The Actor's Toolbox Video Training Series
Practical video training for actors at the beginning of their journey.
The Actor’s Toolbox is a growing library of short, practical videos created for beginner actors — including those who live outside our area, are just getting started, or aren’t able to train in person right now.
These videos focus on foundational skills and real-world guidance: how to begin training, prepare for auditions, understand on-camera work, and build habits that support steady growth over time. This is the kind of information we believe every actor deserves access to early on.
The Toolbox is designed to support studio training, not replace it. For many actors, this is a first step — a way to gain clarity and confidence before moving into classes, workshops, or more advanced on-camera work when the time is right.
Start Here: Free Video from The Actor's Toolbox
Feeling ready to audition, but not sure where to look?
Our first video in the series breaks down where beginner actors can find legitimate auditions in the PNW.
WHERE TO LOOK FOR AUDITIONS IN THE PNW VIDEO
🎭 Looking for More Structure and Feedback?
Video training is a great way to get started — but acting is ultimately a collaborative, in-the-room craft.
If you’re able to train in person, our Intro to Acting and on-camera classes offer guided practice, scene work, and individualized feedback to help you apply these tools more deeply. Many actors begin with The Actor’s Toolbox and continue their training with us when the time feels right.
More Free Tips
The Dish with David offers another way to learn and grow as an actor. Below are a few video from the series.
TIPS WHEN SENDING TWO TAKES
What casting is actually looking for when they ask for two takes — and how to approach them without overthinking or second-guessing yourself.
THREE LIGHT SETUP
If you have three lights – maybe a ring light and a couple of soft-boxes or LEDs, check out this video for tips and tricks.
VERTICAL FILMING for SLATES
The full body/head-to-toe shot can be tricky when self-taping, so we talk about solutions and vertical filming in this episode of The Dish with David.
TWO LIGHT SETUP
A straightforward lighting setup you can use at home to create clean, professional-looking self-tapes without expensive gear.
🔔 More Coming Soon
We’ll be adding new videos over time, covering essential topics like audition prep, working with sides, on-camera basics, and next steps in training. Check back as the Toolbox continues to grow.