Performer Resources
The Professional Performer’s Handbook is a practical digital guide for actors and musical theatre performers who want to feel more prepared, professional, and in control of their career. Created by The Accompanist Studios, it covers auditions, self-tapes, vocal reels, headshots, Spotlight, repertoire, agents, and career mindset — with clear advice, checklists, and space for notes. Designed to keep on your device and return to whenever you need guidance, it’s everything you need to build stronger material and a more sustainable performing career.
The Vocal Reel Prep Guide is a practical digital guide for performers who want to feel fully prepared before recording their reel. Covering song choice, contrast, acting through song, wardrobe, session preparation, taking direction and what to do once your reel is finished, it helps you make clearer, more casting-friendly choices before you step in front of the camera. Packed with advice, checklists, planners and note pages, it’s designed to help you get the most out of your vocal reel session and create material that genuinely works for you.
The Performer’s Guide to Agents is a practical digital guide for performers who want to approach representation with more clarity, confidence and professionalism. Covering agent readiness, submission materials, Spotlight, reels, headshots, email templates, follow-ups, meetings, red flags and building a healthy working relationship, it helps you understand what agents may be looking for and how to present yourself properly. Packed with advice, checklists, templates and note pages, it’s designed to help you feel less panicked, more prepared, and easier to represent.
The Performer’s Guide to Casting is a practical digital guide for performers who want to understand casting more clearly and make stronger professional choices. Covering casting directors, headshots, reels, Spotlight, self-tapes, auditions, submissions, rejection and casting readiness, it helps you see what casting may be looking for — and how to present yourself in a clearer, more useful way. Packed with advice, checklists and note pages, it’s designed to help you feel less confused by the process and more prepared when your material is being seen.