How to Become a Working Actor
How to Become a Working Actor by Laurie Susan Wright, published by Carol Publishing Group in 1997, is a practical guide designed for actors seeking to navigate the complexities of the acting profession. This edition, written in English and spanning 154 pages, focuses on the essential business aspects of building a successful career in acting, emphasizing the importance of more than just talent and training.
Readers will find valuable insights on creating a compelling photograph and resume, as well as guidance on interacting with casting directors. The book also includes a ten-city acting guide that presents various options for training and gaining experience. With contributions from renowned New York actress Tina Johnson, this resource is filled with practical tips, useful addresses, and phone numbers, making it a helpful tool for aspiring actors looking to enhance their skills and understanding of the industry.
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Actors aspiring to a successful stage or screen career need more than talent, training, and luck — they need to know the business. How to Become a Working Actor is a practical guide to the business side of the acting profession, from putting together a compelling “P&R” (photograph and resume), to the dos and don’ts of dealing with casting directors, to exactly where the work is and how to get it.
A ten-city acting guide offers actors alternatives for training and experience. In an illuminating introduction, renowned New York actress Tina Johnson, a working actor for twenty years, provides valuable insight into the profession — how actors can get more work and become better performers by coming to terms with who they really are (and aren’t). Chock full of useful tips, resources, addresses and phone numbers, How to Become a Working Actor is indispensable for all budding thespians and stars of tomorrow.
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