What Does It Take to Go To Acting School?
The decision to go to acting school is a monumental one. It might mean boarding a flight to Chicago at 5 a.m. in the dead of winter.
Read ArticleTheater, Film, TV, and Stage Actor, Playwright, and Producer based in New York City.
Thomas M. Copeland is a New York-based actor working across theatre, film, television, and commercial media. A member of AEA and SAG‑E, he brings rigorous classical training to every role — on stage, on screen, and in front of a camera.
His range spans dramatic leading roles to high-stakes commercial spokesperson work, with credits that reflect a performer equally at home in intimate Off-Broadway productions and major national campaigns.
Beyond performing, Thomas is a produced playwright, podcast host, and founder of several creative and technology companies operating at the intersection of entertainment and innovation.
All in all, this show is deeply thought-provoking.
Review of 'One in Twenty-Five', Sept 2025Tom's credits spans stage and screen from Miami to New York City, having worked with producers, directors, and creators of all genres. Training includes voice, music, dance, and stage combat.
Program: Theater Conservatory
Instructors: Gary Kingston, Pamela Kareman-Moller
Degree: 1 Year Certificate
Year: 2025
Last updated February 2026
View or download Tom's complete history of credits, affiliations, training, and achievements on and off the stage.
Four professional headshots for film, stage, and commercial.
One in Twenty-Five tells the story of one scientist's quest for truth in the aftermath of the space shuttle Challenger explosion in 1986. A one-act version world premiered at Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival in 2025, and the full-length version was workshopped in December 2025. Currently the project is in development and working towards a 29-hour industry reading planned for summer 2026.
ShowCoach® is a mobile app that helps actors improve their self-tapes with AI and human-powered coaching. Find it in the App Store or on Google Play. Learn more here
Coaching
Big Break Pod is Tom's podcast about the business of acting and how to parlay your professional experience into launching your full-time career into arts. Season 1 is available across all major pod syndicates, include Apple Music, Amazon, and Spotify. Learn more here
Podcast
Matterflow® is a professional legal tech software consultancy that Tom runs. This is the more "day job" side of his life. Learn more here
ConsultingMusings on craft, industry, and the actor's journey penned by Tom.
The decision to go to acting school is a monumental one. It might mean boarding a flight to Chicago at 5 a.m. in the dead of winter.
Read ArticleWe have moments in our lives when we catch ourselves doing something we never thought we would do. Think about it: Where have you been or what have you done recently that feels like it wasn’t supposed to actually happen? Maybe it was a YOLO trip to the other side of the world, or the […]
Read ArticleAvailable for theatrical productions, episodic television, film, commercials, and spokesperson engagements. Inquiries from casting directors, producers, agents, and brands are welcome.