The Actors' Center

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For the similarly named center in New York City, see The Actors Center.

The Actors' Center is a volunteer membership organization and a nonprofit corporation created by and for actors in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

Members include actors (professional, nonprofessional, union, and non-union) working in theatre, TV, radio, film, CD-ROM, narration, voice-overs, improvisational theatre, and other venues. Among the members are also directors, producers, casting agents, students and technicians. The Actors' Center provides resources for those wishing to further their knowledge, skills, and love of the acting life. From the Mission Statement, the Actors' Center Aims include:

helping actors pursue their goals through classes, workshops and showcases
giving actors opportunities to network with others
encouraging active participation in regional and national theatre, Web, film and TV, and other media
being a clearinghouse for news, free events and other performing-arts related activities in the Washington-Baltimore area and beyond
supporting and strengthening the Washington-Baltimore performing arts community
developing and maintaining links with producers, directors, casting agents, photographers, and others in fields related to acting, and helping these industry professionals connect with actors
enriching members' lives, enhancing careers and encouraging professionalism