Download or read book 10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting written by Matt Newton and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-20 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Matt Newton is New York's smartest and most knowledgeable acting teacher and coach. His coaching and teaching come from a wealth of professional experience. He's a working actor, on-set coach for a hit television series and knows what those who hire need to see and hear from actors who are auditioning for them. And all of this he does with a keen eye and a kind heart." -Brian O'Neill, author, "Acting as a Business" AN ESSENTIAL MANUAL FOR ACTORS OF ALL AGES It's not enough to be a good actor. You have to be a smart actor. To break into TV and film, new actors need to understand the current trends, and how to combine the craft of acting with the practical, business side. From picking the right headshot, to finding auditions, to securing an agent or manager, this book helps actors avoid the most common mistakes. In this new and expanded second edition of his popular book "10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting," professional actor and acclaimed acting coach Matt Newton offers an insightful, honest, and comprehensive guide for actors of all ages looking to break into the business, whether in New York or Los Angeles. With an entertaining foreword by his sister, actress Becki Newton (star of Ugly Betty and How I Met Your Mother), Matt gives actors 10 simple steps for starting a career in TV and film, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. This new edition includes: Q&A with Associate Casting Director Kimberly Graham ("Homeland") Advice for Kids and Teens Pay to Meet Workshops The Art of Self Taping The Best Casting Websites Creating Your Own Content The Differences Between New York and Los Angeles The Best Way to Land an Agent Audition Do's and Dont's Survival Jobs Figuring Out Your Type The Realities of Being on Set

Download or read book 10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting written by Matt Newton and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 10 STEPS TO BREAKING INTO ACTING, highly sought after acting coach, and professional tv and film actor, Matt Newton, offers ten straight forward steps that simplify the journey from new actor, to working actor. With a foreword by Becki Newton ("Ugly Betty"), this essential acting guide answers all the questions every new actor wants to know about breaking into the acting business. Matt covers everything from what makes a good headshot, to knowing your type, to using social media effectively, avoiding scams, and most importantly to how to get an agent. Matt has guest starred on dozens of tv shows, including "Ugly Betty," "Drake and Josh Go Hollywood," "Strangers with Candy," "Gilmore Girls," "Criminal Minds," "Judging Amy," "Dragnet," and has appeared in the films "Van Wilder," "Men Who Stare at Goats," and "Dahmer," among many others. He has worked along side acclaimed actors Jeremy Renner, Ryan Reynolds, Amy Sedaris, and countless others. Through his popular classes in NYC, and LA, Matt has been helping actors to break into the business for years. His clients have gone on to appear on "Royal Pains," "Gossip Girl," "How I Met Your Mother," "Boardwalk Empire," and "Revolution," to name a few. Inspired by his students questions, and frustrations on their journey into acting, Matt wanted to provide for his students, and other beginning actors like them, a practical, no BS guide to the business of acting.

Download or read book Breaking Into Acting For Dummies written by Larry Garrison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Download or read book The No B S Guide to the Acting Biz written by Matt Newton and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-16 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 2020, and the acting business has changed dramatically. There are over 538 scripted shows on television. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix have changed the game for television, giving actors more opportunities than ever before. There are over 60 shows currently casting or filming out of New York, many more in Los Angeles, as well as in other emerging markets. Casting directors are hiring actors from self-tapes more than ever before, and actors need to be ready to turn around an amazing audition on a dime. It's ultra-competitive, and actors need to stay on their toes and keep up to date on current trends and expectations in an ever-changing world. The No. B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz is an insider's look into the business of acting, with a humorous, refreshingly candid, shoot from the hip approach by one of our top industry experts. Matt Newton, a professional actor and acclaimed acting coach, gives clear-cut, unfailingly honest lessons from what he's learned through his decades in the business. With relevant, provocative and often hilarious stories he guides the reader to a greater awareness of how the modern industry works and what that means for an actor. With an inspiring foreword from the successful actor Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty," "Younger," "Partners"), The No. B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz presents current, first-hand experience and professional insight into the actual business of acting today.

Download or read book ACT written by Ingrid Torrance and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a burning desire to make it as an actor in the entertainment industry? Do you find yourself wondering what steps to take, wondering where to start? It may be how you're doing it or what you're not doing! Actor and writer Ingrid Torrance has been in the entertainment industry for over fifteen years and knows the in's and out's of how to make it or break it in the industry. Her guidebook is a must-have if you're in the first stages of your career or if you're a burgeoning actor because her formula works. Learn how to kick start your acting career by taking the right steps first, learn what to do and what not to do at an audition, and glean a basic understanding of how the industry works. The industry does change, but the basics stay the same. ACT! is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow book that will provide you with everything you need to start turning your dream into a reality. Ingrid Torrance is an actor, writer, producer and director and has appeared in numerous television series and movies. She has been nominated for a Leo Award as Best Actress, and has been an acting teacher for 15 years and an acting coach on set and off for 12. Ms. Torrance was featured in Entertainment Weekly as a "Breakout" Actress. She is currently writing her next instructional book for actors and a fiction novel. She lives in Canada. Visit her website at: www.ingridtorrance.com. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ACT-AStepbyStepGuidetoStartingYourActingCareer.html

Download or read book How to Get the Part Without Falling Apart written by Margie Haber and published by Lone Eagle. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Get the Part...Without Falling Apart! is the answer to every actor's audition prayers. Acting coach Margie Haber has created a revolutionary phrase technique to get actors through readings without stumbling over the script. The book helps actors break through the psychological roadblocks to auditioning with a specific, 10-step method for breaking down the scene. Actors learn to prepare thoroughly, whether they have twenty minutes or two weeks. With a client list that includes Halle Berry, Brad Pitt, Kelly Preston, Heather Locklear, Vince Vaughn, Téa Leoni, Josie Bissett, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Laura Innes, and Tom Arnold, among others, Haber encourages and leads the reader through the audition process with helpful and oftentimes humorous examples. Includes script excerpts, audition stories from today's hottest stars, and tips from top industry professionals.

Download or read book A Challenge for the Actor written by Uta Hagen and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2024-08-25 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I held onto this book for dear life throughout my twenties, and still thumb through it when I need a tune up. If I lose my car keys and I’m frantically turning my house upside down trying to find them I look up at the heavens and hope she’s having a good laugh." - Amanda Peet "I was extraordinarily privileged to work with Uta Hagen in Circle in the Square’s production of George Bernard Shaw’s play, You Never Can Tell. She was committed to revealing the truth and we are the beneficiaries of her brilliant observations." - Victor Garber "CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR, written by one of the most important actors of the 20th Century, is a remarkable source of practical principles on how to be a human being in your work and to not just “act." Uta's purpose for this book is to clarify and update the articulation of her technique as stated in RESPECT FOR ACTING. In "Chapter 8" of this book particularly, she provides a self-empowering approach to acting that is an invaluable resource for achieving the art of acting for stage, film, and television at its highest level." - Ted Brunetti "Uta Hagen changed my life. She changed the lives of thousands and thousands of other people as well. To have Uta’s books and to be able to look through them at the drop of a hat keeps me going and keeps me inspired to keep going." - Austin Pendleton "Uta Hagen’s A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR is simply the bible for any acting student serious about their craft. Even as a professional I refer to it time and again for the basics. It is a touchstone." - Laila Robins “'Cynicism leads to mental illness and insanity.' Words of warning Uta Hagen spoke often to her students. Here in lies the difference between Ms. Hagen’s classic RESPECT FOR ACTING and its companion A CHALLENGE FOR THE ACTOR. She meets head on the soul killing demon that threatens the art and craft of all actors, cynicism. The challenge is to remain curious, caring, innocent, disciplined, educated, and life-loving amid dark times. To have the courage to fight the forces of apathy and disbelief in order to serve with all one’s heart the profession that one loves.” - Victor Slezak Uta Hagen, one of the world's most renowned stage actresses, also taught acting for more than 40 years at the HB Studio in New York. Her first book, Respect for Acting, published in 1973, remains a best seller in print. In this edition of her second classic book, A Challenge for the Actor, she greatly expands her thinking about acting in a work that brings the full flowering of her artistry, both as an actor and as a teacher. She raises the issue of the actor's goals and examines the specifics of the actor's techniques. She goes on to consider the actor's relationship to the physical and psychological senses. There is a brilliantly conceived section on the animation of the body and mind, of listening and talking, and the concept of expectation. But perhaps the most useful are the exercises that Uta Hagen has created and elaborated to help the actor learn his craft. The exercises deal with developing the actor's physical destination in a role; making changes in the self serviceable in the creation of a character; recreating physical sensations; bringing the outdoors on stage; finding occupation while waiting; talking to oneself and the audience; and employing historical imagination. The scope and range of Uta Hagen here is extraordinary. Her years of acting and teaching have made her as finely seasoned an artist as the theatre has produced.

Download or read book Breaking into Acting For Dummies written by Larry Garrison and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the business side of your showbiz career We all know acting can be a glittering whirl of glamour—plush 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 they’re looking for when they’re picking talent, and how to get them on your side. If you truly want to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, you’ll 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 doors—and keep them open—and use your time wisely, so you’re not breaking a leg rushing from one random audition to another. You’ll 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 you’ve mastered these skills, it’s time to go to market as your own publicity department, building your media and online presence until everyone who’s anyone knows exactly who you are. Understand different acting markets—from 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 you’re 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.

Download or read book Acting is Acting Your Step by Step Acting Guidebook written by Lovena Kureemun and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-25 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Actors, what if I tell you that your acting dream is no longer a dream?You know HOW? Because you are about to know the steps on how to deliver a great performance on your auditions and to book yourself more acting gigs. Acting is Acting- Your Step by Step Acting Guidebook will provide you with the 7 steps every actor needs to go through in order to deliver a great performance.Here is what you going to find out in this book:1- Relaxation techniques2- Tips on reading a script effectively3- The 10 steps in doing scene analysis4- Tips on bringing YOU to the scene using personalization and substitutions5- Tips on how work with the lines of the script6- Tips on how to rehearse your scenes7- Tips on your performance dayActing is an Art and like any other art you need to be talented for it. However, one thing can beat talent and that is HARD WORK. Acting is a type of art where you need to keep building your craft in order to be good at it. If you are new to acting or you want to improve your craft as an actor then this book is written for YOU!Get your copy now, and secure yourself more acting roles!About the author Lovena Kureemun is a trained method .She has completed her Two Year Acting Conservatory Program from the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. She attended classes and workshops at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and East 15 School of Acting.

Download or read book The Actor in You written by Robert Benedetti and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2022-10-28 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the first edition of The Actor in You was published a quarter-century ago, thousands of students have benefited from Robert Benedetti’s decades of experience educating some of the United States’ finest actors. In this Seventh Edition, Benedetti expresses the fundamental elements of acting in simple language, leading readers through understanding their own bodies and voices, acting technique, and the basics of rehearsals and staging shows. Each step includes exercises to aid students in self-discovery and self-development as they grow from novices into practiced actors.

Download or read book Building A Character written by Constantin Stanislavski and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building a Character is one of the three volumes that make up Stanislavski’s The Acting Trilogy. An Actor Prepares explores the inner preparation an actor must undergo in order to explore a role to the full. In this volume, Sir John Gielgud said, this great director “found time to explain a thousand things that have always troubled actors and fascinated students.” Building a Character discusses the external techniques of acting: the use of the body, movement, diction, singing, expression, and control. Creating a Role describes the preparation that precedes actual performance, with extensive discussions of Gogol’s The Inspector General and Shakespeare’s Othello. Sir Paul Scofield called Creating a Role “immeasurably important” for the actor. These three volumes belong on any actor’s short shelf of essential books.

Download or read book Acting as Your Job written by PJ Medina and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-01-23 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the success of my first book MODELING AS YOUR JOB, a step- by- step guide on how you can become a working model. It seems only natural for the series of AS YOUR JOB, to follow with ACTING AS YOUR JOB and here is the reason why. It is a natural transition to go from a career in modeling to a career in Acting. After five years of research and interviews I wrote this book ACTING AS YOUR JOB a step-by-step guide on how you can become a working Actor. In this book I am going to take you step-by-step and show you exactly what you need to do, to become a successful Actor. In seven steps from never have acted before to landing your first gig as an Actor. In this book I will cover the unions, Acting schools, Acting coaches and how to land an agent its all here step-by-step and by the end of this book you will have all the tools necessary to become a working Actor.

Download or read book Acting written by Jason Skog and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you serious about your art? Acting can be an exciting and fulfilling career, but it takes more than talent to succeed. Get the inside scoop with this detailed guide, which includes tips on education, auditioning, and more. Profiles of working actors help bring the career to life.

Download or read book Voice Over Acting written by Discover Press and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to be a voice actor that the whole world loves? Discover Press is here to help you make that happen! This definitive guide for how to become a voice over actor was written for people just like you, and we want you to be our next success story! "Voice Over Acting" will teach you everything you need to know, from what equipment you need, how much it costs, and what your first steps should be. It has all of the information needed for anyone who wants to start their own career in this industry! Not only that - even if you're an experienced voice over actor, "Voice Over Acting" will show you how to take your career to the next level!

Download or read book Breaking Into Acting For Dummies written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 10 lists * A dash of humor and fun.

Download or read book How to Become an Actor written by Theresa Layne and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a 30- year acting veteran and theater arts instructor, Theresa Layne has spent countless hours sharing her knowledge with new actors. Now, she has finally written down everything she knows about how to get acting jobs without wasting time and money. Learn how to: * Find the best acting classes * Take a winning headshot without busting your budget * Format an actor resume and cover letter * Network online for film and theater jobs * Produce a showcase * Set up an in home studio, teleprompter, and video audition * Write, film, and edit short Vine and YouTube videos * Create a winning demo reel * Get an agent * Contact film producers and casting directors in pre-production in your area BONUS Ten Steps to Success Checklist

Download or read book The Ten Commandments of Theater written by Anne Johnston-Brown and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ten Commandments of Theater is a ten-chapter, step-by-step handbook to guide theater actors through the acting process from the moment they are first cast in a role until the final curtain comes down. Each chapter is written as a Commandment ? a rule of the theater that must be respected in order to achieve success in a particular performance, as well as an overall acting career.These Commandments include points on:? proper warm-up routines? scoring a script? researching and developing a character? formulating a personal acting process? and other guidelines that fall under the umbrella of ?Method? acting.Unlike many other acting handbooks, The Ten Commandments of Theater is concise and understandable for even the greenest of actors. It is a must for young and veteran actors alike, providing tried-and-true techniques to help create a more successful acting process.ANNE JOHNSTON-BROWN is a graduate with Highest Honors from Cal State, San Bernardino, with her B.A. in Theatre Arts (Acting Emphasis). Over the past decade, Anne has accumulated a host of performance credits, including: Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, Maria Rainer in The Sound of Music, Mama Rose in Gypsy, Anna in The King and I, and many more. She most recently appeared on the Kodak Theatre stage as the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat alongside Eric Martsolf (Passions) and Brad Maul (Days of Our Lives). She was a top-ten finalist at the ACTF Irene Ryan Competition in 1998 and has since won six Inland Empire Theatre League Outstanding Actress Awards. She is currently a proud member of the renowned Moho?s, a sketch comedy troupe founded and directed by comedian Fred Willard and his wife, Mary. Anne is a resident of San Bernardino and lives with herhusband, Tom, of eighteen years.