{"product_id":"breaking-into-acting-for-dummies-9781119789697","title":"Breaking into Acting For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstand the businesssideofyourshowbizcareer We all know acting can be a glitteringwhirl of glamourplushred carpets,simplydivineoutfits,huge sums ofmoney, and oh, the parties!But what a lot ofwannabeactors forget is thatittakesa lot ofpractical workto get to the flashbulbs of your first premiere,and that the savviest actors put as much stress on thebusinessside of the profession as they do on theshow.BreakingIntoActing For Dummiesdemystifies the behind-the-curtain side of showbiz to help you understand how itreallyworks, who the decision-makers are, what they're looking for when they're picking talent, and how to get them on your side.Ifyoutrulywant to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, you'll wantto have awell-thumbedcopy of this book alongside yourpile of scripts. Written by twofriendlyinsiders, thisguide takes you behind the scenesto help youmap out yourplan of attack, showing you how to open doorsand keep them openand use your time wisely, so you're not breaking a leg rushing fromonerandom audition toanother.You'll understand how to flesh out your professional persona as thoroughly as a movie part,craft your resume asminutelyas a script, and judge theangleofyour headshots and webcam appearances asintimatelyas anydirector.Once you've masteredtheseskills,it'stime to go to market asyour own publicity department,buildingyourmedia andonline presence untileveryone who's anyone knowsexactlywho you are. Understand different acting marketsfromtheater to commercialsNetwork in-person and onlineBuild your image via resumes, head shots, and webcamKeep a firm grip on the financial side Whether you're studying, ahopefulamateur,or have beentreading the boardsfor a while,thisis yourbreakthroughscript forsucceeding in the business of acting, andforlearning how to playyour ultimaterole: yourself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Figuring Out the Business of Acting 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Staying on Top of the Changes in Show Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the World of Acting 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Need to Succeed 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn attention-grabbing head shot 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA five-star acting resume 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolished talent 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Your First Steps in Show Business 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing yourself 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your first ally: An agent 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowcasing your talent: Auditioning 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Many Ways to Make Money as an Actor 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Money (A Little or a Lot) 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect from an Acting Career 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Discovering How Show Business Has Changed and Adapted\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Business of Show Business 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking It “from the Top” — It All Begins with an Idea 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling an Idea 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducing a Script 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing into Production 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAction: It’s Showtime! 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleaning Up in Post-Production 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistributing the Product 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: From Agents, Managers, and Unions: Introducing the Movers and Shakers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProducers: The Champions of Every Project 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirectors: The Bosses on the Set 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriters: The Idea Makers 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Studios: The Ones That Make Everything Possible 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancing a project 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing and distributing a project 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting Directors: The Gatekeepers 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgents: Your Door to Show Business 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal and Business Managers: The Guiding Forces Behind the Scenes 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActors: The Talent in Front of the Spotlight 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnions: An Actor’s Best Friend 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActors’ Equity Association 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Packaging and Marketing Yourself 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Making a Great First Impression with a Head Shot and Samples of Your Work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Head Shot: An Actor’s Calling Card 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Variations on the Standard 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe commercial head shot 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe theatrical shot 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Perfect Head Shot 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring a professional photographer 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the right look 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of your photo session 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Your Head Shot Ready 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublicizing Your Head Shot with a Twist 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Problems with Head Shots 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs that really you? 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical problems: You look great but your head shot still stinks 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Film to Represent Your Work 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Creating a Five-Star Acting Resume\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the Basics of Creating a Resume 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an Online Resume 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Info to Include 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour name, union membership, and contact information 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour physical characteristics 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour acting experience and education 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour knowledge of special skills 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Resume No-Nos 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Sample Resumes 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe beginner’s resume 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe intermediate actor’s resume 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe veteran’s resume 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Training to Improve Your Acting Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Art of Auditioning: Taking Classes 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefiting from an auditioning class 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvancing your auditioning skills 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Performing Skills 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStand-up comedy workshops 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImprovisation classes 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeech and accent coaching 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSinging and dancing lessons 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Physical Fitness Skills 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Unique Skills 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Taking Your First Steps into Show Business 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Representing Yourself, Networking, and Promoting Yourself on Websites\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking for Your Own Work 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelying on the actors’ unions 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in touch 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading trade publications 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing casting websites and social media 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact casting directors on your own 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvertising Yourself 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowcasing Yourself 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Seeking Representation: An Agent, Manager, and\/or an Entertainment Attorney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 89\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDifferentiating between Agents, Managers, and Entertainment Attorneys 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Ball Rolling to Find Representation 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering potential representation 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContacting potential representation 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalling for an appointment 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying determined and be positive 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing with Prospective Representation 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for your interview 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving for your interview 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting yourself during your interview 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnding the interview 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigning On with an Agent 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Your Agent 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying in touch 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing your agent’s advice 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing auditioning information with your agent 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReleasing Your Agent 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting your agent go: Why you’d want to 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving your agent: The how-to 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Auditioning: The Art of What You Need to Know\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Types of Auditions 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing to open casting calls (cattle calls) 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttending casting auditions 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning from Home 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for an Audition 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning ahead of time 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding what to wear 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrooming 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArriving at the Audition or Callback 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpressing a Casting Director 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning: What to Expect 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking your lines 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your exit 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for the Next Audition 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating yourself 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting on with your life 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoping for the Best That Can Happen: The Callback 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Rejection 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying Thank You 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Understanding Diversity Challenges in Show Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining Who You Are in the World of Diversity 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Representation 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeking Diversity in Casting 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging Diversity in the Academy and Emmy Awards 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Adapting to Difficult Personalities\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Professionals 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating the casting director with respect 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing respect to the director on set 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering other professionals 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespecting Your Fellow Actor 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespecting Everyone on the Set 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Scoping Out the Markets 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Acting in Film and Television\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanding a Job 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilming from Different Locations Using Your Computer and Phone 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing in Front of the Camera Versus Acting on the Stage 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFine-Tuning Your Performance on Film 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying to the camera 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing consistently with different takes 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessfully acting scenes out of order 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHitting your mark 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing different shots 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with close-ups 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming on a Set 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA typical day on the set 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do when your scene’s done 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticipating in Post-Production: Looping 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGaining Experience and Exposure by Working in Different Markets 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Acting in Commercials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How a Commercial Gets Made 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for a Career in Commercials 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a class or workshop 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying working actors 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring a commercial agent or manager 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning for a Commercial Role 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFitting the part 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your part 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling yourself during the audition 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Market for Commercials 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Wonderful New World of Commercials 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Acting in Theater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Your Skills Onstage 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGearing Up for a Theatrical Career 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the academic route 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePounding the pavement 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning for Theater 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding auditions 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing prepared 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing Yourself with Stage Types 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProscenium stages 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrust stages 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArena stages 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRehearsing for a Play 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRead-through 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBlocking with stage directions 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScene work 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork-throughs 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRun-throughs 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechnical rehearsals 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDress rehearsals 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in Different Markets 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Performing without Being Seen: Voice-Over Acting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You Need to Succeed in Voice-Over Acting 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s that you say? Speaking clearly 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoice versatility 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting testing: Playing to the microphone 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining for a Voice-Over Career 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Voice-Over Work 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing Your Demo 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding all the right stuff 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaying down the tracks 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording subsequent demo 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting an Agent or Manager 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning for Voice-Over Work 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Paid as a Voice-Over Actor 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Working As an Extra\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelving into the Glamorous World of an Extra 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing types of extras 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting work as an extra 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining a day in the life of an extra 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Advantages of Being an Extra 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the technical business of show business 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying the acting side of filmmaking 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNetworking with fellow actors 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a little (emphasis on “little”) money 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvancing Your Career Beyond an Extra 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Getting Your Kid into Show Biz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering the Commitment 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes your kid really want to do this? 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo you really want to do this? 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting goals for you and your child 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Acting Options 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTV commercials 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilm and TV shows 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheater 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating the Biz of Child Acting 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting as a proud parent of a child actor 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcuring the paperwork 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching out for your child’s welfare 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestricting time on the set 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEducating on the set 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging all that money 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping Your Child Deal with the Ups and Downs of Show Business 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Managing Your Money as an Actor 239\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Don’t Get Ripped Off! Avoiding Con Games, Scams, and Self-Destruction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Elements of a Con Game 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hook — Baiting the suckers 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe line — Exploiting your trust 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe sinker — Taking your money 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposing Common Show Business Con Games 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFake screen tests 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhony agents 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShoddy photographers 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorthless acting schools 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleazy casting directors 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeaningless beauty pageants 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShady get-rich-quick schemes 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Dishonesty 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential problems with non-union productions 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnscrupulous business managers 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCasting and networking parties 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMissing residuals 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtect Yourself: Beating the Con at His Own Game 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Your Own Worst Enemy 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with drug abuse 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparating sex from show business 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with alcohol and drug addiction 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurbing excessive spending 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding criminal activities 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling emotional and psychological problems 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Working to Pay Your Bills until You Hit It Big\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering What Kind of Employment You Want 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting temporary work 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting full or part-time work 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering supplemental work 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking for Yourself 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Job That Pays You to Be Entertaining 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching traffic school 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming on the street 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmusing patrons at an amusement park 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntertaining the kiddies 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatering to the public or the acting crowd 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking in a film or television studio 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading scripts for payment 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinning big on a game show 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing a song and dance in a casino 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming on a cruise ship 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing in an interactive play 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading for actors during auditions 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting “extra” time in the studio 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Managing Your Finances\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Your Money 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaving it! 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with income taxes 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging yourself out of debt 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvesting your earnings 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiving Well Without Going Broke 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with housing expenses 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating cheaply 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying clothes 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Quit Your Day Job 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 283\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Myths Debunked about Show Business\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #1: Show Business is Closed to Outsiders 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #2: It’s Who You Know, Not What You Know 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #3: Only the Young and the Beautiful Get Work 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #4: You Have to Move to L.A., Vancouver, or New York to Succeed 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #5: Plastic Surgery and Body Implants Get You Work 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #6: You Have to Sacrifice Your Principles 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #7: You Can Break into Show Business by Taking Off Your Clothes 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe myth of posing nude 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe myth of sleeping with someone famous or powerful 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe myth of appearing in adult movies 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #8: You Can Be Discovered and Made into a Star 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #9: The Right Agent, Manager, Coach Can Get You Work 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth #10: Show Business Will Destroy You 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Traits of Successful Actors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespecting Other People’s Time 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Ahead 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Flexible and Adaptable 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Professional 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow a professional actor behaves 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing professionally with your agent 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing professionally with casting directors 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing professionally on the set 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Yourself 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Well-Groomed 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Persistent 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Mind-Altering Substances 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Willing to Improve Yourself 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelieving in Yourself 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Ten Tips for Improving As an Actor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Art of Auditioning 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing How to Audition and Act for the Camera 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuditioning for the camera 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActing for the camera 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpecting the Unexpected: Improvising 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Sense of Humor 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming Stage Fright 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Human Psychology 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping Your Voice and Improving Your Body 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour voice 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour body 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining a Reliable Source of Income 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Guaranteed Failure 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Sharp 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Ten Ways to Act Just for the Fun of It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin a Community Theater Group 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecome a Storyteller 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoin an Improvisational Group 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer at Your Local School Drama Department 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePut on a Play for a Charity 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppear in a Student Film 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork as an Extra 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVolunteer at Your Local Museum 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppear on Public Access TV 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProduce Your Own YouTube Show 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 319\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407153471831,"sku":"9781119789697","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119789697.jpg?v=1730498355","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/breaking-into-acting-for-dummies-9781119789697","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}