Actor's Access is one of the most used casting resources. Today we will take an in depth look at it from the producers perspective.

Here are some basic notes:

Things about Actors’ Access

Don’t just list directors, list theatres AND directors. Theatre/Director. Use standard columns – Play – Role – Theatre/Director format
List your website. Good if you have great recordings, don’t if they are not excellent. Possibly at top.
“lead” is good for TV/Film or new plays, not established theatre, name the role
Multiple photos are good too.

Slateshots

are worth it. Gives us a quick look at you just to make sure you are not crazy.
Say with subtext, “I’m a professional actor. With x, y, z” Actually, say “Hi, I’m Jane Doe. Thanks for looking at my submission.”
First one is FREE, the others only cost $5.
Do more and connect them with how you are dressed for each one. I will look at several.
Record it so there is no background noise.

Personal Notes

Yes, you can use them. But they must be very short. We only see about 5-10 words until we have to click to see the rest.

Custom Links

Create a custom link on Actor’s Access that you can share. Add it to your website. It WILL be picked up by online search engines. There is a video that shows you how to do it: https://actorsaccess.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/17000046534-actors-setting-up-and-sharing-your-custom-link

Categories

Definitely divide theatre into categories
Add Physical Characteristics as a category
Add Education as a category
Add Website as a category

Performance Media

$22 per minute (clips are better than reels). If you are a singer, having a really good one that shows you belting the crap out of something is worth it. Same with dance.