What sort of "Demo clips" should I upload on actor's access for theatre submissions? I do both plays and musicals and am interested in regional theatre and tours.

I've read the FAQ & Rules

For those that have used Actor's Access to submit for theatre casting opportunities, what kind of material do you use as demo clips? I'm new to the platform and a bit lost since I'm not sure what would be efficient to put on my profile given the $22/minute cost for each upload.

  • I'm interested in both plays and musicals, do I need different clips for each type of project? Like song clips and monologues or scene work with a reader? I assume musicals would want a dance clip as well?
  • Should all of these different clips for different types of material be in separate uploads or in one longer reel? How long should these be?
  • For songs and monologues, which genres/styles should I upload and how many different ones should I upload? I tend to lean more towards classic musicals and contemporary plays but would want to cast a wide net as much as possible.
  • When submitting, do I choose which clips to send or can they view anything on my profile?
  • I'm nonunion, but have worked at local equity regional theatres in nonunion tracks. Can I submit to breakdowns that are AEA only?
  • I'm mainly interested in regional theatre and nonunion tours, should I mainly stick to the NYC breakdowns or should I frequently check out the breakdowns like New England and Midwest?

Posted May 24, 2026, 2:58 AM UTC

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