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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.

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Verve Studios

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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G2 Productions
Drop-in Summer Classes

Voiceover training ... TeleprompTer techniques ... Monologue work
Ear Prompter training ... Scene Study work ...Green Screen techniques

Gene Ganssle is a positive force in actor training. A working actor in the Valley for over 18 years, Gene is an award- winning Equity stage and film actor with over 500 television and radio commercials to his credit. He teaches acting for the camera at SCC and produces video and live events.He pushes for your best work using real copy and quality equipment..
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Dearing Acting Studio
Guiding Actors To Excellence

The Dearing Studio has added a second location in central Phoenix with an 8,000 square foot production space. They are now partnered with Arizona Virtual Studios to offer green screen training along with a classes for both adults and kids.

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MATLIN STUDIO for the Arts
On-going instruction for all ages

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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Torch Theatre
Level I: Intro to Longform Scenework

Now offering a variety of classes for the development of the actor in improvisational theatre. The core program is designed to teach the essentials of longform improvisation and ensemble building towards professional acting. The Torch Theater program will not teach games or "how to be funny". Core subjects include scenework, characterization, environment, ensemble support and emotional honesty.

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