Acting as a Business - 5th Edition by Brian O'Neil (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>The essential handbook for actors--a modern classic--in a newly updated edition. <p/>Since its original publication, <i>Acting as a Business </i>has earned a reputation as an indispensable tool for working and aspiring actors. Avoiding the usual advice about persistence and luck, Brian O'Neil provides clear-cut guidelines that will give actors a solid knowledge of the business behind their art. It's packed with practical information--on everything from what to say in a cover letter to where to stand when performing in an agent's office--including: <p/>-- Tactics for getting an agent, including preparing for the interview<br>-- How to research who will be casting what--and whether there is a role for you--well in advance<br>-- Examples of correspondence to agents and casting directors for both beginning and advanced professionals<br>-- A detailed analysis of the current trend of paying to meet industry personnel<br>-- How to communicate effectively with an agent or personal manager<br>-- Creative ways to use the internet and social media <p/>O'Neil has updated <i>Acting as a Business </i>to keep up with the latest show-business trends, making this fifth edition a reference no actor should be without<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>O'Neil shares his business savvy in this slim, practical-minded actor's guide that covers everything from approaching agents to assembling resumes. --<i>Entertainment Weekly</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Brian O'Neil is a former talent agent and personal manager who has represented actors for theater, film, television, commercials, and radio. As a talent representative, he was responsible for the career guidance and professional placement for hundreds of actors. Brian is the founder of Acting as a Business, a one-on-one career-consultation and career-coaching service for actors. He is a frequent guest-lecturer at some of the nation's finest acting-training programs including the Yale School of Drama and the Juilliard School.
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