The Actor's Kit: Self-Guided Course

The Actor’s Kit, curated by Brittaney Ortiz, offers a valuable array of activities, discussions, and insights to assist individuals in gaining experience within the film industry. Whether you're a newcomer, transitioning from theater to film, or an industry veteran looking to solidify your fundamentals for a stronger industry presence, this kit provides clear, actionable objectives to achieve consistent, high-quality work.

Engage with a truncated version of the book, at your own pace with our comprehensive self-guided online course.

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  • Brittaney Ortiz

    Actor & Facilitator

    Brittaney Ortiz is an American actress with over 10 years of film industry experience with credits working with some of the most creative people in the industry.

    Brittaney has won multiple awards for acting in short film festivals as well as college theatre. Brittaney's educational background is in Radio, Television and Film Broadcasting. Her Bachelor's Degree is in Liberal Arts from Texas A & M-Corpus Christi with a focus in Acting and Directing. Brittaney is a SAG- Eligible Actor.

    Brittaney loves all aspects of production, and can be found in front of and behind the camera generating and refining content. "Production is life" is no exaggeration with this renaissance woman. She also has 2 yrs of experience working as Vice President of Operations of Texas’ first virtual production studio.

    “The Actor’s Kit started as a 1 x 1 coaching experience I built for a college graduate from my alma mater. During our sessions we discussed industry topics, personal goals and action plans. I helped prepare this student for their first self tape auditions and advised on steps to take towards building a healthy career in the industry. Truth is, you can take all the acting classes you want but a career in this industry means you have to put the books down and put yourself out there. Furthermore, some times lightning doesn’t strike the first nor second time you put yourself out there and it may take years for it to strike. Thats where building a sustainable, healthy mind and body can help you. In a lot of ways I went into a lot of career situations blindly and luckily found my way around. If my methodology can help advance people into a better version of themselves I believe it will help them become better actors.”

  • Marco Munoz

    Guest Speaker & Professor of higher education

    Marco Darien Muñoz’s focus is the Sanford Meisner Acting Technique, along with devised playwriting. He originated the role of Helix in the devised play I.D. in its 2015 international debut at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda (Grahamstown), South Africa, and its U.S. premiere at Centre Stage Theatre at Penn State. Marco sponsors the student theatre organization, Cultural Hispanic Initiative for Social Media & Entertainment (CHISME), engaging in the issues surrounding the roles of minorities/artists of color and their representation (or lack thereof) in film and theatre and across social media. He aspires to continue producing and directing culturally influential plays for a 21st Century stage and inspire South Texas students and artists to create self-devised shows, cultivating a voice for a new generation. M.F.A. in acting, Penn State University

  • Brittany Greer

    Movement & Life style coach

What you’ll learn

  • For many actors, the bulk of their work resides in preparation. Between gigs, actors must remain creatively engaged, poised for action, and 'in the pocket.' The realization that the time is always 'now' is essential.

  • Ultimately, this chapter serves as a call to action—a reminder that to become a successful actor, one must be willing to step boldly into the unknown. It emphasizes the life-changing notion that the fulfillment of dreams hinges not on what you prepare for, but on the actions you take to make those dreams a reality.

  • For many, success doesn't happen overnight; it's the culmination of preparation and positive habits. Demonstrating consistency reflects determination, commitment, and cultivates powerful routines that enhance the quality of your work.

Course FAQ

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  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.