Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) continues its month of programming for actors, known as the TRU Audition Conference for Theater 2026 (ACT26), a series of actor workshops and conversations about acting, leading to a weekend of auditions. Attend the workshops, starting with Tech Smart: Digital Audition Toolbox, and master the nuances of the virtual audition. Then be seen by up to 40 theater companies, producers, writers, directors, agents, and casting directors in one 2-minute audition. Registration for ACT26 also includes the April 10 Community Gathering, the first of two conversations geared for Actors. Visit truonline.org/events/virtual-audition-conference-2026/ for more information and to register, or email TRUActors@gmail.com with questions. You must register to receive a link to this month of events. Registrations close April 22, 2026.

Community Gathering for Actors – Every Friday since lockdown, TRU has hosted our weekly Community Gatherings on Zoom, leading panel discussions with industry professionals. Two Fridays in the month of April will focus on actor related topics. Coming up this week:

Friday 4/10 – The Other Side of the Table: What Auditions Look Like to the People Who Do the Casting. In the room: Robin Carus, casting director; Jonathan Cerullo, director-choreographer; Helene Galek, casting director; Jim Kierstead, Tony winning Broadway producer (Hadestown, Pippin revival, Kinky Boots, The Inheritance); and Tamra Pica, casting director and indie producer. THIS IS FREE TO ALL ACTORS.

The April kickoff event was Meet the Coaches, conversations about aspects of the audition process. New registrants for ACT26 will be given access to a video of these invaluable conversations featuring 5 monolog coaches, 5 voice coaches, a career/life coach and a headshot photographer. You’ll want to hear what they have to say.