Breaking into Acting For Dummies. Larry Garrison

Shot and Samples of Your Work Introducing the Head Shot: An Actor’s Calling Card Examining Variations on the Standard Creating the Perfect Head Shot Getting Your Head Shot Ready Publicizing Your Head Shot with a Twist Avoiding Problems with Head Shots Using Film to Represent Your Work Chapter 5: Creating a Five-Star Acting Resume Tackling the Basics of Creating a Resume Creating an Online Resume Identifying the Info to Include Avoiding Resume No-Nos Examining Sample Resumes Chapter 6: Training to Improve Your Acting Skills Mastering the Art of Auditioning: Taking Classes Improving Your Performing Skills Developing Physical Fitness Skills Improving Your Unique Skills

      7  Part 3: Taking Your First Steps into Show Business Chapter 7: Representing Yourself, Networking, and Promoting Yourself on Websites Looking for Your Own Work Advertising Yourself Showcasing Yourself Chapter 8: Seeking Representation: An Agent, Manager, and/or an Entertainment Attorney Differentiating between Agents, Managers, and Entertainment Attorneys Getting the Ball Rolling to Find Representation Interviewing with Prospective Representation Signing On with an Agent Working with Your Agent Releasing Your Agent Chapter 9: Auditioning: The Art of What You Need to Know Looking at the Types of Auditions Auditioning from Home Preparing for an Audition Arriving at the Audition or Callback Impressing a Casting Director Auditioning: What to Expect Preparing for the Next Audition Hoping for the Best That Can Happen: The Callback Dealing with Rejection Saying Thank You Chapter 10: Understanding Diversity Challenges in Show Business Defining Who You Are in the World of Diversity Finding Representation Seeking Diversity in Casting Acknowledging Diversity in the Academy and Emmy Awards Chapter 11: Adapting to Difficult Personalities Dealing with Professionals Respecting Your Fellow Actor Respecting Everyone on the Set

      8  Part 4: Scoping Out the Markets Chapter 12: Acting in Film and Television Landing a Job Filming from Different Locations Using Your Computer and Phone Acting in Front of the Camera Versus Acting on the Stage Fine-Tuning Your Performance on Film Performing on a Set Participating in Post-Production: Looping Gaining Experience and Exposure by Working in Different Markets Chapter 13: Acting in Commercials Understanding How a Commercial Gets Made Preparing for a Career in Commercials Auditioning for a Commercial Role Understanding the Market for Commercials The Wonderful New World of Commercials Chapter 14: Acting in Theater Mastering Your Skills Onstage Gearing Up for a Theatrical Career Auditioning for Theater Familiarizing Yourself with Stage Types Rehearsing for a Play Working in Different Markets Chapter