it’s not about “finally making it” it’s about
Making your corner of this profession a creative, fulfilling, and enjoyable place to be
Person-centered acting coaching and consultancy. Here to inject the fun and confidence into the craft and career of actors with accessible, relatable, and realistic advice. Whether you’d like to prepare for an audition, seek advice on your career, get assistance with your materials/online casting profiles, or work on a scene, I would love to help.
With the aim of making your corner of this industry full of fulfillment and work that you’re proud of, whether you’re acting on your career, acting on your ambition, or just plain acting - I’d be honored to work with you!
Welcome to Acting With Alexa
I’m very excited to share that Beyond The Spotlight: How to Survive and Thrive in the Real World of Acting and Performing Arts, is now available for pre-order!
Co-authored with world-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Steve Bull, this first-of-its-kind actor handbook pulls back the curtain on the realities of the acting industry - the parts we don’t often hear about but that are the realities that most actors live every day.
Drawing on lived experience, evidence-based strategies, and candid advice, Beyond The Spotlight is both a survival guide and a source of inspiration for anyone serious about building a fulfilling, long-term career as an actor or creative.
Pre-order now and you’ll soon discover:
- How to perform under pressure, manage nerves, and bounce back from rejection
- Tools for building confidence, redefining success, and avoiding burnout
- Mental wellbeing strategies designed specifically for actors
- Honest conversations about power dynamics, safeguarding, and staying authentic in a competitive industry
+ so much more!
Whether you’re new to the industry, an industry veteran, or a creative wanting to redefine what success means in an unpredictable and testing industry - this book will help you find confidence and fulfilment both in your craft and your career, whether you’re on the red carpets and acting full time, or pulling pints to pay rent.
📘 Register to pre-order Beyond The Spotlight from our publishers Crowood Press
Also available via Amazon and Waterstones.
Want to re-ignite your spark, take control of your career, and build a life in the arts that you’re truly proud of? …
Beyond The Spotlight
Out in the new year!
“In over thirty years of providing career guidance to actors at every level of the industry, I have seen it proven time and time again that resilience is as essential a performance skill as stage presence, voice projection or camera technique. However, while there is lots of training on offer to help develop the former abilities, there has, so far, been very little practical guidance on how to navigate the rejections, self-doubts and industry pressures that are part and parcel of #actorslife. This book combines the wide ranging industry experience of actor and coach Alexa Morden with the expertise of seasoned performance psychologist Dr Steve to offer a rare blend of effective acting advice and expert psychological insight. Wherever you are in your own acting journey, this book is the roadmap you need to navigate the highs, lows and in-betweens with confidence and courage.”
-John Byrne, Resident Career Advisor for The Stage
Let’s work together!
acting & audition Coaching
Let’s workshop and record a self tape, prep for an audition, refine your acting for screen skills, learn the art of screen acting/self taping, and more!
career/industry consultancy
Feeling stuck and looking for some rejuvenation? Struggling to separate your self worth and happiness from industry only sources? Looking for advice on your online casting profile, showreel, or next steps for your career? Need help with writing to agents and casting directors? I’d love to help!
teaching/speaking
I am passionate about preparing students/graduates for the reality of the acting profession and leave them feeling confident and full of self belief. I would welcome the opportunity to teach/lead a workshop/speak at your school or organization. Previous seminars include ‘Progression Into The Profession’ for Leeds School of Dance and Drama, 'Redefining Success’ at Actors Pro Expo, and more.
actor support
resources for actors
level up your self tape game
An in depth blog post broken down into two parts. The Logistics and The Craft of self taping. If you’ve got the foundations down and are ready to “level up” your self taping game - read these tips to make the most out of every self taping opportunity!
how to contact casting directors
You want to get in touch with a casting director…Maybe to introduce yourself, express interest in a role/project, or enquire about any opportunities. Read this post to get all the what’s, how’s and why’s to the best way to represent yourself in these correspondences.
the 98%
For 7.5 years I have been co-hosting and producing The 98% podcast, running the online platform, and now being founding director of The 98% CIC. What started as a place to find laughs, comfort, and solidarity about being an actor who isn’t in the 2% of actors in full time acting work (yes, that’s a real stat!) has now morphed into a movement to empower actors with knowledge, resources, and accessible support.
The invaluable experience of hosting professionals from all corners of the industry on the podcast has given me a behind the scenes look at every aspect of being an actor, and who we may come to work with. This first-of-its-kind podcast has appeared up in the Top 10 UK charts for Performing Arts podcasts, and has been downloaded almost half a million times by creatives all over the world!
Working with Alexa is a joy and a privilege
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I've soaked up so much wisdom
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Alexa approaches the work passionately and informed
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Working with Alexa is a joy and a privilege 〰️ I've soaked up so much wisdom 〰️ Alexa approaches the work passionately and informed 〰️
about me
My parents recall me saying I wanted to be an actor when I was 3. So from the living room performances I forced my sister into, to training at drama school, and working for 10+ years in the industry…I’ve learned, and been through, a lot!
Combining my experience with the wealth of knowledge I have learned about the industry via The 98% podcast, I am at a place where I look at the industry, and the actors journey within it, very differently…