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Veteran character actor David Dean Bottrell draws on his 35+ tumultuous years of work in the entertainment industry to offer a guide to breaking in, making a living, and making a life in the fabulous trenches of show business. Covers every facet of the business, including: 

-        Capturing the perfect headshot
-        Starting (and maintaining) your network
-        Picking an agent
-        Audition do’s and don’ts
-        Joining the union(s): SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity Association (AEA)
-        On stage vs on screen
-        Paying the bills
-        Self-promotion
-        Late bloomers
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      Publisher: Ten Speed Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 19/02/2019
      ISBN13: 9780399581908, 978-0399581908
      ISBN10: 0399581901
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Veteran character actor David Dean Bottrell draws on his 35+ tumultuous years of work in the entertainment industry to offer a guide to breaking in, making a living, and making a life in the fabulous trenches of show business. Covers every facet of the business, including: 

      -        Capturing the perfect headshot
      -        Starting (and maintaining) your network
      -        Picking an agent
      -        Audition do’s and don’ts
      -        Joining the union(s): SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity Association (AEA)
      -        On stage vs on screen
      -        Paying the bills
      -        Self-promotion
      -        Late bloomers
      -  

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