THE ESSENTIALS

These are the sites we think are 'must visit' for actors – and places where you'll find great information and resources to help you achieve your professional acting career. 

NOTE: To visit a site, just click on the graphic to the left of the listing.

The Earth's Biggest Movie Database - this is the place to go to find credits for movies and tv shows. It's the place everyone wants to see their own name and credits listed. Must bookmark.

Subscription version of IMDb gives you access to lots of important info you need. Agents, clients, shows in production, latest box office, and more. This is the online 'bible' of the biz. Must have. Monthly fee.

The Broadway database with listings of all the Broadway shows, casts, producers, opening dates, and much more. This wonderful site is filled with helpful information and argument settlers.

This is a great place to find lots of information about actors, shows, and more - focused on off-Broadway productions in New York, this database is an absolute must bookmark.

Must visit site and sign up for regular emails about jobs, industry events, seminars, screenings,  parties, casting information, and other information that you'll be glad you got. LA's best kept secret.

The industry's number one production resource. This is the central place to start looking for equipment, stages, production support, cameras, sound, grips, crew, etc. Filled with great contact information.

The New York version has listings of all sorts of necessary equipment suppliers, theatres, production companies, crew, camera and sound equipment, and more. Don't miss NY's contact central.

The 411 site that covers North America for listings of equipment suppliers, stages, agents, ad agencies, crew, grips, production support, cameras, sound equipment and more. Great site.

If you're looking for funding for a project, The National Endowment is the good place to start. Funded by the federal government, here you'll find grants guidelines and applications online. 

The repository of some of the best actor interviews on the planet. Worth the trip to see what's available and keep track of what's coming up. You can buy past episodes on DVD and read James Lipton's blog.

Great online resource for doing research into any of the performing arts. Looking for a show, a script, a cast, or photos – this is the place to start. Filled with lots of online resources.

Non-profit trade association for talent agents. Legal info, listings of agents, contract updates, licensing information and more. Looking for an agent? Check out this site.

Non-profit corporation for the benefit of talent managers and their clients. Some resources and events. See if your potential manager has agreed to their ethical standards.

This subscription site is very helpful when you are looking for the agent, manager or publicist of any actor or entertainer. Monthly membership fee.

If you're a member be sure to visit. The Actors Center has screenings, seminars, classes, a library and computer lab. Casting workshops, healthcare, housing & scholarship opportunities.

A nonprofit, national human services organization that helps entertainment and performing arts professionals with social, health, employment, and housing programs.

The internet's first and best free encyclopedia. Here you'll find information about practically any subject or person on the planet. An essential research tool that every actor can use.

The number one search engine on the planet this is the place to start any sort of search to find information that may be helpful to your acting career.