Online Courses
The Lifecycle of an Actor
Booked & Managed: Understanding Representation
Audition to Booking: Mastering the Actor’s Journey
Booked: The Business Side of the Actor’s Process
Signed & Secured: Understanding Union Contracts
Signed & Secured: Understanding Non-Union Contracts
Understand how the business of acting works so you can navigate each stage of your career with clarity.​
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​​​​​​​This course provides a complete overview of how the acting industry functions and how each stage of an actor’s career connects.​​​
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You’ll understand:
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how the acting industry is structured
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how each stage of the process connects
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where representation, auditions, and bookings fit​​
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The acting career is not a series of isolated steps. It is a connected process.
$20 Introductory Rate
Hosted on Teachable
Included in Backstage Access
​Understand how representation works so you can navigate agents, managers, and your career with clarity..​
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This course breaks down how representation works and what it means for you as an actor. You will learn how agents and managers operate and how relationships are structured.​
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You’ll understand:
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how agents and managers function within the industry
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how representation relationships are structured
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what is expected from you as an actor
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Representation is a professional relationship. You are not just being represented. You are part of a working partnership.
$20 Introductory Rate
Hosted on Teachable
Understand how the audition process works so you can move through it with clarity and confidence.
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This course breaks down the process from audition through booking and what is expected at each stage. You will learn how decisions are made and how to approach each step with a clear understanding of the business.​
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You’ll understand:
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how the audition process is structured
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what happens between audition, callback, and booking
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how casting and production make decisions
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The audition process is not just about performance. It is part of the business. You are not just auditioning. You are moving through a professional system.
$20 Introductory Rate
Hosted on Teachable
Understand what happens after you book so you can navigate the process with clarity and professionalism.
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This course breaks down what happens after you book a project and how to navigate the business side of the process. You will learn how communication, expectations, and logistics come together from booking through completion.​
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You’ll understand:
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what happens after you book a role
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how communication flows between you, production, and representation
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what to expect from contracts, paperwork, and production details
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Booking is not the end of the process. It is the beginning of a new phase. You are not just showing up to work. You are part of a professional process.
$20 Introductory Rate
Hosted on Teachable
Understand how union contracts work so you can make informed decisions about your work.
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This course breaks down how union contracts work and what they mean for you as an actor. You will learn how agreements are structured and how to understand the terms that affect your work and long-term career.​
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You’ll understand:
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how union contracts are structured
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what determines pay, usage, and term
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what protections are already defined
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Understanding contracts is part of your career. You are not just accepting a job. You are agreeing to the terms.
$20 Introductory Rate
Hosted on Teachable
​​​​​​​​​Understand how non-union contracts work so you can make informed decisions about your work.
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This course breaks down how non-union contracts work and what they mean for you as an actor. You will learn how agreements are structured and what is negotiable.​
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You’ll understand:
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how non-union contracts are structured
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what determines pay, usage, and term
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what is negotiable and what is not guaranteed
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Non-union contracts are not standardized. Nothing is guaranteed unless it is written. You are not just accepting a job. You are agreeing to the terms.
$20 Introductory Rate
Hosted on Teachable
Class Reviews
I started this year knowing that if I wanted my career to grow I needed to approach it like a business but I didn't know where to start. I took Jessica's Business Coaching for Actors class. She helped me get really specific about my strengths, goals, branding and next steps while still maintaining my authenticity and who I am as an artist. I applied what I learned in her class and now I'm finally moving forward in my career!
Meggan A.