize yourself with the function of the Union, how to join, and what commissions are expected by your rep
  • Learn how to spot and avoid acting scams
  • Land an essential survival job
  • Develop a useful expense guide

Sounds great. How much is it?

YOU GET:
  • Immediate Access to all modules
  • 24 step-by-step video tutorials
  • 41 pages of worksheets
  • 3 Detailed Guides (Types, Resume, and Expense)
  • Free lifetime updates and additions
FOR A ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF:

$297

OK, BUT WHY SHOULD I LISTEN TO YOU?
MEET

Abbie & Chelsea

Your Acting Advocates, your Showbiz Sherpas, your Career Champions
Look, we get it. We've been exactly where you are. We used to wonder if acting could be anything more than a hobby, we were once frustrated by the lack of a clear path into Hollywood, and we've faced the same roadblocks and asked the same seemingly impossible questions.

We're on the other side now, and we're here to help.
​
In fifteen years, we went from less than two credits to over 100 TV & film credits. Now? While we continue to book new roles, our episodes and films are shown all over the world.

With a combined 28 years of living and working in Los Angeles, and over 140 film & TV credits between us, we've done the heavy lifting and made the newbie mistakes so you don't have to.

The best part? We're handing over the step-by-step system we used to get there--our tips & tricks, our showbiz shortcuts, and our trade secrets--to you.

​We're giving you the techniques that have worked to get us where we are.
OVER 100

film & TV credits

3 DECADES

of industry experience

50+ STUDENTS

repped or booked

1 COURSE

with all our secrets
We've spent thousands of hours on set. Now let us be on your side.
YOU KNOW US FROM:
AND MORE...
LAUNCH YOUR ACTING CAREER
ENROLL NOW AND GET:
  • Immediate Access to all modules
  • 24 step-by-step video tutorials
  • 41 pages of worksheets
  • 3 Detailed Guides (Types, Resume, and Expense)
  • Free lifetime updates and additions
ALL FOR A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF:

$297

GOT QUESTIONS?

Q.

YES! This course is designed for Actors anywhere who want to launch their acting career. Much of our advice for getting started can be accomplished from wherever you are right now.
I don't live in New York or Los Angeles. Is this course for me?

A.

Q.
I don't live in New York or Los Angeles. Is this course for me?

A.
YES! This course is designed for Actors anywhere who want to launch their acting career. Much of our advice for getting started can be accomplished from wherever you are right now.

Q.

When you purchase The Essentials Series, you're granted lifetime access to the curriculum, including all future updates and additions!
How long can I access the course?

A.

Q.
How long can I access the course?

A.
When you purchase The Essentials Series, you're granted lifetime access to the curriculum, including all future updates and additions!

Q.

Yep! All course videos and materials are available immediately upon completion of purchase.
Can I access all of the videos immediately?

A.

Q.
Can I access all of the videos immediately?

A.
Yep! All course videos and materials are available immediately upon completion of purchase.

Q.

You'll need a phone or laptop with access to the internet. We recommend printing the workbook, and you'll need a writing utensil to fill in the sheets. And don't forget your sense of adventure!
What supplies do I need for The Essentials Series?

A.

Q.
What supplies do I need for The Essentials Series?

A.
You'll need a phone or laptop with access to the internet. We recommend printing the workbook, and you'll need a writing utensil to fill in the sheets. And don't forget your sense of adventure!

Q.

We are! We're an approved vendor from many of our Los Angeles area Charter Schools. If you don't see us as an option in your specific Charter, please request our course material through the appropriate channels.
I homeschool. Is The AFA Studio Charter approved?

A.

Q.
I homeschool. Is The AFA Studio Charter approved?

A.
We are! We're an approved vendor from many of our Los Angeles area Charter Schools. If you don't see us as an option in your specific Charter, please request our course material through the appropriate channels.

Q.

Sure do! We're confident that The Essentials Series delivers on our promise to jumpstart your acting career, but if you follow our lessons and aren't satisfied for any reason just let us know within 30 days of your purchase, and we'll gladly refund you. Refunds are subject to The AFA Studio refund policy, which you can find here.
Do you offer refunds?

A.

Q.
Do you offer refunds?

A.
Sure do! We're confident that The Essentials Series delivers on our promise to jumpstart your acting career, but if you follow our lessons and aren't satisfied for any reason just let us know within 30 days of your purchase, and we'll gladly refund you. Refunds are subject to The AFA Studio refund policy, which you can find here.