The Business of the Business of Acting

8 Essential lessons for anyone who has ever wanted to pursue acting as a profession.

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"The Business of The Business of Acting" is an eight part course designed to help aspiring actors navigate the pitfalls and hurdles of the acting business. It’s one thing to be skilled at the art of acting; it’s a whole other thing to know how to turn your talents into a fruitful and lasting career. You’ll not only receive great acting tips and techniques to help you nail your auditions, but also, with the help from some well-known working actors and important industry players from behind the scenes, Linara Washington offers her 20+ years of experience in Hollywood to guide you on your journey towards becoming a working actor.

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Your Instructor


Linara Washington
Linara Washington

Linara Washington is currently starring in the hit comedy series, Casting the Net on UrbanflixTV along with Apryl Jones, Sienna Goines, and Ella Joyce.

Early on she attended the prestigious University of Chicago where she started her courses as a Pre-med Biology major. But, as with all things that are meant to be, she soon found herself participating in the campus’s theater productions and eventually took her MCAT money and purchased headshots, and did not tell her parents until graduation day that she was going to pursue acting.

Linara’s gutsy move proved to be the right one; she has had the pleasure of working at a number of Chicago’s most acclaimed theaters including The Steppenwolf, Lookingglass, Northlight, and the Tony Award winning Victory Gardens. She has appeared in over 50 commercials nationally and internationally. A supporting role as Keisha, the cute and sassy receptionist in Barbershop 2 motivated her move to Los Angeles where she immediately landed recurring roles on American Dreams and E.R. Linara has since guest starred on hit shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Madame Secretary, NCIS, Station 19, Criminal Minds, Code Black, CSI, The Defenders, Touch, Ghost Whisperer, and many others. Feature film credits include working with Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and acclaimed director Marc Forster on Stranger Than Fiction, and performing opposite Brad Pitt and James Gandolfini in Killing Them Softly. She also starred in the award winning, Kings of the Evening with Lynn Whitfield, Glynn Turman, and Tyson Beckford.


A BRIEF LOOK INSIDE THIS COURSE:

  • Tips and Techniques for Auditioning: These are techniques that not only help you nail it in the room, but are also good acting techniques, period.
  • Managers and Agents: What's the difference? How to possibly get one. What they can and can't do for you.
  • Casting: What do casting directors and directors look for? Information that can give you a leg up in the room.
  • Voice Acting: Maybe you're better suited to doing commercial voice-over or narration. Or cartoon voices.
  • Comedy Acting: They say comedy is harder than drama - find out why.
  • Action and Drama: As if the acting wasn't hard enough, try doing it with green screen, stunts and special effects.
  • Being a Series Regular: How you get there and what it's like.
  • Learning Different Skills: What else do you need to be good at besides acting, and why.
  • And Much More: There are 8 video courses, each running about 30 minutes. Be sure to check out the Course Curriculum for full descriptions.

"The minute that you're not learning, I believe you're dead."

- Jack Nicholson

Course Curriculum


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"The advice from Linara Washington is captivating, and I am able to immediately put it into practice. The different guests gave me so many different perspectives on the industry today, every time I rewatched a class, I picked up another tip I had missed. Linara helped me refine some techniques I don’t always pay attention too. The classes touched on so many important terms and tricks of the trade, I ran out of space to write in my notebook."

- Sarah Mae Agnew, Los Angles, CA

"There’s no business like show business and if you’re planing to take your acting career to the next level, this course is for you! Linara Washington is a professional actor who knows what it takes to be a working actor. It can take years to learn the tricks of the trade and Linara breaks them down in each video. Each guest offers their own unique perspective on the industry and you’ll find plenty of tips to add to your actor’s toolbox. Break a leg!"

- Kyle Loethen, Jefferson City, MO

“Linara Washington’s skill, talent, and professional experience are boundless. A professional actor for over 20 years, her leadership is gold. With Linara’s support and guidance I appeared in my first short film and had the confidence to secure my first voiceover."

- Coreyne Woodman-Holoubek, Milwaukee, WI


"The Business of the Business of Acting has opened my eyes to what it takes to be a working professional. The guidance on building out my skills and tools is indispensable. The money I will save from a few of the expert tips will likely more than cover the cost of the course. I am very grateful to Linara Washington and her guests for increasing my confidence and future outlook as an actor."

- J Scott Bushey, Dublin, OH

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and ends when you decide it does! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own for as long as the course is available.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

As one of my guests, Willard Pugh ("The Color Purple," "Robocop 2") says in lesson 7, "Success comes when preparation meets opportunity." These courses are designed to help you prepare for the business - the things they don't teach you in most acting classes. So, whether you take this course or another, congratulations on putting in the work, and researching what's out there to help you on your journey!

As a BONUS I want to offer one more thing... Sign up by March 1, 2019 and get a FREE one-on-one Skype session with me. Ask questions, pick my brain, get feedback on a scene... anything that you feel will be most helpful to you on this exciting path.

Also... we will be adding extended interviews with our professionals throughout the year, so you will get an additional 3 HOURS of bonus material absolutely FREE!

I hope you'll sign up, and then... let's get to work!

"You never stop learning your craft. That's the key to success within yourself as an actor."

— Julianna Margulies

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