Passionately connecting actors to the casting community.

Since 1982, In the Act (ITA) has been the industry's trusted source for committed, professional actors. For over four decades, we have cultivated a reputation by connecting casting with talent defined by exceptional training and a serious dedication to the craft.

Casting Director (CD) Workshops

We provide a warm community of professional, supportive actors for decades.

ITA has a select screening process, which has given ITA an industry respected core of actors.

We offer both in-person and online workshops, as well as one monthly Talent Blast Showcase*, where you can showcase your skills in front of five casting directors at once!

*In-Person Talent Blasts are held at the The Pico Playhouse

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*updated often

Virtual Workshops :
Class is just a click away

ITA is currently offering multiple online classes each month.

Our workshops enable our high-caliber actors to keep their acting muscles in shape while making great industry connections.

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ITA is an actors community
where professional actors find success!

In person workshops

ITA offers opportunities for in person workshops. We host the workshops at a real casting studio in Santa Monica. This includes a recording of your scene.

Industry Testimonials

  • “ITA is such a fun, lovely ensemble of actors, it is truly a joy to work with them every time.”

    Josh Ropiequet - CSA - won CSA Artios award for Deadwood!

  • “I am always excited when hosting a workshop with ITA members. Their actors' dedication to the craft is always evident and they always shine!"

    Natasha Ward - CSA - over 70 casting credits!

  • “ITA is a really wonderful group of actors. I am always impressed with their willingness to learn, explore, and grow as humans and as artists. Teaching at ITA is always an absolute pleasure!"

    Ryan Tymensky - CSA - Nominated for 2 CSA Artios Awards!

  • “I've always enjoyed the warm, welcoming community of actors at ITA. What a great bunch of talented and lovely human beings."

    Jason Kennedy - CSA - won the Casting Society of America award in 2014 for NCIS

“Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.”

— Meryl Streep