Act For A Living

Course Overview

• Course Title: Act For A Living
• Instructor: Ransford Doherty
• Target Audience: Aspiring actors, beginners in the acting industry, individuals looking to improve their acting skills
• Prerequisites:
  • Commitment to perfecting acting craft
  • Willingness to sacrifice time with friends and family
  • Focus on becoming a working actor before stardom
  • Professional approach to acting career

Curriculum Highlights

• Key Topics Covered:
  • Practical Acting Techniques
  • Scene Dissection
  • Audition and Set Etiquette
  • Securing Representation
  • Effective Communication with Casting Directors
  • Moving to Hollywood
  • Financial Stability
  • Professional Headshots
• Key Skills Learned:
  • Preparing for stage, TV, and film roles
  • Analyzing and breaking down scenes
  • Understanding audition and set behavior
  • Securing a talent manager and agent
  • Communicating effectively with casting directors
  • Transitioning to Los Angeles
  • Managing finances as a working actor
  • Obtaining professional headshots

Course Format

• Duration: 2 hours on-demand video
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Resources:
  • 2 downloadable resources
  • Access on mobile and TV
  • Closed captions
  • Audio description in existing audio
  • Certificate of completion