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Author : Maurice Kowalewski Lewis,Rosemary R. Lewis
Publisher : Gorham House Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0929149025
Provides answers to hundreds of questions about acting in Hollywood.
Author : Ingrid Torrance
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781609111670
Do you have a burning desire to make it as an actor in the entertainment industry? Do you find yourself wondering what steps to take, wondering where to start? It may be how you're doing it or what you're not doing! Actor and writer Ingrid Torrance has been in the entertainment industry for over fifteen years and knows the in's and out's of how to make it or break it in the industry. Her guidebook is a must-have if you're in the first stages of your career or if you're a burgeoning actor because her formula works. Learn how to kick start your acting career by taking the right steps first, learn what to do and what not to do at an audition, and glean a basic understanding of how the industry works. The industry does change, but the basics stay the same. ACT! is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow book that will provide you with everything you need to start turning your dream into a reality. Ingrid Torrance is an actor, writer, producer and director and has appeared in numerous television series and movies. She has been nominated for a Leo Award as Best Actress, and has been an acting teacher for 15 years and an acting coach on set and off for 12. Ms. Torrance was featured in Entertainment Weekly as a "Breakout" Actress. She is currently writing her next instructional book for actors and a fiction novel. She lives in Canada. Visit her website at: www.ingridtorrance.com. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ACT-AStepbyStepGuidetoStartingYourActingCareer.html
Author : Uta Hagen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1991-08-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780684190402
Theoretically, the actor ought to be more sound in mind and body than other people, since he learns to understand the psychological problems of human beings when putting his own passions, his loves, fears, and rages to work in the service of the characters he plays. He will learn to face himself, to hide nothing from himself -- and to do so takes an insatiable curiosity about the human condition. from the Prologue Uta Hagen, one of the world's most renowned stage actresses, has also taught acting for more than forty years at the HB Studio in New York. Her first book, Respect for Acting, published in 1973, is still in print and has sold more than 150,000 copies. In her new book, A Challenge for the Actor, she greatly expands her thinking about acting in a work that brings the full flowering of her artistry, both as an actor and as a teacher. She raises the issue of the actor's goals and examines the specifics of the actor's techniques. She goes on to consider the actor's relationship to the physical and psychological senses. There is a brilliantly conceived section on the animation of the body and mind, of listening and talking, and the concept of expectation. But perhaps the most useful sections in this book are the exercises that Uta Hagen has created and elaborated to help the actor learn his craft. The exercises deal with developing the actor's physical destination in a role; making changes in the self serviceable in the creation of a character; recreating physical sensations; bringing the outdoors on stage; finding occupation while waiting; talking to oneself and the audience; and employing historical imagination. The scope and range of Uta Hagen here is extraordinary. Her years of acting and teaching have made her as finely seasoned an artist as the theatre has produced.
Author : Cathy Reinking,Cathy Reinking Csa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Acting
ISBN : 0985882816
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!"
Author : Rebecca Nahas
Publisher : Crown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : STANFORD:36105005337980
Author : Larry Garrison,Wallace Wang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781118053904
Provides the expert advice you need to get your big break! Jump-start your career and land that paying part From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. 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. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun
Author : Theresa Layne
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519404182
As a 30- year acting veteran and theater arts instructor, Theresa Layne has spent countless hours sharing her knowledge with new actors. Now, she has finally written down everything she knows about how to get acting jobs without wasting time and money. Learn how to: * Find the best acting classes * Take a winning headshot without busting your budget * Format an actor resume and cover letter * Network online for film and theater jobs * Produce a showcase * Set up an in home studio, teleprompter, and video audition * Write, film, and edit short Vine and YouTube videos * Create a winning demo reel * Get an agent * Contact film producers and casting directors in pre-production in your area BONUS Ten Steps to Success Checklist
Author : Glenn Alterman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781621531081
This is the definitive insider's guide to getting ahead in the worlds of theater, film, and commercials. Packed with both innovative strategies and practical advice, it covers how to obtain the perfect headshot; prepare for interviews and auditions; select flattering monologues; create professional-looking resumes and cover letters; compose promotional mailings and videos; produce an original play, video or film; launch a theater company; and much more. New sections include information on actor training; voice, speech and voiceovers; using the Internet for self-promotion; daytime serials; and interviews with working professionals from every realm of entertainment.
Author : Cicely Berry
Publisher : Random House
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780753546925
Voice and the Actor is the first classic work by Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company and world-famous voice teacher. Encapsulating her renowned method of teaching voice production, the exercises in this straightforward, no-nonsense guide will develop relaxation, breathing and muscular control - without which no actor or speaker can achieve their full potential. Illustrated with passages used in Cicely Berry's own teaching, Voice and the Actor is the essential first step towards speaking a text with truth and meaning. Inspiring and practical, her words will be a revelation for beginner and professional alike.
Author : Jenna Fischer
Publisher : BenBella Books
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781944648237
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 : Melissa Kennedy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533352992
Invaluable Advice To Maximize Your Chances Of Succeeding In Your Acting Career Anyone who is thinking about pursuing an acting career needs to know that it's not an easy journey. In fact, acting is one of the toughest businesses in the world to break into. It's a journey of constant struggle, cut-throat competition and rejection - lots of rejection. It requires a tremendous amount of inner strength and sheer passion in a business with way too many actors and too few parts. If you have that burning passion, if you believe you are truly talented and are serious about becoming an actor, than by all means, pursue your dream! If you think you have the persistence and resolve required to pursue an acting career then this book is for you. This book does not downplay or sugar-coat the difficulties and obstacles that you as a budding actor will face - it actually highlights them because it is vital that you form a realistic picture of what you are up against. Knowing just what to expect will save you a lot of disillusionment and misery in the long run. At the same time, this book will arm you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to break into the acting world and land your first film role. You will learn: How to lay the foundation for a successful acting career The basic skills you must get under your belt to become an actor How to perfect the art of auditioning What casting directors look for in an actor Whether or not you need an agent How to handle rejection Why networking is important This book also packed with additional tips, techniques and trivia that that will inform and amuse you, while arming you with the best tools you can have to pursue your dream of becoming an actor. Purchase your copy now!
Author : Chrys Salt
Publisher : Methuen Drama
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001-09-20
Category : Drama
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110438053
A brand new edition of the essential guide to developing your acting career. Full of practical advice, this offers a level-headed appraisal of the challenges actors face today.
Author : Chris Agos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9798988175315
Acting careers don't just happen, they're built. There are plenty of people being paid to act! But getting started as a professional can be tricky. Are you long on talent but short on experience and industry connections? Finding it hard to know where to begin and build a strategy for success? Have you gone down the acting social media/podcast/video rabbit hole? What if you had a simple guide to starting and developing a professional acting career? The Missing Link To The Acting Profession Today's actors come from all walks of life. You don't need to go to a particular school or run with a particular crowd. What you need is a plan that casts a wide net to give you the best chance of success. Whether you feel called to act or see it as a side hustle, The Actor's Startup Guide leads you to your first paid acting job, helping you spend less time figuring out the details and more time doing what you love. Chris Agos, career actor and author of The Voice Over Startup Guide, walks you through six ways to break into professional acting no matter where you live or how or little experience you have. You'll gain insight into opportunities that you'd never have thought possible. You'll learn: A proven strategy for building a sustainable acting career no matter where you live. The six most reliable and repeatable areas of work for actors, and how to get started in each. The most effective ways to develop your acting skills. Essential tools and resources that actors should never be without. How not to get a talent agent or manager. How much actors earn in each work category. And much more. This book is not focused on up-selling other products, this is an essential guide for emerging actors who want to pursue a rewarding, sustainable acting career.
Author : Si Sayed Ibrahim Abuelmagd DM,sayed abuelmagd
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 151417393X
Have you ever dreamed of one day becoming a famous Hollywood actor? If so, the first thing you need to realize is that this dream can become a reality if you're willing to put in the time, training, dedication, passion and patience required to make it in Hollywood. If you've always wondered how to become a film or television actor, then here are the secrets in this book that may not get you the role of a lifetime, but they will help you to treat your acting career as a career and not simply as something you choose to do for fun. Grab moments when they happen The only method to deal with yourself as an actor or an actress is to follow the emotional truth of what you have to do under the imaginary circumstances because if you have the emotion, it infects you and the audience. And as you develop, you become confident. You come to believe in what you're doing and trust it because it's out of you. Believe that everything worth achieving isn't beyond your capacity. The thing is to persist, not back off, fight your fight, pay your dues, and carry on. Effort is all; continue and you may get there despite everything. This book is one of the best books on acting around as it helps give you a brief insight into what an inspiring artist has in mind. You come to acting through feeling it, not intellectualizing it. In that you need to actually do it to feel it. It takes a long time, a lot of discipline and perseverance, but it is an extremely rewarding pursuit. The book helps as a guide post, but it is by no means that road that you will need to travel to develop your art. There are several Life's Lessons in this book and it will become THE reference for actors around the globe. This gives you the information that acting classes don't -the BUSINESS of acting. It is updated with the latest information and trends in the business, as well as updated technologies. This book will make you remember the importance of community, and how vital it is to connect with others-not only as an actor, but as a human being. This is one you'll return to over and over as you first start building your career and the tools to build it with, and then again at each stage thereafter. Honestly, there is just too much information, expertise, and insight in this wonderful book to absorb quickly. Each chapter is specific, detailed and up to date.This book is for all the actors who are just starting out in their career. It is for every actor who has been struggling for years and just can't seem to catch a break.This could be the most useful and concise of all the books you have on the acting business. Finish reading it the second time and must say that you still find it enjoyable and informative. It's an easy read with decent sized text. All is filled with a lot of useful information for anyone desiring to get ahead in the acting business. The book gives tons of useful advice on what to do to get ahead in your acting career. It also gives you the perspective of the least understood job in this business. The overall objectives of this book are: -To increase the student's critical thinking skills in analyzing the theme of the films and the actor's characterization. -To develop the student's acting skills through exercises designed to encourage the actor's continual search for logical character behavior. -To develop the student's acting skills through specific exercises and scene study that focuses on the tenets of Method acting and the understanding of subtext in character development. -To develop the student's writing skills through the writing of character analysis and by keeping a journal of notes and ideas pertaining to film characterization. -To develop the student's awareness of fundamental differences between acting for film and acting on stage.
Author : Jo Kelly
Publisher : Background Actors Seminars
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0977187802
