Industry Excellence: Career Coaching for Dedicated Actors
With Alan Nusbaum
Course Description:
Embark on a transformative journey with veteran Talent Agent and TVI Studios founder Alan Nusbaum in a four-week career guidance program designed to empower actors at all levels. Limited to an intimate group of ten participants, this course offers personalized mentorship and strategic coaching tailored to your unique career goals.
Each three-hour weekly session covers pivotal topics, including creating a career roadmap, understanding the nuances of representation (agent, manager, or both), and mastering the confidence to approach industry professionals with clarity and purpose. Learn how to position yourself as a sought-after talent, recognizing that the right agent should be eager to represent you—not the other way around.
Adding a unique layer of insight, each week features an industry guest who will join the conversation for an hour, sharing their behind-the-scenes expertise on how the entertainment world truly operates. Gain insider perspectives from agents, managers, casting directors, and producers who provide invaluable advice and answer your burning questions.
Explore whether social media is necessary for your career and gain a deeper understanding of the industry’s key players and dynamics. With tailored advice, actionable insights, and exclusive guest contributions, this course is more than guidance—it’s an essential monthly exploration for actors who aspire to thrive in the competitive world of film and television.
Discover the tools to navigate your career with confidence, clarity, and strategy.
Topics
1. Defining Career Goals
2. Building a Professional Brand
3. Creating an Effective Marketing Package
4. Networking and Building Industry Relationships
5. Navigating the Business Side of Acting
6. Utilizing Casting Platforms and Submission Strategies
7. Developing Versatility and Broadening Skills
8. Trade Publications and What You Should Read Daily
9. Creating Your Opportunities
10. Staying Motivated and Managing Rejection
11. Creating Your Opportunities
12. Staying Motivated and Managing Rejection
Class Dates:
- January 21st at 4:00 pm PST
- January 28th at 4:00 pm PST
- February 4th at 4:00 pm PST
- February 11th at 4:00 pm PST
Location:
Via Zoom
$245.00Add to cart
INSTRUCTOR
Alan Nusbaum
Talent Agent, Personal Manager
Alan Nusbaum is a distinguished Talent Agent and Personal Manager with a storied career in the entertainment industry. Formerly at CESD (previously known as CED), Alan represented and launched the careers of renowned actors such as Courteney Cox and Dolph Lundgren and managed the commercial careers of numerous TONY® and EMMY® Award-winning actors. His influence and expertise have helped shape the paths of some of the industry’s most recognizable talent.
As the founder of Nusbaum Talent Management, Alan successfully managed an impressive roster of clients, including Christa Miller, best known for her roles as Kate O’Brien on *The Drew Carey Show* (1995–2004), Debbie Dunning, famously known as the Tool Time Girl on *Home Improvement*, and Renée Humphrey, acclaimed for her role as Tricia in *Mallrats* and *Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back*—both directed by Kevin Smith. Renée also garnered critical praise and a Grand Jury Award at Sundance for “Best Performance” for her role in the feature film *Fun*, co-starring Alicia Witt. Other notable credits include *French Kiss* as Lilly, opposite Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline. Alan’s extensive daytime TV clientele includes Crystal Chappell, known for her roles as Dr. Carly Manning on *Days of Our Lives* (1990–2011) and Olivia Spencer on *The Guiding Light* (1999–2011).
In 1986, Alan founded TVI Actors Studio® in the Actors’ Equity Building in New York, which expanded to Los Angeles in 1990 and Chicago in 1998. Under his leadership, TVI became the largest vocational acting school globally, offering actors access to training and industry connections through workshops taught by EMMY® and TONY® Award-winning professionals.
Alan also founded American Dramatics, Ltd., a United Kingdom-based corporation, further establishing his international presence in the performing arts community. TVI Studios has served as a corporate sponsor for major industry events such as The American College Theatre Festival (ACTF) “Irene Ryan Awards” (1997–2012), Southeast Theatre Conference (SETC) (1997–2012), and The International Thespian Festival (1998–2008), underscoring his long-standing commitment to fostering emerging talent and supporting dramatic arts education. Through his various endeavors, Alan continues to be a dynamic force in the industry, advocating for actors and nurturing talent across all levels.