The Aspiring Actor's Handbook: What Seasoned Actors Wished They Had Known - Paperback

by Molly Cheek (Author), Debbie Zipp (Author)

Concise and straightforward, The Aspiring Actor's Handbook is written for curious and aspiring actors to make informed decisions about pursuing an acting or voice-over career. Veteran actresses Molly Cheek and Debbie Zipp have culled the wit and wisdom of a wide array of successful actors from Beth Grant to Dee Wallace. Readers will learn from personal stories that range from how to get your foot in the door to becoming a career actor. Get the inside scoop from successful veteran actors on how to work with agents and unions; manage finances; prepare for auditions; cope with rejection-and success-and much more. The Aspiring Actor's Handbook tells what it takes to live the life of an actor. Be prepared; read this book. -Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad Full of wisdom, humor, and real world advice.-Donald Petrie: Director, Miss Congeniality; How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days; and, Grumpy Old Men I wish I had had this advice when I was starting out. -Dee Wallace, starred in Steven Spielberg's E.T.