Breaking Into Acting for Dummies

Understand the businesssideofyourshowbizcareer

We all know acting can be a glitteringwhirl of glamour—plushred carpets, simplydivineoutfits, huge sums ofmoney, and oh, the parties!But what a lot ofwannabeactors forget is thatittakesa lot ofpractical workto get to the flashbulbs of your first premiere, and that the savviest actors put as much stress on thebusinessside of the profession as they do on theshow. BreakingIntoActing For Dummies demystifies the behind-the-curtain side of showbiz to help you understand how itreallyworks, who the decision-makers are, what they're looking for when they're picking talent, and how to get them on your side.Ifyoutrulywant to be the next Emma Stone or Leonardo DiCaprio, you'll wantto have awell-thumbedcopy of this book alongside yourpile of scripts.

Written by twofriendlyinsiders, thisguide takes you behind the scenesto help youmap out yourplan of attack, showing you how to open doors—and keep them open—and use your time wisely, so you're not breaking a leg rushing fromonerandom audition toanother.You'll understand how to flesh out your professional persona as thoroughly as a movie part, craft your resume asminutelyas a script, and judge theangleofyour headshots and webcam appearances asintimatelyas anydirector.Once you've masteredtheseskills, it'stime to go to market asyour own publicity department, buildingyourmedia andonline presence untileveryone who's anyone knowsexactlywho you are.

• Understand different acting markets—fromtheater to commercials
• Network in-person and online
• Build your image via resumes, head shots, and webcam
• Keep a firm grip on the financial side

Whether you're studying, ahopefulamateur, or have beentreading the boardsfor a while, thisis yourbreakthroughscript forsucceeding in the business of acting, andforlearning how to playyour ultimaterole: yourself.