How to Sell Yourself as an Actor
Author: K. Callan
Publisher: Samuel French
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780961733629
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An Actor's Business
Author: Andrew Reilly
Publisher: Sentient Publications
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 1591810205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA thorough and well-written resource for anyone wanting to understand all facets of the acting business. It covers everything from unions to marketing yourself.
How to Sell Yourself as an Actor
Author: K Callan
Publisher:
Published: 1996-03
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 9781878355058
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCallan's no-nonsense book provides both newly arrived and long-arrived actors the nuts and bolts information about how to be more saleable to casting people, agents, producers and directors. More importantly, she encourages you to call upon your courage, vision and entrepreneurial skills to take your career in your own hands and stop waiting to be asked to work. As rough and as honest as she is, she still offers a way of thinking about this business that will help you retain your sense of humor and your sanity.
The Actor's Guide to Self-Marketing
Author: Carla Renata
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2019-01-01
Total Pages: 207
ISBN-13: 1621535606
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStand Out from the Competition! How do actors sell their personality? What does it take to make a lasting impression? How can actors use their image to achieve their dreams? The Actor's Guide to Self-Marketing answers all these questions and more. With a background in acting and publicity, author Carla Renata has gathered insider info and proven tips to help actors create their own brand and utilize it for success. With The Actor's Guide to Self-Marketing, you will learn how to: Highlight unique traits and skills Distinguish yourself from the crowd Market yourself through social media Angle for your dream role And so much more! Renata's methods have been tested and developed through her branding and social media program, The Branding Buddha, which has been taught online and privately, as well as in group classes at top universities in the United States. Along with tips from her program and extensive background in the field, Renata uses meditative practices and self-actualization to help actors develop their public image and reach their goals with clarity and intention. As she writes, "The mind is everything. What you think, you will become." With The Actor's Guide to Self-Marketing, you'll be well on your way to becoming the actor you really want to be and landing your dream roles.
How to Sell Yourself As an Actor .2 from New York to Los Angeles and Everywhere in Between
Author: K. Callan
Publisher:
Published: 1992-04-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780961733674
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Introverted Actor
Author: Rob Roznowski
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2020-06-27
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 3030416070
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you have to be an extrovert to succeed as an actor? This book offers ideas to create inclusive acting environments where the strengths of the introverted actor are as valued as those of their extroverted counterparts. As this book shows, many introverts are innately drawn to the field of acting, but can often feel inferior to their extroverted peers. From the classroom to professional auditions, from rehearsals to networking events, introverted actors tell their stories to help other actors better understand how to leverage their natural gifts, both onstage and off. In addition, The Introverted Actor helps to reimagine professional and pedagogical approaches for both actor educators and directors by offering actionable advice from seasoned psychology experts, professional actors, and award-winning educators.
Self-management for Actors
Author: Bonnie Gillespie
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780972301978
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Self-Management for Actors will guide you through the process of taking control of your career from the business side of things. There is no secret method, there is no password entry system to the Working Actor Club. What does exist is a simple, self-management concept that allows you to handle the business of your acting career without losing the ability to be a creative artist."--BOOK JACKET.
Acting
Author: Paul Russell
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"ACTING: Make It Your Business, written by a veteran casting director, puts the power to land jobs and thrive in any medium - stage, film, TV, or the Internet - directly into the hands of the actor. This blunt, wise, and often hilarious guide overflows with cutting-edge audition, marketing, and networking strategies, combining traditional techniques with those best suited for the digital age. Well-known actors and powerful agents make cameos throughout, offering newcomers and working professionals alike a clear-eyed, uncensored perspective on survival and advancement within the entertainment industry."--BOOK JACKET.
Act Like It's Your Business
Author: Jonathan Flom
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Published: 2013-07-18
Total Pages: 265
ISBN-13: 0810891603
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany actors treat their profession as a purely artistic endeavor, rarely conceding that there is more to making a living than simply showing up on stage or in front of a camera. By refusing to seriously acknowledge that self-promotion is vital to their livelihoods, many performers can get quickly discouraged by the vicious circle of audition and rejection. However, with a little foresight and planning, actors can learn how to become their own best advocates for a career in the business of show. In Act Like It’s Your Business:Branding and Marketing Strategies for Actors, Jonathan Flom helps actors and others in the arts understand the power of branding. This guide walks the reader through the process of creating a personal brand for a small business and then marketing that brand and broadcasting it through every step of the process—from choosing clothing, arranging headshots, and designing resumes to selecting a repertoire, building a website, obtaining business cards, and networking. Flom also offers advice on such real-world issues as goal-setting, finances, contracts, and day jobs and provides insight and guidance on how to approach agents, auditions, and casting directors. A book of empowerment meant to shift the balance of control to actors themselves, Act Like It’s Your Business is aimed atprofessional performers as well as students who are getting ready to transition from college to career. Structured logically and step by step, this accessible guide will become the standard for nearly anyone hoping to build an enduring career in the performing arts.
Auditioning
Author: Joanna Merlin
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2001-05-08
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 0375725377
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTheater veteran and acting teacher Joanna Merlin has written the definitive guide to auditioning for stage and screen, bringing to it a valuable dual perspective. She has spent her career on both sides of the auditioning process, both as an award-winning casting director who has worked with Harold Prince, Bernard Bertolucci, and James Ivory, and as an accomplished actor herself. In this highly informative and accessible book, Merlin provides everything the actor needs to achieve self-confidence and artistic honesty–from the most basic practical tips to an in-depth framework for preparing a part. Filled with advice from the most esteemed people in the business, such as James Lapine, Nora Ephron, and Stephen Sondheim, and charged with tremendous wisdom and compassion, this indispensable resource will arm the reader to face an actor's greatest challenge: getting the part.
