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The Professional Actor's Handbook
From Casting Call to Curtain Call
- 229 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Pursuing an acting career is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication, and the ability to shrug off rejection. It also requires an ability to navigate the pitfalls of an often precarious profession. While there are many books that attempt to teach people how to act, there are few books that show individuals what it takes to succeed as a working professional.
The Professional Actor's Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call provides individuals with strategies that will help them successfully negotiate every stage of their careers. From recent college graduates to seasoned professionals looking to transition their careers to the next level, this book is a much needed guide. Among the many topics covered in this book, the authors demonstrate how to:
Create a Captivating ResumeTake a "Perfect" HeadshotCompile a Complete Rep BookConquer Audition NervesEstablish an Online PresenceFinance a Developing Career
Other strategies address how to network, how to survive while building a performing arts career, and even how to organize your home office. Featuring sample resumes and business cards, insights from industry expertsâincluding agents and casting directorsâand a list of resources, this book offers invaluable guidanceâincluding advice on how to negotiate a contract. Along with audition manuals and repertoire binders, The Professional Actor's Handbook is a vital reference that belongs on every aspiring performer's bookshelf.
The Professional Actor's Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call provides individuals with strategies that will help them successfully negotiate every stage of their careers. From recent college graduates to seasoned professionals looking to transition their careers to the next level, this book is a much needed guide. Among the many topics covered in this book, the authors demonstrate how to:
Create a Captivating ResumeTake a "Perfect" HeadshotCompile a Complete Rep BookConquer Audition NervesEstablish an Online PresenceFinance a Developing Career
Other strategies address how to network, how to survive while building a performing arts career, and even how to organize your home office. Featuring sample resumes and business cards, insights from industry expertsâincluding agents and casting directorsâand a list of resources, this book offers invaluable guidanceâincluding advice on how to negotiate a contract. Along with audition manuals and repertoire binders, The Professional Actor's Handbook is a vital reference that belongs on every aspiring performer's bookshelf.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I. BRANDING STRATEGIES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ACTOR
- Success Strategy 1. Define Your Unique Selling Points
- Success Strategy 2. Build Your Brand by Following the Stars
- Part II. SUCCESS STRATEGIES FOR THE STAGE AND SCREEN
- Success Strategy 3. Create a Captivating Resume
- Success Strategy 4. Take That âPerfectâ Headshot
- Success Strategy 5. Write a Standout Cover Letter
- Success Strategy 6. Compile a Complete Rep Book
- Success Strategy 7. Practice Preparation
- Success Strategy 8. Conquer Audition Nerves
- Part III. MARKETING AND NETWORKING STRATEGIES FOR THE SUCCESSFUL PERFORMER
- Success Strategy 9. Execute a Marketing Plan
- Success Strategy 10. Establish Your Team
- Success Strategy 11. Cultivate a Mentor
- Success Strategy 12. Get âThemâ to Trust You
- Success Strategy 13. Network!
- Success Strategy 14. Follow Up for Superior Results
- Part IV. OFFSTAGE AND PROFESSIONALIZATION STRATEGIES
- Success Strategy 15. Organize Your Home Office
- Success Strategy 16. Finance Your Developing Career
- Success Strategy 17. Negotiate a Profitable Contract
- Epilogue
- Resources
- Index
- About the Authors