About the Book:

ACT! is a must have for anyone new to the film industry. It was developed by a seasoned acting professional, Ingrid Torrance, specifically to provide a new actor with everything they need to get started on turning their dreams into reality. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow book will help an actor with the necessary steps to take and where to start in the entertainment industry.

Actor and writer Ingrid Torrance has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and knows the ins and outs of how to make it or break it. The actor will learn how to kick start their career by taking the right steps first, learning what to do and what not to do at an audition and glean a basic understanding of how the industry works. The business does change, but the basics stay the same and Ingrid Torrance's formula works!

This handy guide will answer the questions an actor may have whether they are in the first stages of their career or if they are a burgeoning actor. From getting your headshots to finding an agent, from your first audition to on-set etiquette, ACT! covers everything you need to know.

What people say:

"A must read for any actor looking to start out or to improve their craft! Very powerful advice." — Corinne Clark, Casting Director

"This book is an excellent reference guide to any aspiring young actor looking for direction and solid advice." — Vickie Petronio, talent agent

About the Author:

Ingrid Torrance is a Canadian actor, acting instructor and author who has appeared in numerous movies and television series since 1994. She has also been an acting teacher since 1995 and an on set and off set coach since 1998. She has worked on such shows as Once Upon A Time, The Killing, Fringe, The Good Wife and Blade: The Series. She has appeared in such films as Double Jeopardy, Act of War, Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, The Auburn Hills Breakdown, and Driven to Kill.