Actor Extra A Handbook To Getting There

A Handbook for those wishing to venture into the world of "Big Screen" and T.V. Whilst avoiding some of the expense often involved, and ever increasing scam merchants and leeches of the business, Also this book will outline ways of "Getting In" at a low level without taking on expensive schools and classes. "You can become a T.V / Film Extra". And then move on to acting with a little know how. How will this career affect you and your community, the people around you. Find out from one who`s trodden this rocky road to the big screen. No holes barred... "How it really is".

In the Background gives advice on courses and casting, and how to prepare before shooting begins. It describes the joy and the fear, the pleasures and the pain, the challenge and the boredom of life on set. Wardrobe, taxes, files, resumes, the myriad details of the performer's life -- here are practical details and information that can make the professional difference.

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

"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"--

For beginners or those who have worked in the movie and TV world for many years, this book gives a realistic look at how to become a movie extra. This is a low cost way to become familiar with how movies are made and how to get yourself into the scene. Written by a real Hollywood movie extra who appeared in more than 800 different productions, including movies, TV and commercials. He worked as a stand in, a photo double, a musician on camera and an actor as well as an extra. If you want to be on camera in real productions, this is the best way to begin. A few tips about wardrobe and special skills that can help you enter the world of background acting are thoroughly covered.

'Essential reading for any young actor' Dame Maggie Smith Competition for acting work is fierce and talent is not necessarily enough. Actors need all the help they can get with all aspects of the profession. Now in its fifth edition, completely revised and updated, this practical, comprehensive guide contains invaluable information and advice to enable actors to succeed in the business. Written with honesty, humour and thoroughness, An Actor's Guide to Getting Work draws on the author's rich experience in the field to offer advice to both the novice and the seasoned performer. New material in this fifth edition includes what drama schools are looking for, approaching Shakespeare for audition, professional email etiquette, using the internet as a self-marketing tool, and many more useful checklists and updated insights into the profession.

From a veteran actor, teacher, and author, here is a quick-reference guide aimed at working actors. Got a funny scene that doesn't seem very funny? Look up "comedy." Got a scene in which you're supposed to cry? Look up "cry." Each entry includes a brief introduction to the topic, followed by several pages of short, bulleted tips or "field notes" that offer quick solutions to any acting problem. In addition, there are brief essays throughout that expand on some of the trickier aspects of the actor's craft. Edgy, concise, and infinitely helpful, no working actor will want to be without this one-of-a-kind guide. There are 100,000 members in actors unions in the US, with a 50% turnover Unique quick reference guide for busy actors Advice on everything from rehersals to auditioning and memorizing lines Author has trained thousands of actors, including Heather Locklear and Teri Hatcher Advertising inBack Stagemagazine