The Actor S Guide To Success

Author : Arthur G. Smith
Publisher : Mountain Arbor Press
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1631838806

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The Actor's Guide to Success by Arthur G. Smith Pdf

If you're acting, training, or aspiring to succeed in the entertainment industry, this book is for you. Written by an established talent management professional, this succinct and impactful text delivers a road map to professional achievement-featuring examples, challenges, and milestones, as well as insights into success principles practiced by masters like Beyoncé, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and many others.The Actor's Guide to Success shows you how to become a student of the business, detailing when and how to select a coach and manager, how those relationships should work, and how they should be paid. The greater focus, however, applies to you. Inside, you'll learn how to make wise choices in the industry, and to develop (and maintain) a winning attitude. You'll also benefit from the author's own collaborative experiences with both television and big-screen actors. Above all, you'll come to understand a guiding truth: "The most important aspect of the journey toward improving your career is you. Not your relatives or your acting coaches. Not your manager or even your agent," explains Arthur G. Smith. "These entities will aid your career, but at the beginning and the end, it all starts and stops with you."

Author : Michaela Longden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-31
Category : Drama
ISBN : 1835560423

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The Actors Guide To Success by Michaela Longden Pdf

It Is Time... To Unlock Your Acting Potential and Embrace Success! Stop Procrastinating and start moving towards your acting career NOW. This book combines acting techniques with mindset mastery so that you can overcome any limiting beliefs and self-doubts as you embark on a transformative journey towards success. With over a decade of experience as both an award-winning actress and acclaimed acting coach, Michaela offers invaluable insights in this book for actors of all levels, guiding them to approach scripts with confidence and ease. As a certified life coach and NLP Master Practitioner, she uniquely merges acting techniques with mindset mastery, ensuring actors not only hone their craft but also feel empowered and positive throughout their acting journey. Inside, you'll discover the comprehensive actor guide that will equip you with the skills to: Master in-depth script analysis, acting technique and emotional connection. Embrace your authenticity and celebrate your uniqueness. Eradicate nerves so that you perform with presence, confidence, and joy. Conquer self-doubt and eradicate fears of "not being good enough". Cultivate an empowering mindset and attitude to win at auditions. Create lasting industry relationships and connections. Command a room with confidence and ease. Fall in love with your acting journey. The Actor's Guide to Success is your ultimate guide to not only mastering your acting technique but also discovering your true potential.

Author : Ken Rea
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781350152373

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The Outstanding Actor by Ken Rea Pdf

Drawing on Ken Rea's 35 years' teaching experience and research, as well as interviews with top actors and directors, The Outstanding Actor identifies seven key qualities that the most successful actors manifest, along with practical exercises that help nurture those qualities and videos to demonstrate them. Featuring contributions and insights from Ewan McGregor, Jude Law, Judi Dench, Al Pacino, Lily James, Rufus Norris and many more, The Outstanding Actor gives you techniques that you can immediately put into practice in rehearsals, classes or private preparation. It also shows you how to increase the chances of having a more successful career. This new edition covers topical issues such as the #MeToo movement, gender balance and race issues, and how these affect working conditions and careers. There are also brand new links to video resources that bring the valuable exercises to life. The book also includes forewords by Damian Lewis and Lily James.

Author : Clair Sinnett
Publisher : Georgia Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0974057347

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Actors Working by Clair Sinnett Pdf

Clair Sinnett is a Hollywood casting director who has cast Keanu Reeves, James Earl Jones, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, among others. In addition to her seminars, she also directs, performs, teachers and serves in many capacities in many film and theater troupes and organizations. A Theater Arts major at the U. of Michigan and NYU, she is a graduate of the AADA and trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory, among other troupes.

Author : Aaron Marcus
Publisher : Marcus Institute
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780965358538

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How to Become a Successful Actor and Model by Aaron Marcus Pdf

Have you ever dreamed about becoming an actor or commercial model but had no idea how to get started? Or, how to take your current career to the next level? Do you live in a small market and think there is no work available, can't find an agent or afraid of being scammed? Actors and commercial models of all ages and sizes, beautiful and real looking, are cast for magazine, newspaper and billboard ads and in TV commercials, films and TV shows. From getting discovered to landing your dream audition and role, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model is the ultimate step-by-step, no luck required guide to becoming a successful actor and model. For over 34 years, Aaron Marcus has worked as a full-time actor and commercial model, booking over 1,250 jobs. Some of his many bookings includes: Gotham, House of Cards, Heart of Life, Irresistible, Thespian, Philomena, Halt and Catch Fire, Project Almanac, The Wire and Do No Harm. He has taken all of the strategies, techniques and lessons he has learned over his career and boiled them down into a simple, sensible, engaging, and fun approach to how actors and models can book the job! This book explains how he did it, and how you can too. Aaron teaches you, in a practical, honest, and economical way, his secrets and strategies for getting started and succeeding no matter where you live. Aaron has written this book to not only help those wanting to break into the industry, but also to help those actors and models who want to take their career to the next level. The chapters in How to Become a Successful Actor and Model are: 1. What is Commercial Modeling? 2. Preparation for Commercial Modeling 3. Head Shots 4. Resumes 5. Composite Sheets 6. Makeup 7. Finding a Good Agent 8. How to Get Work 9. How to Work as a Professional Model 10. Auditioning (Including – How to Shoot Home Auditions) 11. The Realities of Being a Full-time Actor and Model 12. Now What Do You Do? 13. Resources **Bonus** Free list of over 500 agents (agents from every state in the U.S.) and in other countries as well

Author : Glenn Alterman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781621536970

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An Actor's Guide—Making It in New York City, Third Edition by Glenn Alterman Pdf

A Step-by-Step Guide for the Actor Pursuing a Career in New York A great deal has changed in the industry in the last decade. In this new, third edition of An Actor’s Guide—Making It in New York City, Glenn Alterman provides everything actors need to know. You’ll discover the ten things that it takes to make it as a successful actor in the city, how to support yourself, where and how to start your life as a New York actor, understanding and marketing “your brand,” the best acting schools and conservatories, effective ways to contact agents and casting directors, and more. The author, a successful working actor, also shares many insider tips on topics such as: how to network effectively headshots, photographers, and how to have a successful photo session creating your actor websites the best Internet resources and casting sites how to give winning auditions and interviews finding and developing great monologues off and off-off Broadway opportunities TV and film opportunities voice-overs commercial print modeling commercials survival jobs appropriate behavior in the business scams and rip-offs to avoid information for actors with disabilities information on diversity and LGBTQ concerns a listing of agents, casting directors and theaters Among the book’s many interviews are legendary show business figures, such as actors Henry Winkler, Alison Fraser, Dylan Baker, Lisa Emery, and Charles Busch, as well as casting directors Juliet Taylor, Ellen Lewis, Jay Binder, Donna DeSeta, and Liz Lewis, among many others. With Alterman’s essential guide, you’ll be prepared to launch and maintain your dream career in the city that never sleeps.

Author : Paul Russell
Publisher : Back Stage Books
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780307875273

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Acting -- Make It Your Business by Paul Russell Pdf

Acting: Make It Your Business, written by an award-winning, veteran casting director, puts the power to land jobs and thrive in any medium - stage, film, TV, or the Internet - directly into the hands of the actor. This blunt, wise, and often hilarious guide overflows with cutting-edge audition, marketing, and networking strategies, combining traditional techniques with those best suited for the digital age. Well-known actors and powerful agents make cameos throughout, offering newcombers and working professionals alike a clear-eyed, uncensored perspective on survival and advancement within the entertainment industry. "Huorous and witty . . . Actors everywhere who are trying to succeed in the business, young or old, on stage or on camera, in New York or anywhere in the world, take note: This is your road map." - Bernard Telsey, casting director (Rent, Sex & The City: The Movie, Wicked) "All the right questions asked and answered . . . and with a generous portion of good humor." - Suzanne Ryan, casting director (Law & Order) "Paul's book made me proud to be a part of the acting community in this business we call 'show.'" - Karen Ziemba, actress, Tony and Drama Desk Award Winner From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Paul Clayton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1848424361

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The Working Actor by Paul Clayton Pdf

'You are an actor. You have worked hard to be an actor. You have made a considerable outlay, financially or emotionally, and often both, to do this. So do it. Do it with style. Do it wholeheartedly. Do it every day. Be a working actor.' Being a working actor isn't just about the days you spend rehearsing or performing. It's about approaching your chosen occupation with dedication, energy and focus, so that you always think of yourself as an actor - especially on those days when you're not acting - and that every single day you do something, however small, to help further your career. Written by the Chairman of the Actors Centre, with over forty years' experience as an actor himself, The Working Actor is the essential guide to putting yourself in the best possible position to get work, to keep getting it, and to make a living from it. It covers a comprehensive range of topics including: Finding work: the types of jobs on offer, how to track them down, working with your agent Landing the job: nailing auditions and meetings (and how they can go wrong), writing a winning letter Promoting yourself: compiling a showreel, building your website, choosing (and resembling!) your headshots, networking both on- and offline Supporting yourself: choosing a suitable day job, joining Equity, staying positive, avoiding feeling isolated Each chapter features a work task to inspire you to reflect on what you've learned and to put your knowledge into practice. By the end of the book, armed with your own personal Working Actor Plan, you'll be ready to find your path in the industry, manage your career, and maximise your potential. The Working Actor is an inspiring, reassuring book for actors of all ages and backgrounds - from recent graduates, to more experienced professionals - who want to take their career to the next level. It won't teach you how to act - but it will teach you how to be an actor. 'Paul Clayton's great experience as a working actor shines through these pages. His passion for our profession remains undimmed, but he doesn't disguise the pitfalls and doldrums that are an inevitable part of an actor's life. Paul's book is an essential companion to anyone starting out, and pretty damn useful to those already out there. I only wish he'd written it forty years ago.' Alex Jennings 'The most comprehensive, informed and practical advice on the job of acting you are likely to find.' Paul Clarkson, Head of Acting, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School 'If you need advice as an aspiring actor, Paul Clayton is the man to go to. A must-have - and a good read too!' Anita Dobson

Author : Sue Porter Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Acting
ISBN : 0966746805

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Secrets of Successful Actors by Sue Porter Henderson Pdf

Author : Bernard Hiller
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781637742211

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The Revolutionary Guide to Acting by Bernard Hiller Pdf

Become the actor you must be to turn your dreams into reality. For over 25 years, Bernard Hiller’s revolutionary techniques and exercises have produced unprecedented success for actors, artists, and performers all around the world. Acting is always evolving, and in The Revolutionary Guide to Acting Bernard shares the latest methods to help you gain vital skills for success in this competitive industry. Set yourself apart at your next audition by using Bernard’s unique techniques, and uncover the secrets to delivering unforgettable performances. Acting is a journey to self-awareness that will lead you to discover your true authenticity, empowering you to become unstoppable in show business. Cultivate the tools you will need for a long-lasting career and, ultimately, a more accomplished and happier life.

Author : Scott Sedita
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780977064144

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Scott Sedita's Guide to Making It in Hollywood by Scott Sedita Pdf

Scott Sedita’s Guide To Making It In Hollywood lays out everything an actor needs to know to launch a career in the entertainment capital of the world! Tapping into his 25 years of experience in the business, renowned Acting Coach, Author and TV personality Scott Sedita breaks down the Three Steps to Success -- Talent, Confidence, Perseverance -- and shows how these elements work together to build a successful acting career. Further, Scott takes a unique approach in highlighting the many Obstacles actors face when pursuing their dream in Hollywood. Scott explains how actors must identify and avoid the Three Steps to Failure -- Distractions, Addictions, Wrong Actions. With his bold, humorous, no-holds-barred approach, Scott guides the reader with practical, easily accessible advice as well as numerous Success Stories of famous actors he’s worked with and how they made it to the top!

Author : Brian O'Neil
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780345807076

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Acting as a Business, Fifth Edition by Brian O'Neil Pdf

The essential handbook for actors—a modern classic—in a newly updated edition. Since its original publication, Acting as a Business has earned a reputation as an indispensable tool for working and aspiring actors. Avoiding the usual advice about persistence and luck, Brian O’Neil provides clear-cut guidelines that will give actors a solid knowledge of the business behind their art. It’s packed with practical information—on everything from what to say in a cover letter to where to stand when performing in an agent’s office—including: -- Tactics for getting an agent, including preparing for the interview -- How to research who will be casting what—and whether there is a role for you—well in advance -- Examples of correspondence to agents and casting directors for both beginning and advanced professionals -- A detailed analysis of the current trend of paying to meet industry personnel -- How to communicate effectively with an agent or personal manager -- Creative ways to use the internet and social media O’Neil has updated Acting as a Business to keep up with the latest show-business trends, making this fifth edition a reference no actor should be without

Author : Mari Lyn Henry
Publisher : Allworth
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1621537064

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The Total Actor by Mari Lyn Henry Pdf

“Mari Lyn offers sage advice.” —Joe Mantegna, Tony Award–winning actor and star of Criminal Minds How to Build an Acting Career and Thrive on Stage The Total Actor is filled with advice on everything a theater actor needs, from preparing for a career on the stage and auditioning to continued growth and exploration. In this honest reexamination of the actor’s journey, veteran actor, casting executive, talent manager, image consultant, and theater historian, Mari Lyn Henry, takes readers on a tour of the craft’s rich history and its transformation over the centuries. Profiles of great figures in theater and their contributions to developing the profession, acting styles, and teaching methods provide invaluable lessons to modern actors. Offering an insider’s guide on pathways to success and achieving professional longevity, Henry’s approach is best described in her own words: “The most important part of any career is preparation, which is connected to career intelligence, investigation, research, having a plan, and importantly, believing in your talent.” Enlightening chapters prepare readers for every challenge and obstacle along the way with topics such as: An appreciation of the history of theater Learning to stand on the shoulders of acting giants Exploring the call to acting The importance of training Marketing skills Managing self-image Preparing a resume and cover note Interview etiquette Tips for successful auditions Achieving success and staying power And much more Sprinkled throughout the chapters are thought-provoking questionnaires, designed to examine the reader’s strengths and define abilities, lifestyle preferences, and survival strategies between engagements. Every actor, whether just starting out or already established, will benefit from Henry’s hard-won and heartfelt advice as she educates, uplifts, entertains, and shares her own experiences, alongside inspiring quotes and anecdotes of stars past and present.

Author : Jenna Fischer
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781944648237

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The Actor's Life by Jenna Fischer Pdf

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.

Author : Jane Drake Brody
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781472573704

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The Actor's Business Plan by Jane Drake Brody Pdf

The Actor's Business Plan is a self-directed practical guide for actors graduating from formal training programs, as well as for those already in the business whose careers need to move ahead more successfully. Using the familiar language of acting training, the book offers a method for the achievement of dreams through a five-year life and career plan giving positive steps to develop a happy life as an actor and as a person. It assists performers to flourish using the same kind of business/career planning that is a necessary part of life for entrepreneurs and business people. This introduction to the acting industry provides essential knowledge not only for how the business actually works, but also describes what casting directors, agents, and managers do, demystifies the role of unions, discusses how much things cost, and offers advice on branding and marketing strategies. It differs from other such handbooks in that it addresses the everyday issues of life, money, and jobs that so frequently destroy an actor's career before it is even begun. While addressing NYC and LA, the guide also gives a regional breakdown for those actors who may wish to begin careers or to settle in other cities. It is loaded with personal stories, and interviews with actors, casting directors, and agents from throughout the US. The Actor's Business Plan is the answer to the common complaint by students that they were not taught how to negotiate the show business world while at school. It is the perfect antidote for this problem and can easily fit into a ten or a thirteen-week class syllabus. Offering support as a personal career coach, empowering the actor to take concrete steps towards their life and career dreams, The Actor's Business Plan: A Career Guide for the Acting Life is a must-have book for actors who are determined to be a part of the professional world .