Verge Center for the Arts

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)

● 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 3 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)

● 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)