The Professional Actor's Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call

The Professional Actor's Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call
by: Julio Agustin Western Connecticut State (Author), Kathleen Potts The City College of New Y
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication Date: 2024/2/6
Language: English
Print Length: 228 pages
ISBN-10: 1538188864
ISBN-13: 9781538188866
Book Description
While there are many books that attempt to teach people how to act, there are few that show aspiring actors what it takes to succeed as a working professional. The Professional Actor’s Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call provides struggling artists—stage and screen actors, dancers, singers—with strategies that will help them successfully negotiate every stage of their careers. This second edition provides vital updates to reflect the current industry:Post-pandemic shifts in the industryInclusive languageAdditional resources specific to various affinity groupsVideo auditions and self-tapes, including strategies for online auditionsJulio Agustin and Kathleen Potts address a myriad of topics such as resumes, headshots, rep books, audition nerves, and marketing plans. Other strategies address how to network, how to finance your early career, and even how to organize a home studio. Featuring sample resumes, insights from industry experts, and a new chapter by audition coach Casey Miko on how to “Generate an Extraordinary Video Submission,” this book offers invaluable industry guidance. Along with audition manuals and repertoire binders, The Professional Actor’s Handbook is a vital reference that belongs on every actor’s bookshelf, from recent college graduates to seasoned professionals.
About the Author
While there are many books that attempt to teach people how to act, there are few that show aspiring actors what it takes to succeed as a working professional. The Professional Actor’s Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call provides struggling artists—stage and screen actors, dancers, singers—with strategies that will help them successfully negotiate every stage of their careers. This second edition provides vital updates to reflect the current industry:Post-pandemic shifts in the industryInclusive languageAdditional resources specific to various affinity groupsVideo auditions and self-tapes, including strategies for online auditionsJulio Agustin and Kathleen Potts address a myriad of topics such as resumes, headshots, rep books, audition nerves, and marketing plans. Other strategies address how to network, how to finance your early career, and even how to organize a home studio. Featuring sample resumes, insights from industry experts, and a new chapter by audition coach Casey Miko on how to “Generate an Extraordinary Video Submission,” this book offers invaluable industry guidance. Along with audition manuals and repertoire binders, The Professional Actor’s Handbook is a vital reference that belongs on every actor’s bookshelf, from recent college graduates to seasoned professionals. Read more