Understand the business side of your showbiz career
We all know acting can be a glittering whirl of glamour--plush red
carpets, simply divine outfits, huge sums of money, and oh, the parties!
But what a lot of wannabe actors forget is that it takes a lot of
practical work to get to the flashbulbs of your first premiere, and that
the savviest actors put as much stress on the business side of the
profession as they do on the show. Breaking Into Acting For Dummies
demystifies the behind-the-curtain side of showbiz to help you
understand how it really works, who the decision-makers are, what
they're looking for when they're picking talent, and how to get them on
your side. If you truly want to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo
DiCaprio, you'll want to have a well-thumbed copy of this book alongside
your pile of scripts.
Written by two friendly insiders, this guide takes you behind the scenes
to help you map out your plan of attack, showing you how to open
doors--and keep them open--and use your time wisely, so you're not
breaking a leg rushing from one random audition to another. You'll
understand how to flesh out your professional persona as thoroughly as a
movie part, craft your resume as minutely as a script, and judge the
angle of your headshots and webcam appearances as intimately as any
director. Once you've mastered these skills, it's time to go to market
as your own publicity department, building your media and online
presence until everyone who's anyone knows exactly who you are.
- Understand different acting markets--from theater to commercials
- Network in-person and online
- Build your image via resumes, head shots, and webcam
- Keep a firm grip on the financial side
Whether you're studying, a hopeful amateur, or have been treading the
boards for a while, this is your breakthrough script for succeeding in
the business of acting, and for learning how to play your ultimate role:
yourself.
