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Informationen zum Autor Larry Garrison is a producer and has worked as an actor in both film and television. Wallace Wang is a successful stand-up comedian and the author of numerous bestselling "For Dummies" books. Klappentext Provides the expert advice you need to get your big break! Jump-start your career and land that paying part From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. Discover how to market yourself, choose a dynamic head shot, create a stellar acting resume, join unions, and pay the bills while you pursue your acting dreams. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English ' Get in, get out' information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun Zusammenfassung This guide aims to provide the expert advice needed to get your break! jump-start your career and land that paying part. From preparing for auditions to finding an agent! this guide covers what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: Figuring Out the Business of Acting; Chapter 1: Opening the Door to Show Business; Chapter 2: Discovering How Show Business Really Works; Chapter 3: From Agents to Unions: Introducing the Movers and Shakers of Show Business; Part II: Packaging and Marketing Yourself; Chapter 4: Making a Great First Impression with a Head Shot; Chapter 5: Creating a Five-Star Acting Resume; Chapter 6: Training to Improve Your Acting Skills; Part III: Taking Your First Steps into Show Business; Chapter 7: Getting Seen by the Industry: Promoting Yourself; Chapter 8: Finding and Working with an Agent; Chapter 9: Auditioning; Part IV: Scoping Out the Markets; Chapter 10: Acting in Film and Television; Chapter 11: Acting in Commercials; Chapter 12: Acting in Theater; Chapter 13: Performing Without Being Seen: Voice-Over Acting; Chapter 14: Working as an Extra; Chapter 15: Getting Your Kid into Show Biz; Part V: Managing Your Money as an Actor; Chapter 16: Don't Get Ripped Off! Avoiding Con Games! Scams! and Self-Destruction; Chapter 17: Working to Pay Your Bills Until You Hit It Big; Chapter 18: Managing Your Finances; Part VI: The Part of Tens; Chapter 19: Ten Myths of Show Business; Chapter 20: Ten Traits of Successful Actors; Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Improving as an Actor; Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Act Just for the Fun of It. ...
