Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
- Published by: Allworth Press February 1, 2002
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1581152132
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1581152135
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
- Weighs: 14.4 ounces
Product Review
"A great resource tool that takes some mystery out of the process." --
Rob Decina, Casting Director, Guiding Light"A must-read for the actor just arriving in New York as well as the seasoned pro . . . " --
William Esper, Acting Teacher and Director"At last, a complete guide to survival as an actor in this industry." --
Jay Binder, C.S.A., Binder Casting"Every actor who plans to move to New York should read this book." --
Debra Monk, Tony, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk, and Helen Hayes Award–winning actress
Product Description
For any actor in or on the way to
New York City, this is the definitive source for advice, winning strategies, marketing techniques, and invaluable insights to being a successful New York actor. Aspiring and established professionals will find this thorough and up-to-the-minute volume chock full of resources and advice about auditioning, making professional connections, promoting one's self, seeking opportunities in nontraditional venues, finding an apartment, securing "survival jobs," understanding actor unions, getting headshots, and furthering one's actor training in New York. This guide also details working as a film extra, careers in print modeling, scams and rip-offs to avoid, opportunities for actors with disabilities, and using the Internet to the fullest advantage. Included are in-depth interviews with legendary show business figures such as actor Henry Winkler, casting director Juliet Taylor, and theater director Joseph Chaikin as well top talents from the fields of film, television, stage, commercials, and talent agencies. Written by a professional New York actor with over thirty years of experience, this meticulously researched guide will give actors the tools they need to survive and thrive in New York show business.
Reader ReviewsI like this book alot. I can't say this is better than "How to be a Working Actor", but you actually need both books because some information that is found in one book is not found in the other. Like regular acting guides, you get tips on resumes, auditions, and unions. One useful tip for actors is to not over-rehearse a scene or monologue. This will make it stale. You should actually "forget" it and let it "happen". This is what you called acting. If you are familiar with Mr. Alterman's books, he always include interviews with industry people. I find them very helpful especially the interviews with several New York actors. This book is just as good as "Working Actor" and thinner too for faster reading.
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