Acting Industry Essentials: From Passion to Profession

Acting Industry Essentials: From Passion to Profession

This workshop is designed for people who feel called to act and are seeking real direction on how to enter the acting business with clarity, confidence, and strategy. Led by professional actor and coach Dave Baez, this experience blends craft, mindset, and practical marketing skills essential for building a sustainable acting career.

Participants will learn that acting is not just an art—it is also a business, and you are the brand. Alongside foundational acting exercises that develop presence, emotional accessibility, and confidence, the workshop breaks down how actors market themselves in today’s industry. You’ll gain insight into how casting directors, agents, and producers actually view actors, and how to position yourself professionally from the very beginning.

Key areas covered include:

• Understanding the structure of the acting industry (film, TV, commercials, theater, new media)

• How to identify your casting type and personal brand