Breaking Into Acting For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Understand the business side of your showbiz career We all know acting can be a glittering whirl of glamourplush 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 theyre looking for when theyre picking talent, and how to get them on your side. If you truly want to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, youll 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 doorsand keep them openand use your time wisely, so youre not breaking a leg rushing from one random audition to another. Youll 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 youve mastered these skills, its time to go to market as your own publicity department, building your media and online presence until everyone whos anyone knows exactly who you are. Understand different acting marketsfrom 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 youre 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.