 How
to Sell Yourself as an Actor by K Callan
"This tough little book makes it clear that
an actor in America is a small businessman selling a product that nobody
particularly wants. Waiting for someone to place an order won't do. ...K
Callan shows the young actor how to maintain dignity while merchandising
the product." (Los Angeles Times)
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Hollywood
USA: How to Get into the Movie Business without Moving to Los Angeles or New York
by Randal Patrick and Phil Kramer
Although Pete and Paul admit you can do a little
acting elsewhere, we feel the places to be are New York City or Hollywood,
California. We haven't read this book, but a reviewer states the
following:
"An easy to use step by step guide to the acting business right
in your hometown. Including a state by state directory of Casting
Directors and Agents. Plus helpful information on how the casting
process works and how to find out about auditions in your area. Also you
learn about the Unions, the photographers and how to get your Child
started in the lucrative business of commercials."
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| Acting: A Beginner's Guide
by MJ Wilson
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| Let's Put on a Show!
A Beginner's Theatre Handbook for Young Actors by Adrea Gibbs
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| Your
Film Acting Career: How to Break into the Movies & TV & Survive in
Hollywood by MK Lewis and Rosemary R Lewis
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| The
Playing Is the Thing: Learning the Art of Acting through Games and
Exercises by Anita Jesse
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| Let
the Part Play You: A Practical Approach to the Actor's Creative Process
by Anita Jesse
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| Act
Right by Mara Purl and Erin Gray
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| Acting:
The First Six Lessons by Richard Boleslavsky
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| An
Actor's Guide: Your First Year in Hollywood by Michael Saint Nicholas
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 The
Los Angeles Agent Book: Get the Agent You Need for the Career You Want
or
The
New York Agent Book: Get the Agent You Need for the Career You Want
by K. Callan
The Bible for actors who take
their business seriously, The Los Angeles Agent Book is the prototype for
any actor's guide to agents. From basic contact information to background
on the agents and agencies, there is no other book that is so meticulously
researched and filled with so much information. Profiles of nearly 100 Los
Angeles theatrical agents include their contact information, background,
size of their client lists, and names from their client list. This
easy-to-read guide explains what agents do, the clients they are looking
for, how to evaluate agents, how to be your own first agent. Callan speaks
from experience and with authority about:
 | - what actors have the right to expect of an agent |
| - how to contact an agent |
| - how to dress and how to behave in the meeting |
| - how and when to leave an agent plus a whole list of
class resources, from teachers to photographers, to web addresses for
unions, theater schools, internships and show business information! |
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