Welcome! Started in 2009, the Harvardwood Actors Program is a new endeavor to
provide exposure and work opportunities for actors affiliated with
Harvard University. Through workshops, showcases and creative
partnerships, the program focuses on connecting Harvardwood actors to
writers, producers, directors and industry professionals. For inquiries, please email
actors@harvardwood.orgThe program currently has five legs:View the ActorsVisit the
Harvardwood Actors' headshot page to learn more about our members. The program features a select group of professional actors who have been chosen to represent the best of the best among Harvard’s already diverse and talented alumni.
Harvardwood Showcases
Invitation only events showcasing the talents of Harvardwood Actors in partnership with Harvardwood Writers. Our most recent showcase was June 15, 2010 - visit
http://www.harvardwoodshowcase.org Our next showcase is tentatively scheduled for April, 2011. Auditions are announced via the Harvardwood newsletter and open to all through Actors Access. However, preference is given to Harvardwood actors.
Actors Reading Writers WorkshopMeeting the
Third Thursday of every month (7-10PM), Harvardwood Actors gather to read Harvardwood writers' works-in-progress. This is a great way to get connected with up-and-coming talent, as well as to practice cold-reading skills. Open to Harvardwood actors only, email:
actors@harvardwood.org or
Join the online group to receive regular updates! Casting WorkshopsSmall group casting workshops with industry leaders.
Panel Discussions and Salon SeriesLimited events on topics of current industry trends, casting and the craft of acting.
Admission to the Actors Program -
next auditions September 18th in New York and September 26th in LA.In order to participate in any part of the Actors Program - you must be accepted via audition. Auditions are only held twice a year. The next round of auditions are scheduled for September 18th in New York and September 26th in Los Angeles. If you are interested in auditioning this fall, email Angela Wiggins to get an audition time:
actors@harvardwood.org - Auditions are open to
Full Members only.
The Actors Advisory CommitteeThe Actors Program is the product of the
Harvardwood Actors Advisory Committee, the committee members are as follows:
- Andrew Burlinson - Website
- Jay Boyer
- Mark Bramhall
- Katierose Donohue
- Alexandra Fulton
- Rebecca Lawrence
- Allison Kiessling - Bio
- Ryan Kiessling
- Deb Knox - Website
- Crescent Muhammad
- Scot Ruggles
- Jack Samet
- Amit Samuel
- Voltaire Sterling
- Ariane Vashti
- Angela Wiggins