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 So You Want to be an Actor written by Prunella Scales and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Essential reading for any aspiring actor.
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 So You Want to be an Actor Now What written by Devin Rumer and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2019-05-22 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last and only guide you will need. Everything you required to begin a career in acting has been compiled into one place! Actors, casting directors, producers and directors have contributed to help you avoid the pitfalls and problems of beginning a career in entertainment. Knowing what steps to avoid is just as important as knowing which steps to take and this book will enlighten your path!
Download or read book You Want to Be an Actor Now What written by Devin Rumer and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-30 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you stopped dreaming of being an actor? You feel like time has passed you by? Maybe you just live in the wrong place to pursue your dreams? I'm sure you've come up with a few more reasons not to do anything!Changing direction when driving is as simple as making the proper turns. Subconsciously you go through multiple decisions. You turn on your turn signal (unless in LA), you look for other vehicles and people, you examine your speed to make the transition properly. You go, you stop, left and right until you arrive at your destination.The same is true for a career path. You must examine all sides so you don't end up on the wrong road on the sidewalk or in a ditch. This book will help you avoid the potholes and navigate down to proper streets to your destination!Like any true pursuit, there will be pitfalls and obstacles. But with the proper roadmap you will be able to navigate the difficulties with ease and end up at your destination and beyond! Follow and use each chapter to design the differing steps that you will need to accomplish your journey. You can start right now by absorbing this material until you understand the process of a production.Do something daily for your career, it can be simple. Build relationships with others, network. Take initiative in your path. Keep positive and look how far you've come day to day.
Download or read book The Actor s Life written by Jenna Fischer and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2017-11-14 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong? Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on The Office, nearly a decade of frustration, struggle, rejection and doubt. If only she'd had a handbook for the aspiring actor. Or, better yet, someone to show her the way—an established actor who could educate her about the business, manage her expectations, and reassure her in those moments of despair. Jenna wants to be that person for you. With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the profession, based on her own memorable and hilarious experiences. She tells you how to get the right headshot, what to look for in representation, and the importance of joining forces with other like-minded artists and creating your own work—invaluable advice personally acquired from her many years of struggle. She provides helpful hints on how to be gutsy and take risks, the tricks to good auditioning and callbacks, and how not to fall for certain scams (auditions in a guy's apartment are probably not legit—or at least not for the kind of part you're looking for!). Her inspiring, helpful guidance feels like a trusted friend who's made the journey, and has now returned to walk beside you, pointing out the pitfalls as you blaze your own path towards the life of a professional actor.
Download or read book Act Now written by Peter Jazwinski and published by Crown Archetype. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you want to be an actor . . . but you have no idea how to get started. In the pages of Act Now!, you’ll find a step-by-step process to show you not only how to get started, but also how to become a working actor. It will take time and commitment, but if you follow these steps you will find success. Author and acting teacher Peter Jazwinski explains every aspect of becoming an actor from start to finish. You’ll learn about: • Improving Your Acting Skills • How Actors Get Cast • Finding Auditions on Your Own • Working with an Agent or Manager—and What the Difference Is • The Importance of Networking • And More! A frank and encouraging game plan for success, Act Now! will empower those who have the drive to stop dreaming and start making a living—as an actor.
Download or read book So You Want to Be a Film Or TV Actor written by Lisa Rondinelli Albert and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Details how to become an actor for film and television"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book My Kid Wants to Be an Actor Now What written by Makeda Tene' Ekakitie and published by Showbiz Kids . This book was released on 2022-09-22 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If your kid has caught the acting bug and you want to help pave their way to stardom, then keep reading… Does your child enjoy performing in front of an audience – be it at family gatherings or at friends’ parties? Have you lost count of the number of school plays or local theater productions your young one has starred in? Are people constantly amazed when they watch your kid act out scenes from popular movies like a pro? You may have only realized it recently, but you could be the proud parent of the next big child star. Naturally, you’d want to support their dreams and help them put their acting prowess to work. But first, a reality check: even if your kid has plenty of talent, finding success in the entertainment industry can be quite challenging. For one, just think about how stiff the competition is out there – after all, your child is not the only one hoping to be thrust into the spotlight. In fact, according to HBO’s documentary, Showbiz Kids, there are over 20,000 child actors who audition for roles in Hollywood every year… and a whopping 95% of them don’t book a single job. This is a sad reality that Makeda Tene’ Ekakitie, a “momager” of a successful child actor, knows all too well. Her son, Innocent Onanovie Ekakitie, is, fortunately, part of the 5% of young talents who have booked projects left and right with no signs of stopping. However, her son’s success was not exactly a walk in the park – it took years of hard work, plenty of patience, and numerous mistakes-turned-to-learnings before they finally found his rightful place in the industry. The good news is, your child’s journey to fame does not have to be difficult. Makeda – an actress, writer, and musician herself – has created an in-depth guide to help you make your kid’s acting dream a reality. Inside, here is just a small fraction of what you will discover: How to expertly navigate through an audition process without making costly mistakes Fool-proof tips to secure the necessary work permits – don’t let life-changing opportunities get away just because of technicalities! 5+ ways to get the winning headshot – the most crucial marketing tool your kid needs to start booking jobs The one thing you should never put in your kid’s resume… unless you want to kiss their acting dream goodbye How successful child actors build their “dream team” – discover ways to connect with the right agents and reps A step-by-step guide to getting your child booked for their breakout role What’s a “self-tape” and why is it a must-have to ensure your kid’s success in showbusiness Time-tested techniques to protect your child’s earnings… and why you should learn from the actor who played Uncle Fester in Addams Family And much more. In this book, several years of first-hand experience have been conveniently summed up in simple, practical, and easy-to-digest ways to help you and your child make it in the biz… and stay there for a long time. The road to your child’s stardom may be tricky and treacherous, but with the right tools and information, it will be a sweet and successful ride. If you want to support your child and help them reach their full acting potential, then scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.
Download or read book Rolling the Dice written by Harlan Post and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-24 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harlan Post, an experienced Hollywood actor, shares an honest, complete, three-dimensional perspective on the challenges and struggles aspiring actors face in this guide to succeeding as an actor. Recalling how naïve he was when he moved to Hollywood in July 2012, he examines how tough it is to succeed as an actor. About two million people in Los Angeles call themselves actors but only several hundred make a living at it. But he overcame the odds, appearing in major TV shows, mainstream feature films, independent films, countless pilots, national and regional commercials, short films, and other projects. Along the way, he has met some top-notch people – as well as some of the sleaziest scum. In this book, Post shares missteps made and moves that paid off. He also celebrates some of his lucky breaks and explains why it’s so important to listen to everyone’s advice, think about what you can use, and discard the rest. Whether you are a struggling actor or an aspiring actor, this book will help you be more successful in a highly competitive business.
Download or read book Acting A to Z Revised Second Edition written by Katherine Mayfield and published by Back Stage Books. This book was released on 2010-07-07 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lots of kids want to be actors. Thousands of them. Millions of them. The ones who are serious need a copy of Acting A to Z. Industry insider Katherine Mayfield explains exactly what it's like to be an actor, including what kind of training the young person will need, comparisons of the different types of acting, how to find work, how to prepare for an audition, and what to expect during rehearsal. There's also tons of helpful information on unions, casting directors, headshots, resumes, and much more. Reassuring without being patronizing, Acting A to Z is the one book that every aspiring child actor needs.
Download or read book The Lyndon Technique written by Amy Lyndon and published by Amy Lyndon. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amy Lyndon is Hollywood's Premiere Booking Coach and creator of the revolutionary Lyndon Technique: The 15 Guideline Map To Booking Handbook. Besides being a Coach and Mentor, she is also an Actress, Award Winning Director, Producer, Casting Director, and was a CEO of a successful Personal Management Company for 9 years. Her clients are Series Regulars, Guest Leads and Starring in Feature Films around the globe. Some of her Clients include: Nadine Velazquez (My Name is Earl), Adam Brody (The OC), Christel Khalil (The Young and the Restless), Hosea Chanchez (The Game), Sterling Knight (Sonny with a Chance), Kenton Duty (Shake It Up), Matthew J. Evans (Bad Teacher) and Raini Rodriquez (Austin and Ally). Lyndon won one of the Best Cold Reading Teachers in Los Angeles Backstage Magazine 2010, 2011 and 2012! The Lyndon Technique proves to be a practical approach to auditioning and booking the job on the first take. Each chapter provides detailed insight into each of Lyndon's 15 Guideline Map to Booking Technique. Lyndon travels Internationally to teach the principles of Booking, Marketing and running a successful business as an Actor. The information is applicable no matter where you live or where you are in your career.
Download or read book The New Business of Acting written by Brad Lemack and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2010-08-11 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an expanded and updated follow up to his popular first book, The Business of Acting: Learn the Skills You Need to Build the Career You Want, talent manager Brad Lemack offers both young, new-to-the-business and “working” actors a vital perspective on the changing landscape in which they seek to launch and grow (or to reinvent) their professional careers. The New Business of Acting: How to Build a Career in a Changing Landscape teaches actors how to be smart, proactive and strategic throughout their career journeys. Lemack teaches actors the critical, non-performance skills they need to build the careers they want – and how to apply those skills in positive, professional and productive ways. The New Business of Acting, with a foreword by Isabel Sanford, the Emmy Award-winning star of the long running television series The Jeffersons, explores the revolution taking place in how business is conducted and how those dramatic changes impact how actors must conduct the business of their careers. This empowering new book builds on the lessons taught in The Business of Acting, while addressing how to apply those lessons to the digital and economic landscape that is the “new” business of acting. Key chapters explore the changing roles of agents and managers, the new demands on casting directors in the new landscape, the importance of creating, protecting and honoring your “brand,” emotional, physical and fiscal fitness in a challenging economy, and guidelines for seeking out and getting a head shot that fits the frame of the new business. Readers will learn the art of managing expectations, a required skill in knowing how to act (and when not to) on the global Internet stage of self-submission opportunities, and, perhaps most important for the young actor, those about to or just entering the business will discover what they must know to make a healthy, happy and empowered transition from student of the performing arts to wanting-to-be-working, professional actor. Readers will also learn how to create and launch both their "brand" and an Action Plan for career success that teaches them how to effectively and strategically use the tools introduced in the book, and how to be a smart actor implementing their plan all along their journey. It’s not about talent and performance; it’s about perspective, planning and process.
Download or read book How I Became a Teen Actor written by Marie Tagbo and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a teen actor or actress is your dream. You love the movie industry and you've watched your favorite actors grow up and achieve their dreams. Forget needing to move to LA to start your acting career. This book is the blueprint to launching your career, wherever you are and at any age. In "How I Became a Teen Actor" you will get the easy to follow steps on getting captivating headshots, marketing yourself to casting directors, finding auditions, and starring in movies. You can start where you are. Along each step of the journey, you will learn simple but concrete steps from a teen actress, who has been starring in movies and commercials since she was fourteen years old. This book is thoughtful and packed with detailed actionable guidance for the first three years of your acting career. It will not only inspire you to go after your acting dreams, but to own who you are authentically.
Download or read book How to Become an Actor written by Melissa Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invaluable Advice To Maximize Your Chances Of Succeeding In Your Acting Career Anyone who is thinking about pursuing an acting career needs to know that it's not an easy journey. In fact, acting is one of the toughest businesses in the world to break into. It's a journey of constant struggle, cut-throat competition and rejection - lots of rejection. It requires a tremendous amount of inner strength and sheer passion in a business with way too many actors and too few parts. If you have that burning passion, if you believe you are truly talented and are serious about becoming an actor, than by all means, pursue your dream! If you think you have the persistence and resolve required to pursue an acting career then this book is for you. This book does not downplay or sugar-coat the difficulties and obstacles that you as a budding actor will face - it actually highlights them because it is vital that you form a realistic picture of what you are up against. Knowing just what to expect will save you a lot of disillusionment and misery in the long run. At the same time, this book will arm you with the knowledge and skills that you will need to break into the acting world and land your first film role. You will learn: How to lay the foundation for a successful acting career The basic skills you must get under your belt to become an actor How to perfect the art of auditioning What casting directors look for in an actor Whether or not you need an agent How to handle rejection Why networking is important This book also packed with additional tips, techniques and trivia that that will inform and amuse you, while arming you with the best tools you can have to pursue your dream of becoming an actor. Purchase your copy now!
Download or read book No More Waiters written by John Rodriguez and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **WARNING** This book is NOT for "Hobby" actors or "wanna-bes" It's for PROFESSIONALS ONLY, and is priced accordingly. THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF ACTORS: Those who bring the check to the table, and Those Who GET THE CHECK In The Mail... Which do YOU Want To Be? Dear Fellow Talented Actor, You don't realize this now, but in the next few minutes you're going to re-think everything our teachers taught us about "The Acting Thing"... If you're anything like me, you got out of school ready to be a successful actor, and use your talents performing for eager audiences on TV, Film, or in the Theater. Do you remember what it felt like to dream about your life and what "being an actor" meant to you? I remember, and I thought I was ready. And Then... REAL "ACTOR LIFE" HIT! Everyone says that the Acting Business is tough, and that your chances of making a full-time income are slim because in real life, you need to be to make money while you build your dream career. And that's why... 95% of Actors Quit The Business Before They Turn 30 Years Old. Because unless mommy and daddy are paying the bills, you'll get a job, and by the time you're done working, you're too tired to focus on your career. That's where I was: broke, frustrated, and doing shows for my friends and family. The SAME friends and family. Sound familiar? When did our teachers tell us that we would be doing all these things that have NOTHING to do with acting? Waiting tables, Temping at an office Living with 5 roommates just to pay bills Begging your parents for money Never getting auditions because you're too busy working! We were taught that if we just continued to hone our craft and get "good", then we would "be discovered" by someone right? But guess what- that's not true! In the real world, you need to support yourself while you hone your craft, and learn how to live as an actor- to be an actor. And most people never make it. If you're like I was, you're dreaming about sharing your gift, and getting the accolades you deserve. You're working with some amazingly creative people, and doing work that inspires, fulfills, and entertains you and others. But isn't This What Our Teachers Taught Us? "Take classes, get BACKSTAGE every week, and get a job waiting tables or bartending. If that doesn't work in a short while, get more schooling, meet the right people, and maybe that'll work. If not- teach acting!" Don't get me wrong, the teachers that have taught us how to ACT are great- They Taught Us "How To ACT", But Not How To BE A SUCCESSFUL ACTOR And there's a big difference. My friends who were far more talented than me, and had degrees from acting schools were starting to quit. They were getting older, and they started saying things like "I just can't stand being broke anymore" I had a desk job myself, and I was about to throw in the towel too. I Was Broke, Frustrated, and Going Nowhere In My Acting Career... This book describes how I went from Failure to Full-Time Actor, and how YOU can do it too! After I did what I describe in this book: I STARTED MEETING AGENTS, GOING ON AUDITIONS, and BOOKING ACTING WORK! And my family started seeing me on TV... My mom actually started telling people that I was an actor, (instead of being embarrassed) and proudly asking "Have you seen my child on TV?" And my neighbors saw me on TV... And they would stop me in the street "Hey! I saw you, and I told everyone that I knew you!" You see, once I got free of spending most of my time trying to make money to live on, I could do what I ACTUALLY wanted to do: I get to PERFORM all the time, and not worry about the money! Nobody asks "Are you still TRYING to be an actor?" when you're making money! So Now I've Put Everything I Learned Into A Quick, Easy, Book For Talented Actors Who Want To Quit Their Day Jobs and Go Full Time Too! "No More Waiters- How To Build Your Acting Business WITHOUT A Day Job!"
Download or read book Prudence Pickle Presents Etiquette for Professional Actors written by Peggy O¿Connell and published by Palmetto Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-04-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
