Workshops: How to Build and Maintain an Acting Career in NYC with Actress & Career Coach Annie Chadwick

Whether you are a seasoned professional, a wide-eyed beginner or lost in the actor maze, Annie Chadwick's motivational career building workshop will give you: the vision to create your own unique theatrical career; no nonsense business strategies; innovative self-promotional techniques and the most current industry trends.

For Reservations and Next Workshop Date: Call 212-265-0260 or visit UTD Theatrical Services or AnnieChadwick.com

  • Have you just finished an acting training program & are ready to begin seeking work?
  • Have you recently moved to NYC and need a plan to introduce your talent to the Big Apple?
  • Are you returning to acting or just starting after working in the business world?
  • Has your career stalled and you need fresh innovative tools to move to the next level?
In this 2 hour workshop, Annie will meet with you briefly before the workshop to review your picture/resume and help you target an area of concentration for the next 6 months. In the actual workshop you will get handouts with current marketing tools and a clear, step-by-step path to evolve your acting career in NYC. The workshop covers the following areas:

Marketing Tools & Strategies

Are your marketing tools a current representation of your talent? It's one of the most important parts of building a career and introducing your talent to the industry. Learn the most current trends in effective Pictures, Resumes, Cover Letters & Postcard content, Website, Reels, Email Submissions, Industry Mailings and Personal Appearance. Get specific letter writing skills and tips to make your cover letters, postcards, follow-ups and submissions more targeted. Are emails, faxing, website promotion the way of the future?

Self Promotion

Learn the most effective ways to introduce yourself to the industry – agents, personal managers, casting directors, showcases, seminars. Film/TV & Theatre opportunities are greater than ever in NYC. Learn how a talented actor can get auditions without representation and start developing a legit career. Get information on how to self-submit and get your own Film/TV auditions from Online Casting Opportunities & Trade publications. Learn what TV/Film projects are shooting in NYC and who is doing the casting. For Theatre projects, you will get specific tips on how to find out 6 months in advance what's being produced before casting notices go out, the best ways to get auditions, target and identify the roles you are most right for, and how to see the latest NYC Off Broadway theatre for free.

Classes, Coaches & Resources

Training for artists never ends. You will be given Annie's recommendation list of on-going classes and coaches that help you get noticed in the very competitive NYC market as well as a list of resources all available at the Drama Book Shop that are essential to keeping-up with the latest projects.