The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acting
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acting

Author: John Malone

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2001-06-01

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 1436293855

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You're no idiot, of course. You've got tons of talent, but when it comes to bringing it centerstage you feel like you're just winging it. You love the smell of the greasepaint and the roar of the crowd, but you're not sure how to follow your dream. Don't overreact! 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acting' will help you hone your thespain skills and step into the limelight! In this 'Complete Idiot's Guide', you get: -Auditioning etiquette and tips on making a strong impression. -Rehearsal rigor, from read-throughs and blocking to taking stage directions and dealing with backstage gossip. -Tips on balancing theatrics with other obligations like school, work, and your family. -Tons more reasons why acting is important, from how it affects your everyday life to how it could help get you a scholarship or a promotion.

Summer Theatre Directory 2009
Summer Theatre Directory 2009

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9780933919693

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A national guide to summer employment for performers, designers, directors, staff, and techs. Includes combined auditions information, and features summer opportunities at over 350 summer theatres & 80 training programs.

How to Make it in Musicals
How to Make it in Musicals

Author: Michael Allen

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13:

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The author starts with the very basics and guides the performer (and also the parents of the youngest beginners) through every aspect of the training and career development needed to bring the curtain up on a life of performing. Drawing on the expertise of dozens of show business professionals, theis manual gives you advice and guidance on: vocal training -- finding a good dance studio -- learning to act -- promoting yourself -- the performing unions -- contracts -- agents, managers, and casting directors -- starting out in paying jobs -- working in New York and overseas -- auditioning.