Nobody said life in the world of performance would be easy,
but did you ever really think it would be this difficult
to get the breaks and stay in work?
What do you have to do to be successful? There are so many different things you have to think about ...
- What training should you do?
- Do you need an agent?
- How do you find an agent?
- How do you protect yourself from being taken advantage of, or falling victim to scams?
- How do you get the breaks?
- How do you find and get the auditions?
- How do you get through the audition and win the part?
- What do you need to know about working professionally in theatre, or on a TV or Film set?
- How do you make sure that you don't spoil the opportunities, once you get them?
This 79 page book answers all of these questions.
A veteran of theatre, television and movie casting, Toni di Guetana not only explains how performers can win the roles they are going for, but shares something even more important - the inside secrets of the business.
Toni lifts the lid on how performers can unwittingly put themselves on every casting director's and agent's Black List, and find themselves permanently out of work.
Toni di Guetana's Performers' Guide to Audition Success contains the vital DOs and DON'Ts that every performer needs to know.
What the book contains:
- Chapter 1: Have You Got What It Takes?
- Personal Qualities
- Professional Qualifications
- Other Forms of Training and Experience
- Chapter 2: What Kind Of Work Can You Do?
- On Stage
- In Television
- In Films
- Documentary Or Video Work
- Team Work
- Voice Only
- Chaperone Work
- Use Your Expertise In The Community
- Use Your Expertise One-to-One
- Photographic Modelling
- Role Playing
- Entertainment and Leisure Industry
- Sales
- Unpaid Work Or Profit Share
- Dramatherapy
- Teaching
- Chapter 3: Becoming A Professional
- Keeping Accounts
- Keeping Records
- Chapter 4: Do You Need An Agent?
- What Does An Agent Do For You?
- What Will An Agent Expect Of You?
- How Do You Find An Agent?
- Chapter 5: Finding Your Own Jobs
- Build Your Network
- Be Prepared
- Compose A Good CV And Cover Letter
- Have Professional Photographs Taken
- Create A Website
- Showcase Your Talents
- Search For Auditions
- Chapter 6: Beware Of Scams!
- A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted
- Internet Casting Sites
- Advertisements From "Agents"
- Internet Agencies
- Interview Fees
- Sign-Up Or Representation Fees
- Agents With Expensive, Exclusive Photographers
- Training Courses
- Approaches By Strangers
- "Private" Meetings
- Paying For Open Auditions
- Premium Rate Phone Numbers
- Chapter 7:
- The Audition Process:
- Auditions, Castings, And Go-Sees
- Casting Directors
- Casting For A Photographic Shoot
- Casting For Extra Work
- Casting For Film Or Television Drama Or Commercials
- Casting For Theatre And Musical Theatre
- Before The Audition
- Getting Ready For The Audition:
- Finding The Balance
- Arriving At The Audition
- During The Audition
- The Audition Process:
- Chapter 8:
- Being Prepared For The Workplace:
- Know Your Place And Respect Other Professionals
- Learn The Etiquette
- Professionalism Has Four Ps
- Your CheckLists:
- When You Are Offered The Job
- Things To Find Out As Soon As You Arrive
- Check In, Check Out
- DOs And DON'Ts:
- Working In Theatre
- Working On A Film, TV Production or Photo Shoot
- If You Are Doing Background Or Extra Work
- Working In A Television Studio
- Continuity
- Confidentiality
- At The End Of The Day
- Learn The Terms
- Being Prepared For The Workplace:
- Glossary: Terms Used On Photo Shoots, In Theatre, In Television, And On Film Sets And Locations
- The People
- The Terminology
- Useful Websites:
- Audition And Casting News And Reports
- Casting Directors And Agents
- Film Makers News And Casting Opportunities
- Professional Actors Organisations and Centres
- Government And Training Organisations
- Theatre Training And Youth Theatres
- Miscellaneous Groups And Organisations
Have you got what it takes?
You want a career as an actor or performer, but are you prepared for it? If you are motivated by dreams of holding an Oscar in your hands and living a life of celebrity stardom, you are likely to be disappointed.
Many actors struggle to find work, and most have to supplement their income by doing other jobs. So what qualities are required to survive, and what will enhance your chances of success?
Personal Qualities
Some skills can be acquired, some are just natural, but the following qualities are essential for anyone who wants to make a success in the field of performance.
- Talent - most of it is natural, but hard work, practice, and training can help to enhance natural abilities like singing and dancing.
- Good Memory - The most basic requirement for any performer. Practise learning lines even when you are out of work to ensure that you keep your memory in shape.
- Fitness - Whether for dance, fight sequences, or just working long hours on a movie set, you have to work on your levels of energy, fitness and stamina to be a survivor.
- Discipline - In film and television, time is money. You have to be punctual, professional and well-prepared for every job.
- Versatility - You have to be prepared to be flexible and adaptable to stay in work.
- Creativity - You always have to be ready to think of new approaches to interpreting roles, or even new ways of getting noticed and getting employed!
- Ability to be Part of a Team - You must be prepared to be a team member. Although a big ego can be the hallmark of a ‘star’, it’s not an aid to getting work when you are starting out. You must also be prepared to accept instruction and criticism from the director.
- Resilience - You have to be strong to keep on working hard and going to auditions; and you have to be able to bounce back psychologically, if you don’t get the jobs.
- Extra Skills - Your employment chances are helped by learning extra skills e.g. being able to play a musical instrument, speak another language, drive, ride a horse, juggle, walk a tightrope, play a sport etc.
Learn the inside secrets of the acting world and win the roles you're looking for
with the Performers' Guide to Audition Success.
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