Work begins once all your materials are received and you've completed the check list I send to you. From this point it takes one week for you to receive the first draft. Then you will have up to two rounds of edits. The whole process typically takes 2-3 weeks.

Yes. Your website needs hosting and a domain name.

Hosting
Website hosting is via Squarespace.
As a Squarespace Circle member I can offer you a 20% discount on your first payment - and if you select annual, this discount can be applied to your entire first year of hosting. I recommend the Personal plan for actors.
This is their pricing: https://www.squarespace.com/pricing

Domain Name
Domain names are paid annually, and are usually around $10-$20 per year, depending on who you purchase it through. Suggested sites are Namecheap, GoDaddy, and Squarespace.

The above two items are costs that all websites incur (including mine!). I will assist you in the process.