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The Actor's Toolbox
Learn more about the "business" of show business


If you're new to the business of acting and looking for some guidance in how to best market yourself, DurantCom offers one-on-one hourly consultations - focusing on your specific questions and needs.

Are you putting your "best face forward" when submitting yourself for auditions? In today's cybermarket, many audition calls are being handled via email. Are you sure you're sending your headshot and resume to producers in a readable format? Learn how to make a good first impression.


For example:
- Do the lables of your headshot and resume include your name or do they say "my resume.doc" and "new photo.jpg" ??
- Is your personal website helping to promote your career?

There are a myrad of things you can be doing right now to improve your chances at your next audition.

Known as "The Actor's Toolbox", these private, confidential sessions can cover a variety topics personalized to your individual needs such as resume writing, finding an agent or which training and workshops are best for you.

Click here to read an Interview by Neil Cohen of Echo Magazine (.pdf version) The article talks about the how the Actor's Toolbox is helping actors all over the valley to better market themselves.

You have questions - let DurantCom help you with the answers
It's a great way to invest in yourself! Call Laura at 602-956-6183.

Contact info for each instructor is listed on their website

WORKSHOP FOR WORKING ACTORS - Month to Month
Taught by Brandy Hotchner

An intensive scene and monologue workshop for serious and working actors. Are you doing the same audition material over and over? Brandy Hotchner will guide you in building an affective portfolio of classical and contemporary monologues that both show off your unique talent and breadth of skill. This workshop is designed for actors to take risks and challenge themselves in scene work that pushes the actor forward.

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MATLIN STUDIO for the Arts
Taught by Linda Waymire and associates

Class offerings include GUT REACTING(SM), Monologue, Scene Study, Commercial, Improvisation and more. Classes range from beginning to advanced. MATLIN STUDIO offers showcase opportunities for it’s more advanced students. For information on class dates, times and tuition, log onto: www.matlinstudio.com or call 602-402-7740.

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Verve Studios
Taught by Amanda Melby and associates

Verve Studios was created by Amanda Melby because she believes that there is an artist within every person. Her passion is finding that artist. She teaches and coaches in a nurturing, honest environment and offers a variety of private and group classes, including an on-going Adult scene study class and classes for Teens. For more information, or to sign-up for classes and the mailing list, visit www.VerveStudio.net or call 480.659.8957.

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Contact info for each instructor is listed on their website