How to Be a Working Actor, 5th Edition

"How to be a Working Actor" is the bible for anyone in the business of acting. It is considered to be the definitive resource to finding jobs in theatre, film and television. Establishing an acting career involves developing all aspects of an actor's performing skills as well as learning how to manage one's career as an ongoing business. No book does a better job of covering all the basics, from improving one's image and audition abilities to getting an agent, landing roles, surviving a screen test, making it through the 1st day on the set and finding regional work. In addition, this book contains 15 illustrations that include sample headshots, business cards, iCards, flyers and other tools of the trade.