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This handbook provides strategies that help actors successfully negotiate every stage of their careers. The second edition includes updated language for greater inclusivity; updates on new technology; post-pandemic strategies for self-tapes and online submissions; and a bonus chapter on video submissions, virtual auditions, and content creation.
List of contents
Foreword by Elizabeth Parkinson
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Branding Strategies for the Professional Actor
Success Strategy 1: Define Your Unique Selling Points
Success Strategy 2: Build Your Brand by Following the Stars
Part II: Success Strategies for the Stage & Screen
Success Strategy 3: Create a Captivating Resume
Success Strategy 4: Take That "Perfect" Headshot
Success Strategy 5: Write a Standout Cover Letter
Success Strategy 6: Compile a Complete Rep Book
Success Strategy 7: Practice Preparation
Success Strategy 8: Conquer Audition Nerves
Part III: Marketing & Networking Strategies for the Successful Performer
Success Strategy 9: Execute a Marketing Plan
Success Strategy 10: Establish Your Team
Success Strategy 11: Cultivate a Mentor
Success Strategy 12: Get "Them" to Trust You
Success Strategy 13: Network!
Success Strategy 14: Follow Up for Superior Results
Part IV: Offstage and Professionalization Strategies
Success Strategy 15: Organize Your Home Studio
Success Strategy 16: Finance Your Developing Career
Success Strategy 17: Negotiate a Profitable Contract
Bonus Chapter
Epilogue
Resources
Index
About the Authors
About the author
Julio Agustin is an assistant professor of theatre and dance at James Madison University. He has performed in six Broadway shows—including Chicago and Fosse—and runs a monthly audition studio in New York City, The Transition Workshop. Kathleen Potts is an academic, dramaturge, and award-winning playwright on faculty at The City College of New York, CUNY.
