This book is an invaluable, practical guide to an acting career. "A really useful book for every actor to own" - )Prunella Scales(. "Make Acting Work" is an essential guide for anyone wishing to develop a career in this exciting but unpredictable profession. It offers a level-headed appraisal of the challenges that actors face and identifies a wide range of opportunities that exist for the resourceful. Practical advice is given on all the critical elements, including preparing a CV, photographs, demo-tape and showreel, getting an agent, and auditioning. The different requirements of theatre, radio, film and tv are explained, as well as a comprehensive survey of less traditional work, such as voice-overs, corporate training and role play. "This book should be part of every resourceful actor's armoury" - )Annette Badland(.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
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London
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Methuen
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1997 , 2001
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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x, 198 p. ; 22 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Cover title: Make Acting Work: The Practical Path to a Successful Career
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ISBN: 0413761401
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