aws ‘cocoon’ membership
Members receive 20% off: AWS Classes, Consultations/Coaching & Digital Products
Your artistic virtual home: unleash your creative potential!
a transformative space for actors and multi-hyphenates to foster a vibrant community of like-minded artists, unlock your true potential, and nurture your creative spirit.
you gain exclusive access to an exceptional array of tools, resources, and virtual & in-person opportunities to drive your artistic growth.
Engage in dynamic online acting “jam sessions” (drop-in live classes, 2x/mo) taught by industry professionals
Attend our enlightening virtual "speaker series” - 1 hour live interviews with a variety of filmmakers (casting directors, publicists, directors, producers, and more) hosted by Erica Arvold
Join fellow members in a live stream “breakfast club” to brainstorm, collaborate, write, etc. 2x/mo to promote accountability & sponsor creation
Have an audition? Head to the “reading room”, a virtual forum to find a reader, volunteer to be a reader, host a table read, etc.
Feeling uninspired? Start your 5 day “artistic cleanse”. Each day presents a new exercise that will prompt you to open your craft to possibility.
Hungry to learn about the business of acting? Access the cocoon “vault” to unlock hundreds of hours of recorded interviews, classes, and workshops to learn directly from industry professionals
more than classes and workshops, ‘cocoon’ is designed to connect actors from all corners of the world, allowing you to network, collaborate, and support one another 24/7.
share your artistic journey, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow creatives through our exclusive online forums and discussion groups.
Whether you're a seasoned actor seeking inspiration or a budding artist eager to embark on a creative adventure, our virtual membership provides the platform you need to expand your artistic horizons and embrace the joy of storytelling like never before.
cocoon members receive invitations to in-person meet ups
atlanta - los angeles - new york - dc - richmond - nashville - charlottesville - london
as our membership grows
so do we
no city is out of reach
We also welcome members by invitation to join us in-person (atlanta) in the Screen Artists Lounge
your creative corner to collaborate with your community: help with auditions, work scenes, hang out!
Wait, there’s more…
first look class previews
book club
industry news
and more…
#feedbackfridays
this sparks joy
class alumni forums
cocoon members receive 20% off all AWS Classes, Consultations/Coaching & Digital Products - INCLUDING THE SUPER-SECRET ONES IN DEVELOPMENT
and more…
self tape help
production updates
blogs, podcasts, workbooks
Choosing a career in television and film is a worthwhile endeavor. The journey is filled with highs, lows, and extremes that require agility and the ability to sustain one’s craft creatively, physically, and mentally…over long periods of time. We consider this artistic integrity.
Maintaining artistic integrity requires passion and persistence when actively working, and even more so when one is ‘outside the gig’. This is a foundational and often misunderstood aspect of being a screen artist, regardless of success. aws membership provides a platform to keep your flame alive!
Our membership community is filled with committed, professional, and aspirational human beings who are actors, writers, directors, producers and multi-hyphenates. We have speakers, challenges, artistic cleanses, mess projects, and just enough structure to keep you on your game without feeling overwhelmed or obligated. Staying consistent ‘outside the gig’ directly impacts ‘the gig’...let’s band together to change the world through our art, and sustain creative passion daily while doing so.
We are an inclusive membership community of screen artists dedicated to sustaining and expanding craft practice consistently while balancing professional integrity. We hold sacred the values of individual and collective curiosity as well as personal responsibility towards an uplifting, focused, and dynamic environment. aws provides a platform to share knowledge and invite thought leadership among industry professionals, access exclusive offerings, and thrive with fellow artists.