Acting is everything : an actor's guidebook for a successful career in Los Angeles

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Title:

Acting is everything : an actor's guidebook for a successful career in Los Angeles

Author:

Kerr, Judy.

ISBN:

9780962949661

Edition:

11th gold ed., completely rev.

Publication Information:

Studio City, Calif. : September Pub., 2006.

Physical Description:

644 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Subject Term:

Acting -- Vocational guidance.

Theater -- Vocational guidance.

Theater -- California -- Los Angeles -- Directories.

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Searching... Hardwood Creek Library (Forest Lake)	792.02 KER	Searching... Unknown

In this actor's guidebook, an accomplished acting coach shares her lifetime of techniques and tricks of the trade. Includes contact information, Web sites, and valuable phone numbers. 40+ full-color photos.

Career Advice for Beginners	p. 14
How to Use this Book	p. 16
About the Resources Listed	p. 17
I Believe ...	p. 18
Section 1 Developing Your Talent
Preparing for Success and Living Your Dream	p. 19
What is Acting?	p. 25
Acting Technique	p. 29
Acting Training	p. 45
Coaches and Teachers: Basic Technique and Scene Study Classes	p. 52
Audition Techniques and Audition Teachers	p. 62
Comedy, Sitcom, Standup	p. 69
Comedy Coaches	p. 78
Private Acting Coaches	p. 81
Improvisation	p. 85
Voice and Voice Teachers	p. 89
Create Your Life	p. 97
Career and Life Coaches	p. 104
Stage Presence - Body Awareness - Body Movement	p. 113
Scripts for Workshop Scenes and Monologues	p. 118
Monologues	p. 121
How to Rehearse and Prepare for Class, Auditions and Jobs	p. 126
Memorizing	p. 133
Acting Books and Tapes	p. 138
Fake Cigarettes, Tears, Sweating and Funny Teeth	p. 143
Section 2 Pictures and Resumes
How to Take Great Pictures	p. 146
Photographers	p. 155
"Theatrical" Headshots	p. 162
"Commercial" Headshots	p. 177
Child Actor Headshots	p. 184
Makeup and Makeup Artists	p. 188
Rita's Makeup Chart for Color Photos	p. 190
Makeup Kit	p. 193
Retouching	p. 199
Photo Labs and Picture Reproduction	p. 202
Resumes	p. 205
Samples of Resumes	p. 210
Printing and Photocopying	p. 214
Section 3 Working As An Actor
Generating Acting Work	p. 217
Casting Sites, Membership and Informational Sites	p. 221
The Business of Commercials	p. 227
Commercial Classes	p. 240
Film and Television Auditions, Interviews and Callbacks	p. 243
Conquering Auditioning Fears	p. 254
Dealing with Rejection	p. 258
Lie About Your Age?	p. 261
Casting Directors	p. 263
Casting Directors Talk About Pilot Season	p. 272
Casting Director Cold Reading Workshops	p. 282
Nudity, Casting Couch, Sexual Orientation	p. 287
Working on the Set	p. 298
Dialogue and On-Set Coaches	p. 310
Commercial Print Modeling	p. 316
Voiceovers and Animation Acting	p. 319
Looping	p. 322
Stunt and Action Acting	p. 324
Extra Work	p. 331
Short Film Projects Including Student and Graduate Films	p. 339
Demo Reels	p. 343
Personal Websites	p. 351
Producing Your Own Projects	p. 354
Public Access Cable Television	p. 361
Theater and Theater Groups	p. 363
Diaries: Actors Living Their Dreams in Los Angeles	p. 369
Section 4 Professional Tools
Free Email Newsletters
Learn and Keep Up with the Biz	p. 385
Making a Living	p. 388
Changing Your Name	p. 399
Home Business Office	p. 402
Career Tools	p. 405
Time Management
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Cell Phone, Messages, Fax Machine
Computer, Email, Internet
Cable TV, TIVO, VCR
Audio Tape Recorder, Video Camera
Business Cards, Mailing Lists
Thomas Guide and Lockbox/Extra Key
Passport
Professional Work Habits	p. 412
Actors' Secrets	p. 416
Cover Letters-When and How to Write Them	p. 418
Show Biz Trade Newspapers	p. 423
Bookstores, Libraries and Video Rental Stores	p. 426
Unions	p. 430
Income Taxes and Accountants	p. 434
Networking: Organizations, Churchs and Charities	p. 437
Section 5 Career Team
Agents	p. 441
Personal Talent Managers	p. 447
Public Relations and Publicists	p. 460
Entertainment Attorneys	p. 466
Business Managers	p. 469
Section 6 Personal Tools Creating Your Style and Image
Style, Image and Wardrobe for Actors and Actresses	p. 473
Image Makers
Services
Trendy, Upscale, Resale, Vintage, Thrift and Discount Shops
Costumes and Period Clothes
Hair Stylists, Manicurists and Waxing	p. 486
Workouts, Exercise and Dance	p. 492
Age Defying and Beauty Enhancing Techniques-Facials and Massage	p. 502
Health, Doctors, Dentists, Nutrition and Psycho Therapy	p. 512
Alternative Healers, Support Groups
Liposuction, Skin Resurfacing and Plastic Surgery
Section 7 Acting Is Everything
Love of Your Career and Show Biz	p. 533
Actors with Disabilities	p. 537
Writing and Directing Workshops	p. 539
Scams	p. 542
Section 8 Becoming Geographically Desirable
The Right Time to Move to Los Angeles	p. 547
Hotels and Motels	p. 550
Car Rentals	p. 551
The Scouting Trip	p. 554
L.A. Scene and Local Hangouts	p. 558
Section 9 Child Actors
How to Get Started	p. 577
Right Age
Work Permits
Parent's Role
Teachers and Coaches	p. 596
Agents and Managers	p. 600
Section 10 Cities Outside of Los Angeles
Cities Outside of Los Angeles	p. 603
Including: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, North Carolina, Orange County, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, South Florida and more
Actors Immigrating from Other Countries	p. 631
Reference Section
Show Biz WebSite Addresses: Download at actingiseveryting.com
Index	p. 635
About The Author	p. 644

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