Okay… I know I disappeared for a minute. 😂 I originally created this community because I wanted a place where actors and creatives could learn, ask questions, share resources, celebrate wins, and navigate this absolutely insane industry together. Then life got BUSY. Between being on set, auditioning, working, traveling, booking new projects, and continuing to build my own career, I decided to take a step away from the Academy. But during that time, I realized something: I still really want this community to exist. And if anything, I’ve come back with MORE experiences, mistakes, lessons, resources, and industry knowledge to share than I had when I started it. So we’re restarting. 🖤 I’ve simplified the name to Acting Academy, and I’m bringing the community back with a renewed focus on practical, real-world information for actors who are actively trying to build their careers. We’re talking: 🎭 Auditions & self tapes 🎬 Finding and submitting for roles 📧 Casting emails & submissions 📸 Headshots, reels & resumes 🤝 Networking 🌐 Actor branding & social media 🎤 Voice acting 📸 Modeling 💼 On-set professionalism 🎥 Workshops & Q&As 🖤 Honest conversations about navigating this industry And I’m going to be sharing what I’m learning while I’m actively doing it — the wins AND the mistakes. If you were here before, thank you for sticking around. If you’re new, welcome to the chaos. 😂🎬 Acting Academy is officially back in session. Now tell me: what’s ONE thing you want me to cover first? 👀

What’s something you wish someone had told you before getting into acting? Or, if you’re brand new: what’s something that CONFUSES you about the industry? I’ll answer questions throughout the day because I guarantee if one person is wondering it, somebody else is too 👀

Welcome to Artsy’s Acting Academy! I created this space because when I started acting, I had no idea where to begin. No connections, no industry family, no roadmap. Over the past 2 years, I’ve built 20+ credits through indie film, networking, self-submissions, voice acting, creator branding, and learning everything through experience. This community exists to help actors navigate the industry without gatekeeping. Whether you’re brand new or trying to level up, you belong here. Introduce yourself below: - Name - Where you’re from - Dream role/project - What you want help with most 🎭

what can I do at home to practice my acting all I’m good at right now is my emotions I can cry if I was told to really quickly and I can also laugh that actually seems real and I’m good with my face emotions when I talk I also need someone to find me acting roles

If you’ve been following my acting journey over the past several months, you’ve probably noticed how much things have changed. Between auditions, networking, and now booking opportunities that have kept me incredibly busy (including TWO recent Netflix projects 🎉), I’ve reached a point where I have to be realistic about my time. Because of that, I’ve made the difficult decision to close the Acting Academy. As much as I loved building that community, I never wanted it to become something I couldn’t fully show up for. If I’m going to mentor other actors, I want to be able to give them my best—and right now, my acting career has to come first. The good news is, I already know exactly where I want to send you. A huge part of my own growth has come from Embrace the Journey (ETJ) with Deion Smith. (You may know from Outer Banks, Soul patrol, and more!) This isn’t just another acting group. It’s a community of actors and creatives who genuinely want to see each other succeed. I’ve learned so much through the coaching, the conversations, and the people I’ve met there. We recently had our first Atlanta meetup, and being surrounded by other passionate creatives reminded me just how important community is in this industry. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re looking to take your career to the next level, I truly believe having the right people in your corner makes all the difference. If you’ve been looking for guidance, accountability, networking, and a supportive acting community, I’d love for you to join me inside ETJ. ✨ Join here using my link: https://www.skool.com/embracethejourney/about?ref=49ecc23d83fc418b88d9d419fc76880b Thank you to everyone who supported my Acting Academy. I can’t wait to keep growing alongside you all inside ETJ, tell him Abby sent you! Let’s keep embracing the journey together. ❤️🎭