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Breaking Into Acting (for Dummies)
Breaking Into Acting (for Dummies)
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Author: Larry Garrison and Wallace Wang Publisher: For Dummies Format: Softcover # of Pages: 332 Pub. Date: 2002 ISBN-10: 0764554468 ISBN-13: 9780764554469
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About
the Book:
Breaking Into Acting provides the expert advice you need to
get your big break!
Although acting can be one of the most glamourous, exciting, and
lucrative careers, it can also be terrifying, frustrating, and
totally unpredictable as well – but only if you don't know what you
are doing. Naturally this book can't guarantee that you'll succeed as
an actor, but by following the information in Breaking Into
Acting, you can increase
your chances of success immensely whether you're a beginner or
someone who already has plenty of experience performing on stage or
in front of the camera, but you may need help in pushing your acting
career up to the next level of success.
Specifically, Breaking Into Acting can help you break into
the world of show business that includes acting in movies,
television, and stage plays. No matter how much (or how little)
experience you have, you can start pursing an acting career right now
– no matter where you live – and this book shows you how. From
preparing for those all-important auditions to finding an agent, the
acting business is a challenging and competitive field. But show
business, like any business, depends on people. You'll discover what
casting directors look for, and find out how to take control of your
acting career so you can succeed as quickly as possible.
Acting is more than just about talent; it's a business, as well.
By showing you the business of acting, Breaking Into Acting
gives you information that many actors either overlook or simply
don't know where to find. Discover how to market yourself, choose a
dynamic head shot, create a stellar acting resume, join unions, and
pay the bills while you pursue your acting dreams. Written in plain
English, like so many other titles in the "For Dummies"
series, it is packed with plenty of information that both novice and
experienced actors can use. This book can be your essential reference
guide to get a foot in the door and succeed as an actor.
What people say:
"Although
you can often find acting roles without the help of an agent,
full-time working actors need an agent eventually. An agent can help
you find auditions and negotiate contracts for you, freeing your time
to studying acting, going to auditions, and actually working as an
actor. Agents hear of nearly all the top (read: the more lucrative
and prestigious) roles before the general public hears about them. If
you don't have an agent, you may miss out on auditions that are just
perfect for you – if only you knew where those auditions were being
held." — Breaking into Acting for Dummies
About the Author:
Larry Garrison is an
executive producer in film and television, a journalist, an author,
an actor, and a publicist who works with magazine shows, print and
radio. He has produced films, series, and also produced and brokered
major news sweeps stories for ABC News, NBC News, CBS News, Fox News
and other news major media organizations.
Wallace Wang is a successful
stand-up comedian having appeared on A&E's "Evening at the
Improv" as well as performing at the Riviera Comedy Club in Las
Vegas and the author of numerous bestselling computer books.
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