THE WORKING ACTOR INSTITUTE
A 4-Week Strategy Lab for Actors Navigating a Changing Industry
Investment: $397
Format: Virtual | Live Sessions
Led by: Thea Washington, CSA
Casting Director | Producer | Consultant
The entertainment industry has shifted with technology, nuances on how actors are cast, submitted, and sustained.
What worked even a year ago may no longer be enough.
The Working Actor Institute is an intimate, four-week virtual experience designed for actors who are ready to go beyond surface-level advice and develop a smarter, more strategic approach to their careers.
This is not about doing more.
It’s about doing what actually matters with intention.
This Is Not a Lecture
This is a working room.
Inside the Institute, we slow things down to examine the nuances most actors miss:
How industry shifts affect access, volume, and decision-making
Why some actors stay consistently booked while others plateau
How to adapt materials and strategy without burning out
New and overlooked outlets that create opportunity
What casting is responding to now and what no longer carries weight
This is a space for honest discussion, real-time feedback, and strategic recalibration.
Who This Experience Is For
Working actors adjusting to industry changes
Actors booking inconsistently and wanting clarity
Actors overwhelmed by advice but lacking strategy
Actors preparing for a stronger, more intentional year ahead
Actors ready to treat their career with seriousness and sustainability
What We’ll Cover Over 4 Weeks
Each session builds on the last, creating a clear framework you can apply immediately.
Topics include:
Industry shifts and what they mean for working actors
Strategic submissions vs. chasing volume
Materials review through a current casting lens
Self-tape nuance, consistency, and expectation management
Career positioning, boundaries, and longevity
Mindset recalibration for a sustainable career
Select sessions will include special guest conversations to expand perspective and insight.
What You’ll Leave With
A clearer understanding of how the industry is operating now
A refined strategy tailored to where you are in your career
Greater confidence rooted in clarity not guesswork
Tools to navigate uncertainty with intention
A smarter approach heading into the new year
PROGRAM DETAILS
📅 Dates: Wednesdays : January 7, 14, 21, & 28
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM EST (2hours)
💻 Format: Virtual (Live)
💵 Investment: $397
🎭 Includes: In-depth strategy sessions + special guest conversations
⚠️ Limited seats to keep the experience focused, interactive, and meaningful. Once capacity is reached, registration will close.
If the industry feels different…
It is.
The Working Actor Institute is for actors who want to adapt with strategy, not panic and build a career that can withstand change.