Author: Matthew Dearing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733275538
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Acting is My Day Job: Seven Strategies to Market and Make Money as an Actor provides actionable strategies to build momentum, capitalize on early success, and build the habits required to establish a lasting acting career. Matthew Dearing delivers the truth about what it takes to be a working actor, leaving no more room for regret and excuses.
Acting Is My Day Job
Author: Matthew Dearing
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733275538
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Acting is My Day Job: Seven Strategies to Market and Make Money as an Actor provides actionable strategies to build momentum, capitalize on early success, and build the habits required to establish a lasting acting career. Matthew Dearing delivers the truth about what it takes to be a working actor, leaving no more room for regret and excuses.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733275538
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Acting is My Day Job: Seven Strategies to Market and Make Money as an Actor provides actionable strategies to build momentum, capitalize on early success, and build the habits required to establish a lasting acting career. Matthew Dearing delivers the truth about what it takes to be a working actor, leaving no more room for regret and excuses.
How to Book Acting Jobs in TV and Film
Author: Cathy Reinking
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985882815
Category : Acting
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ACTING INDUSTRY - CONVERSATIONS WITH A VETERAN HOLLYWOOD CASTING DIRECTOR New Second Edition of this significant book on the casting process for TV and film, told with compassion, wisdom, and brutal honesty by a veteran Hollywood casting director. Casting credits include "Frasier," "Arrested Development," and former Manager of Casting at NBC. Topics not found in any other book of it's kind include: The Different Styles of Auditioning For Each Type of TV Show, Film, Commercial, Webseries What is Sex Appeal, and How To Project It? Ten Secrets of Charisma: What We Are Drawn To and How To Enhance Your Own The Transition from Theatre to On-Camera Work. The Demystification of the Audition Process. Current Trends in Casting That Have Changed the Way We Cast. Revealing interviews with Broadway & Hollywood Actors. A Special Section for Parents of Gifted Young Actors. How to get jobs in TV and Film and Keep Them. REVIEWS FROM FIRST EDITION: Blessing to Actors!, June 12, 2012 by Great, the Alexander "This is a great education coming from a Pro, well established and fresh in the business! Why CDs think and act the way they do. Etiquette in the room, Agencies worth noting, Even hotspots in LA Night Life!! She writes so that you feel like you're actually in front of her, having a conversation. I met Cathy shortly after reading her book for the first time and can testify, there is nothing fake about her! She represents everything she teaches and thus practices what she preaches. In her book she talks about loving actors who are genuinely great people inside. She is this, in the form of a casting director and educator." "There is SO much valuable information in this book for actors with all levels of experience. I keep it with my audition materials and handy for inspiration. Read this book, re-read, and use it as a reference. It will change your life, or at least your acting career for the better!"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985882815
Category : Acting
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ACTING INDUSTRY - CONVERSATIONS WITH A VETERAN HOLLYWOOD CASTING DIRECTOR New Second Edition of this significant book on the casting process for TV and film, told with compassion, wisdom, and brutal honesty by a veteran Hollywood casting director. Casting credits include "Frasier," "Arrested Development," and former Manager of Casting at NBC. Topics not found in any other book of it's kind include: The Different Styles of Auditioning For Each Type of TV Show, Film, Commercial, Webseries What is Sex Appeal, and How To Project It? Ten Secrets of Charisma: What We Are Drawn To and How To Enhance Your Own The Transition from Theatre to On-Camera Work. The Demystification of the Audition Process. Current Trends in Casting That Have Changed the Way We Cast. Revealing interviews with Broadway & Hollywood Actors. A Special Section for Parents of Gifted Young Actors. How to get jobs in TV and Film and Keep Them. REVIEWS FROM FIRST EDITION: Blessing to Actors!, June 12, 2012 by Great, the Alexander "This is a great education coming from a Pro, well established and fresh in the business! Why CDs think and act the way they do. Etiquette in the room, Agencies worth noting, Even hotspots in LA Night Life!! She writes so that you feel like you're actually in front of her, having a conversation. I met Cathy shortly after reading her book for the first time and can testify, there is nothing fake about her! She represents everything she teaches and thus practices what she preaches. In her book she talks about loving actors who are genuinely great people inside. She is this, in the form of a casting director and educator." "There is SO much valuable information in this book for actors with all levels of experience. I keep it with my audition materials and handy for inspiration. Read this book, re-read, and use it as a reference. It will change your life, or at least your acting career for the better!"
How To Book Acting Jobs 3.0
Author: Cathy Reinking
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985882839
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This is the THIRD EDITION of a popular acting book that was originally published in 2009. So much has changed in the acting profession since then, even since the SECOND EDITION that was published in 2012. In this book you will find the most up-to-date information on How To Book Acting Jobs. A significant book on the casting process for network, cable, streaming, new media and film, told with compassion, wisdom, and brutal honesty by someone who has spent 25 years (and counting) in the audition, working on Emmy-winning TV shows. In this updated version, topics that are covered anew are CREATING YOUR OWN CONTENT, THE ENTREPRENEUR ACTOR, WHERE TO LIVE (now you have 3 choices), SELF-TAPES, SOCIAL MEDIA AND BEING AN INFLUENCER, and THE NEW PILOT SEASON. Hot Topics that are revisited and revised: How to Enhance Your Charisma, Different Styles of Auditioning for Different Genres, How to Better Calibrate Your On-Camera Self, How to Get us to say "YES" to you, and so much more.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985882839
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
This is the THIRD EDITION of a popular acting book that was originally published in 2009. So much has changed in the acting profession since then, even since the SECOND EDITION that was published in 2012. In this book you will find the most up-to-date information on How To Book Acting Jobs. A significant book on the casting process for network, cable, streaming, new media and film, told with compassion, wisdom, and brutal honesty by someone who has spent 25 years (and counting) in the audition, working on Emmy-winning TV shows. In this updated version, topics that are covered anew are CREATING YOUR OWN CONTENT, THE ENTREPRENEUR ACTOR, WHERE TO LIVE (now you have 3 choices), SELF-TAPES, SOCIAL MEDIA AND BEING AN INFLUENCER, and THE NEW PILOT SEASON. Hot Topics that are revisited and revised: How to Enhance Your Charisma, Different Styles of Auditioning for Different Genres, How to Better Calibrate Your On-Camera Self, How to Get us to say "YES" to you, and so much more.
The Invisible Actor
Author: Yoshi Oida
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350148288
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
The Invisible Actor presents the captivating and unique methods of the distinguished Japanese actor and director, Yoshi Oida. While a member of Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris, Yoshi Oida developed a masterful approach to acting that combined the oriental tradition of supreme and studied control with the Western performer's need to characterise and expose depths of emotion. Written with Lorna Marshall, Yoshi Oida explains that once the audience becomes openly aware of the actor's method and becomes too conscious of the actor's artistry, the wonder of performance dies. The audience must never see the actor but only his or her performance. Throughout Lorna Marshall provides contextual commentary on Yoshi Oida's work and methods. In a new foreword to accompany the Bloomsbury Revelations edition, Yoshi Oida revisits the questions that have informed his career as an actor and explores how his skilful approach to acting has shaped the wider contours of his life.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350148288
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 123
Book Description
The Invisible Actor presents the captivating and unique methods of the distinguished Japanese actor and director, Yoshi Oida. While a member of Peter Brook's theatre company in Paris, Yoshi Oida developed a masterful approach to acting that combined the oriental tradition of supreme and studied control with the Western performer's need to characterise and expose depths of emotion. Written with Lorna Marshall, Yoshi Oida explains that once the audience becomes openly aware of the actor's method and becomes too conscious of the actor's artistry, the wonder of performance dies. The audience must never see the actor but only his or her performance. Throughout Lorna Marshall provides contextual commentary on Yoshi Oida's work and methods. In a new foreword to accompany the Bloomsbury Revelations edition, Yoshi Oida revisits the questions that have informed his career as an actor and explores how his skilful approach to acting has shaped the wider contours of his life.
The New Business of Acting
Author: Brad Lemack
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 0971541094
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The best actor never gets the role. But the right actor always gets hired and if you want to be the right actor, you need to create a well-paved pathway through the traffic jam that can slow you down, divert your attention and create stress behind the wheel of the career you're committed to driving forward. It's your journey and it's time for a career tune up, even if you're just starting out In this revised and expanded Next Edition to his popular book for actors, talent manager, educator and author Brad Lemack tackles the tough challenges actors face in seeking, building and maintaining rewarding careers in the new landscape. From the role of personal ethics and integrity to landing the role of a lifetime, Lemack teaches readers how to navigate through and thrive in a continually changing landscape in an industry challenged to redefine itself and how it does business. Whether you're new to the business or in need of a professional career rebranding, The New Business of Acting: The Next Edition will empower you with a critical perspective on how to create, map out and embark on a life-long journey that will earn you the career-building opportunities you seek.
Publisher: SCB Distributors
ISBN: 0971541094
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The best actor never gets the role. But the right actor always gets hired and if you want to be the right actor, you need to create a well-paved pathway through the traffic jam that can slow you down, divert your attention and create stress behind the wheel of the career you're committed to driving forward. It's your journey and it's time for a career tune up, even if you're just starting out In this revised and expanded Next Edition to his popular book for actors, talent manager, educator and author Brad Lemack tackles the tough challenges actors face in seeking, building and maintaining rewarding careers in the new landscape. From the role of personal ethics and integrity to landing the role of a lifetime, Lemack teaches readers how to navigate through and thrive in a continually changing landscape in an industry challenged to redefine itself and how it does business. Whether you're new to the business or in need of a professional career rebranding, The New Business of Acting: The Next Edition will empower you with a critical perspective on how to create, map out and embark on a life-long journey that will earn you the career-building opportunities you seek.
Acting Is a Job
Author: Jason Pugatch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1581158408
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
• How to cope with the realities of life as an actor—if you don’t laugh, you'll cry • In-depth interviews with actors, agents, casting directors. In this hip, warts-and-all look at acting, author Jason Pugatch shares his insights as a working "day player" to give an unvarnished look at theater, film, and television: how to be "discovered," what to expect from training programs, the grunt work of starting a career, how to keep going despite constant rejection, and much more. Packed with myth-shattering anecdotes and told in an intriguing personal tone, Acting Is a Job is the backstage guide that every aspiring actor must read. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1581158408
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
• How to cope with the realities of life as an actor—if you don’t laugh, you'll cry • In-depth interviews with actors, agents, casting directors. In this hip, warts-and-all look at acting, author Jason Pugatch shares his insights as a working "day player" to give an unvarnished look at theater, film, and television: how to be "discovered," what to expect from training programs, the grunt work of starting a career, how to keep going despite constant rejection, and much more. Packed with myth-shattering anecdotes and told in an intriguing personal tone, Acting Is a Job is the backstage guide that every aspiring actor must read. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
The Actor's Life
Author: Jenna Fischer
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1944648232
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong? Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on The Office, nearly a decade of frustration, struggle, rejection and doubt. If only she'd had a handbook for the aspiring actor. Or, better yet, someone to show her the way—an established actor who could educate her about the business, manage her expectations, and reassure her in those moments of despair. Jenna wants to be that person for you. With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the profession, based on her own memorable and hilarious experiences. She tells you how to get the right headshot, what to look for in representation, and the importance of joining forces with other like-minded artists and creating your own work—invaluable advice personally acquired from her many years of struggle. She provides helpful hints on how to be gutsy and take risks, the tricks to good auditioning and callbacks, and how not to fall for certain scams (auditions in a guy's apartment are probably not legit—or at least not for the kind of part you're looking for!). Her inspiring, helpful guidance feels like a trusted friend who's made the journey, and has now returned to walk beside you, pointing out the pitfalls as you blaze your own path towards the life of a professional actor.
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1944648232
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong? Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on The Office, nearly a decade of frustration, struggle, rejection and doubt. If only she'd had a handbook for the aspiring actor. Or, better yet, someone to show her the way—an established actor who could educate her about the business, manage her expectations, and reassure her in those moments of despair. Jenna wants to be that person for you. With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the profession, based on her own memorable and hilarious experiences. She tells you how to get the right headshot, what to look for in representation, and the importance of joining forces with other like-minded artists and creating your own work—invaluable advice personally acquired from her many years of struggle. She provides helpful hints on how to be gutsy and take risks, the tricks to good auditioning and callbacks, and how not to fall for certain scams (auditions in a guy's apartment are probably not legit—or at least not for the kind of part you're looking for!). Her inspiring, helpful guidance feels like a trusted friend who's made the journey, and has now returned to walk beside you, pointing out the pitfalls as you blaze your own path towards the life of a professional actor.
Voice Over Acting
Author: Discover Press
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781955423014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Want to be a voice actor that the whole world loves? Discover Press is here to help you make that happen! This definitive guide for how to become a voice over actor was written for people just like you, and we want you to be our next success story! "Voice Over Acting" will teach you everything you need to know, from what equipment you need, how much it costs, and what your first steps should be. It has all of the information needed for anyone who wants to start their own career in this industry! Not only that - even if you're an experienced voice over actor, "Voice Over Acting" will show you how to take your career to the next level!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781955423014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Want to be a voice actor that the whole world loves? Discover Press is here to help you make that happen! This definitive guide for how to become a voice over actor was written for people just like you, and we want you to be our next success story! "Voice Over Acting" will teach you everything you need to know, from what equipment you need, how much it costs, and what your first steps should be. It has all of the information needed for anyone who wants to start their own career in this industry! Not only that - even if you're an experienced voice over actor, "Voice Over Acting" will show you how to take your career to the next level!
You Look Like That Girl
Author: Lisa Jakub
Publisher: Beaufort Books
ISBN: 0825307007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"Those of us who walked away from the spotlight are often asked to explain why. In 'You Look Like That Girl,' Lisa Jakub does explain, with her characteristic eloquence and gentle humor, better than anyone else could." — Mara Wilson, writer and performer By the age of 22, Lisa Jakub had over forty movies and shows to her name, most notably Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day. But Lisa decided to walk away from the fame and fortune, from the only life she's ever known, in search of her true self. Lisa had been acting since the age of four, after a man approached her parents at a farmer's market and asked her to audition for a commercial. That chance encounter dictated the next eighteen years of her unusual, and often awkward, life. She met Princess Diana... and almost fell on her while attempting to curtsy. She filmed in exciting locations... and her high school asked her not to come back. She went to fancy parties... and got kind of kidnapped that one time. Success was complicated. After playing so many different characters, putting on so many different faces, she felt as if she was living someone else's dream. Making movies and traveling the world was fun while it lasted, but it was a life based on momentum and definitions of success that were not her own. She battled severe anxiety and panic attacks throughout her career and left LA to avoid becoming a child actor stereotype. In her funny and insightful book, Lisa chronicles the adventures of growing up in the film industry and her difficult decision to leave it all behind, exploring the universal question we've all asked ourselves: What do I want to be when I grow up?
Publisher: Beaufort Books
ISBN: 0825307007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"Those of us who walked away from the spotlight are often asked to explain why. In 'You Look Like That Girl,' Lisa Jakub does explain, with her characteristic eloquence and gentle humor, better than anyone else could." — Mara Wilson, writer and performer By the age of 22, Lisa Jakub had over forty movies and shows to her name, most notably Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day. But Lisa decided to walk away from the fame and fortune, from the only life she's ever known, in search of her true self. Lisa had been acting since the age of four, after a man approached her parents at a farmer's market and asked her to audition for a commercial. That chance encounter dictated the next eighteen years of her unusual, and often awkward, life. She met Princess Diana... and almost fell on her while attempting to curtsy. She filmed in exciting locations... and her high school asked her not to come back. She went to fancy parties... and got kind of kidnapped that one time. Success was complicated. After playing so many different characters, putting on so many different faces, she felt as if she was living someone else's dream. Making movies and traveling the world was fun while it lasted, but it was a life based on momentum and definitions of success that were not her own. She battled severe anxiety and panic attacks throughout her career and left LA to avoid becoming a child actor stereotype. In her funny and insightful book, Lisa chronicles the adventures of growing up in the film industry and her difficult decision to leave it all behind, exploring the universal question we've all asked ourselves: What do I want to be when I grow up?
The Lyndon Technique
Author: Amy Lyndon
Publisher: Amy Lyndon
ISBN: 0615275281
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Amy Lyndon is Hollywood's Premiere Booking Coach and creator of the revolutionary Lyndon Technique: The 15 Guideline Map To Booking Handbook. Besides being a Coach and Mentor, she is also an Actress, Award Winning Director, Producer, Casting Director, and was a CEO of a successful Personal Management Company for 9 years. Her clients are Series Regulars, Guest Leads and Starring in Feature Films around the globe. Some of her Clients include: Nadine Velazquez (My Name is Earl), Adam Brody (The OC), Christel Khalil (The Young and the Restless), Hosea Chanchez (The Game), Sterling Knight (Sonny with a Chance), Kenton Duty (Shake It Up), Matthew J. Evans (Bad Teacher) and Raini Rodriquez (Austin and Ally). Lyndon won one of the Best Cold Reading Teachers in Los Angeles Backstage Magazine 2010, 2011 and 2012! The Lyndon Technique proves to be a practical approach to auditioning and booking the job on the first take. Each chapter provides detailed insight into each of Lyndon's 15 Guideline Map to Booking Technique. Lyndon travels Internationally to teach the principles of Booking, Marketing and running a successful business as an Actor. The information is applicable no matter where you live or where you are in your career.
Publisher: Amy Lyndon
ISBN: 0615275281
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Amy Lyndon is Hollywood's Premiere Booking Coach and creator of the revolutionary Lyndon Technique: The 15 Guideline Map To Booking Handbook. Besides being a Coach and Mentor, she is also an Actress, Award Winning Director, Producer, Casting Director, and was a CEO of a successful Personal Management Company for 9 years. Her clients are Series Regulars, Guest Leads and Starring in Feature Films around the globe. Some of her Clients include: Nadine Velazquez (My Name is Earl), Adam Brody (The OC), Christel Khalil (The Young and the Restless), Hosea Chanchez (The Game), Sterling Knight (Sonny with a Chance), Kenton Duty (Shake It Up), Matthew J. Evans (Bad Teacher) and Raini Rodriquez (Austin and Ally). Lyndon won one of the Best Cold Reading Teachers in Los Angeles Backstage Magazine 2010, 2011 and 2012! The Lyndon Technique proves to be a practical approach to auditioning and booking the job on the first take. Each chapter provides detailed insight into each of Lyndon's 15 Guideline Map to Booking Technique. Lyndon travels Internationally to teach the principles of Booking, Marketing and running a successful business as an Actor. The information is applicable no matter where you live or where you are in your career.