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Breaking In is the must-have handbook for aspiring entertainers who want to avoid the pervasive pitfalls and myths of the industry while accelerating their opportunities to become superstars. It is also the first audiobook of its kind to address the mental preparation, skills, traits, and specific actions required to break in to any aspect of the entertainment industry.

The second edition of Building the Successful Theater Company takes listeners even deeper into the world of theatrical production, examining in great depth the financial realities of establishing - and maintaining - a successful organization. This indispensable reference is updated to include more theater company profiles with expert advice to better reveal the pitfalls, passions, and practicalities of the theater industry.

An invaluable reference for anyone who is a working actor, or wants to be. Learn how to make it in the day-to-day business of acting and stay sane and focused while attempting to merge art and commerce. This audiobook covers everything the author wishes someone had told him about how casting decisions are made, what rejection really means, how to behave on a set, the two factors the business is built on, and much more. Markus Flanagan offers encouraging, highly useful pointers on such vital matters as: How do you combat getting typed?

NIL Deal is about cashing in on your name, image, and likeness.

Fans of Veronica's Closet, MTV Sports, What I Like About You, 8 Simple Rules, and Castle will relish this exclusive account of Dan's life and career. Step Off! is a hilarious look inside the eccentric experiences of a Hollywood favorite. He discusses life from his own honest, outrageous Hollywood perspective. Cortese shares the lessons he's learned - and a few he hasn't - working on screen for over two decades as an American actor. He also reveals details about his most rewarding job: being a father.

Jana Pochop compiles years of experience as an artist, a booking agent, a tour manager, a venue booker, and a social media fiend to share some of her best practices for independent artists of all levels. Topics include web presence, social media strategy, crowdfunding strategy, fan base growth, touring tips, booking strategy, and some personal stories from Jana's seven years on the road.

An honest, inspiring exploration of the New York acting world, ambition, and success, delivered by a fresh, bold insider's voice. In her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya exposes the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions and life as a rank-and-file actor. Her unflinching depiction of show business, backstage anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor will resonate with both the creative and the curious--and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art and making rent.

This book is filled with tips and strategies to sell your art no matter which kind of artist you are; painters, handmade crafts, soap-making, interior designers, wood crafts, theatre artists, puppeteers, photographers, videographers, storytellers, circus artists, etc.

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A little guidebook for those in the acting business, or those who want to be in the acting business, written by Jane Merrow, a professional, nominated actor, active in the entertainment industry for over 50 years.

Got five minutes? Great! Listen to this book to get ideas on how to get your voiceover business going.

「本業は何？」謎に包まれた著者の仕事術に迫る！「仏像ブーム」を牽引してきた第一人者であり、「マイブーム」や「ゆるキャラ」の名付け親としても知られるみうらじゅん。

After the third Lord of the Rings movie premiered in 2003, fans of the series eagerly anticipated production and release of its prequel, The Hobbit. It turned out they had a while to wait, as a series of troubles delayed production for years. Then, in September 2010, when almost everything seemed resolved, U.S. and international actors unions issued a pub-lic alert advising their members "not to accept work on this non-union production."

Are you playing your first green-field music festival or outdoor show soon? Not quite sure how it all works on the other side of the 'Artists Only' sign? Don't worry; help is at hand. In this mini-guide, concert tour manager & live sound engineer Andy Reynolds gives you his tips on making the most of your first festival slot. Andy has toured with bands and singers for more than 25 years, and works on loads of open-air, green-field, type festivals, such as Glastonbury, Roskilde, Coachella, and Bonaroo each summer.

10 Keys for What You Need to Submit for a Distribution Deal describes the many different deliverables required to distribute your film. These include various film formats, insurance forms, releases from actors, crew members, and others involved in the film, marketing and promotional materials, and more. The particular items required will be included in each distributor’s contract, but it’s important to know in advance the types of materials you will have to supply, so you can be prepared for what is expected when you land a deal.

Are you tired of giving average speeches and feeling nervous every time you have to speak in front of people? Imagine having the confidence and tools to deliver a powerful and engaging presentation every time. You’d get up in front of the audience and engage with them, hold their attention, and speak with clarity, composure and conviction. You EVEN start to enjoy yourself as you do! What you imagine is not a far-fetched dream but can become your everyday reality. With "The Young Leader's Guide to Public Speaking," you can learn to speak with success and become an extraordinary speaker.

If you're a student or mid-career pro looking for advice to launch and manage an entertainment career, this book is designed for you. The 37 people who tell their stories created successful careers. You can, too.

Follow my step by step instructions and you will have your own Children's Entertainment, Balloon Twisting, Magic show, Face painting complete business -- Making Kids Smile, and making yourself smile as well, with all the extra profits you will be making part-time or full -time.

Hair is not just dead protein growing from your scalp—it is your living identity. For 44 years behind the chair, I’ve seen boys become men, workers become CEOs, and the broken-hearted leave reborn—just from a haircut. That’s why I created the philosophy of Hair Psychology. Because your hair is not just decoration—it is declaration. It shapes how you see yourself, how others see you, and even how destiny unfolds.

「もし、時代の変わり目に、別の選択がなされていたら・・・。人生は、日本は、そして世界がどのように変わっていたのだろうか？」
実際に起こった歴史的な岐路を、研究者やクリエーターなどと多角的な視点で振り返り、誰もがふと考える「もしも」が交差する世界を語り合い探求する。知的好奇心を刺激するバーチャメンタリー(バーチャル×ドキュメンタリー)プログラム。