The Actor’s Toolkit: Headshots, Reel & Industry Mindset
instructor: Joachim Moore
category: Acting
for: Adults
price: MEMBER $155 / GENERAL $175
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The Actor’s Toolkit: Headshots • Reel • Industry Mindset
Taught & Photographed by a Working SAG-AFTRA Actor
Condensed into two intensive, 4-hour masterclasses, this workshop series provides aspiring dramatists with everything they need to launch or elevate their acting careers. Whether taken individually or as a comprehensive bundle, students receive face-to-face training, real career coaching, and professional-grade portfolio assets.
Class 1: The Industry Blueprint & Headshot Session (4 Hours)
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● Industry Mindset & Coaching: Real-world career strategies, understanding the business of acting, résumé building, and mastering submission strategies.
● Vocal & Fitness Techniques: Warm-ups and physical preparations necessary for maintaining stamina on set and in auditions.
● Professional Headshot Shoot: A live, directed photoshoot where students apply their mindset training in front of the lens. You will receive 2 professionally retouched headshots. (Note: As an actor/photographer, the instructor will personally shoot and direct your session).
Class 2: On-Camera Mastery & The Reel Shoot (4 Hours)
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● On-Camera Technique: Transitioning stage skills to the screen, mastering eye lines, framing, and hitting marks.
● Self-Tape Secrets: How to light, shoot, and read for self-tapes that book rooms.
● Demo Reel Production: A live production set environment. Students will perform and shoot a fully directed scene. This scene will be professionally edited and delivered for your demo reel.
WHEN: July 11 & 18, 2026 11 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: Verge Center For The Arts
About the Instructors
“I’ve always believed in the transformative power of the arts. Acting shaped who I am—and through my nonprofit, I’m committed to ensuring every aspiring dramatist has the same opportunity. Everyone deserves a stage to discover their voice, and I’m here to help make that stage possible.”
Led by Joachim Moore — SAG-AFTRA actor; M.A., Theater Performance; professional photographer; founder, Inner Circle Arts Society; playwright, director & visual artist. Some current working credits include 3 short films, a feature & an Amazon Prime series (all airing 2026).
Follow: @theinnercasociety / @alilmooreart (IG)
Community Standards
In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.
Cancellation and Refunds Policy
Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.
If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.