Orlando Actor Starter Guide
A curated starting point for performers looking for acting classes, self-tape help, agencies, workshops, demo reels, and other useful resources in Central Florida.
Acting Classes
Training
Art’s Sake Film Acting Studio
680 Clay St, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 629-4800
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(407) 629-4800
Training and Taping
ClassAct Studios
11561 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, FL 32825
407-900-1982
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407-900-1982
Acting and Modeling
The Maile School
845 N. Garland Ave #100, Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 628-5989
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(407) 628-5989
Talent and Modeling Agencies
Agency
Brevard Talent Group
100 S Eola Drive, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 841-7775
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(407) 841-7775
Agency
Central Florida Talent
5400 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 370-2790
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(407) 370-2790
Agency
The Diamond Agency
585 E State Road 434 Longwood, FL 32750
submissions@thediamondagency.com
(407) 830-4040
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submissions@thediamondagency.com
(407) 830-4040
Agency
Level Model and Talent
12807 W Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33635
info@leveltalentgroup.com
(813) 814-4944
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info@leveltalentgroup.com
(813) 814-4944
Agency
Professionally Pretty
668 Cherry St Ste A, Winter Park, FL 32789
Delia@ProfessionallyPretty.com
(321) 610-2138
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Delia@ProfessionallyPretty.com
(321) 610-2138
Self-Tape and Demo Reel Resources
Workshops and Casting Resources
Workshops
Mark Mullen Casting
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Recommended Books
Career
The Actor’s Life
Jenna Fischer’s extremely practical guide to starting an acting career without losing your mind.
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Auditions
The Audition Bible
A solid resource for understanding audition technique and preparing material effectively.
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Scene Study
The Scene Study Book
Bruce Miller breaks down scene work in a way that feels practical instead of academic.
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Technique
Meisner on Acting
One of the foundational books for understanding the Meisner acting technique.
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Inspiration
A Life in Parts
Bryan Cranston’s story about persistence, creativity, and surviving the entertainment industry.
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Creativity
The Artist’s Way
A classic book for overcoming creative blocks and building sustainable creative habits.
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