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It seems like just yesterday that the promise of 2021 was just out of reach and now it’s almost over.

I’ve updated the previous gift guide and while I usually release it for your holiday shopping inspiration, these gifts are wonderful to give anytime of year.

I’ve added a walking tour, show cards, and a lot more for actors and true Broadway fans.

Enjoy!

Subscription Boxes – The gift that keeps on giving!

PLACES, PLEASE!

PLACES, PLEASE! theatre curriculum is a bi-monthly subscription box for children ages 9-14. It’s a great STEAM resource and no experience is needed for this step by step acting curriculum!

Broadway Boxed Up

Monthly Broadway box, with merchandise, educational features, and access to virtual events.

Dramatists Play Service

A quarterly subscription service that delivers seven DPS plays right to your door!

Auditions

What better way to show that you support and believe in the actor in your life by helping them find auditions?

Actors Access is an important tool for maintaining actors profiles by uploading and maintaining headshots, updating their résumé, adding new skills and attributes, managing performance videos, and more, all online.

Backstage

For over 50 years, Backstage has served as the #1 resource for performers to find work while helping talent-seekers move their projects forward. (See 10 Reasons Why You Need a Backstage Account)

imdb pro

A membership service that includes comprehensive information and tools that are designed to help members of the entertainment industry find success throughout all stages of their career.

Casting Networks

Find auditions for thousands of commercial, television, and theatrical projects. Create your profile and be submitted for more roles than anywhere else in the world.

Subscription to Trade Publications

Stay on top of industry news!

Variety

The most authoritative and trusted source of entertainment business news.

Hollywood Reporter

The definitive trade paper for the entertainment business.

American Theatre Magazine

The nation’s only general-circulation magazine devoted to theatre.

Business Necessities / Equipment

Actors are their own business, and need equipment the same way brick and mortars do.

stitch fix

Actors can always use new audition and/or interview clothes! Also, a varied wardrobe can go a long way when working background.

Belt Box

This portable vocal dampening device allows performers to warm-up to full voice without disturbing those around them. Dampens up to 30 dB.

Self-Tape Equipment

From audition videos to original content creation, self-tape equipment is a *must* for actors.

Other Ideas

1. A good printer for resumes, scripts, and last minute headshots.

2. Paper

3. Binders and Sheet Protectors

4. A headshot session and/or prints.

Training and Career Maintenance

The Actor's Workbook and Journal

The journal includes reference material such as commonly used verbs, beat sheets for the actor – novice and veteran alike as well as bonus material to help you stay organized such as easy to use contact sheets and samples.

Classes (acting, voice, dance, etc)

Classes can get expensive! Show your support by buying a gift certificate to their favorite dance studio, or continue their studies with their favorite voice teacher.

Masterclass

Masterclass is an immersive online experience, which gives everyone the opportunity to learn from the world’s best practitioners.

Gym Membership

Staying fit and healthy is part of an actor’s MO, and a very important aspect of career maintenance.

Just For Fun

Coloring Broadway

Coloring Broadway combines coloring and creativity with the transformative messages of musical theatre. Their mission is to create opportunities to connect with and extend your theatre experience, to create space for pondering, self-reflection and growth.