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The People

For great classes from Suzuki Performance to Shakespeare Lab, Jeffrey Bihr is an unparalleled master. He's an actor, director, composer, and master teacher.

Build your business through referrals with the dynamic Joanne Black. Learn from this phenomenal sales trainer and strategist and get results. Offering the No More Cold Calling™ book, workshops, CDs and articles.

Acting for Singers. It says it all. Meet Shelley Lynn Johnson, an accomplished singer and actress, and a great friend.

Our loss is Chicago's gain. Take Ed Hooks' classes and sign up for his newsletters. Ed is experienced, personable, and fun! He's an excellent resource for all actors; learn from him.

The Organizations

Want to be involved in the theatre community? You absolutely must join Theatre Bay Area, the premier organization for theatre professionals.

Thinking about joining the union of American theatrical actors and stage managers? Research the details about Actors' Equity Association.

Email Networking

Subscribe to the following email lists. They are enormously helpful in finding auditions, sending out casting notices, and keeping in touch.

Bay Area Theatre Artists (BATA) - a virtual community of actors, directors, stage managers, and other theatre artists in the San Francisco Bay Area who share information relevant to their trade. From audition announcements to workshops, BATA is a leading resource for working actors.

Bay Area Theatre Bums (BATB) - for all theatre types who participate in or just love the Bay Area theatre scene. Look here for frequent audition notices and workshop announcements.

Role Call - an email distribution list created by Kathleen Antonia, a local actress and recovering lawyer with her finger on the pulse of the music, equity, and theatre scene from LA to NY.

IndieClub - networks filmmakers, crew and talent. Use this resource to discuss film related topics and promote yourself; a great way to stay in the independent film scene. Register, then join the San Francisco Chapter.