Building on the enormously successful first edition of Acting as a Business , Brian O'Neil updates his indispensable work to reflect recent changes in the show business industry.
Acting as a Business: Strategies for Success (Vintage)
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“O’Neil shares his business savvy in this slim, practical-minded actor’s guide that covers everything from approaching agents to assembling resumes.” —Entertainment Weekly
“This wonderful book not only helps demystify much of what is scary to the novice, it is also a wonderful refresher for veterans.... Calming and wise.” —Josh Radnor, star of How I Met Your Mother --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
“This wonderful book not only helps demystify much of what is scary to the novice, it is also a wonderful refresher for veterans.... Calming and wise.” —Josh Radnor, star of How I Met Your Mother --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
About the Author
Brian O'Neil is a former talent agent and personal manager who has represented actors for theatre, film, television, commercials, and radio. As a talent representative he was responsible for the career guidance and professional placement of hundreds of actors including some of today's biggest stars. Brian is the founder of Acting As a Business, a one-on-one career-consultation and career-coaching service for actors. He lives in New York City and is a frequent guest lecturer at some of the nation's finest acting-training programs including The Yale School of Drama and The Juilliard School.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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This is a MUST-HAVE book for any serious actor!!,
By eeyore78@mailcity.com (Edmond, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Acting as a Business: Strategies for Success (Paperback)
I have read numerous books on the business of theatre, television, and film, and I must say that Brian O'Neil has written a masterpiece. His insight into how casting directors and agents think, gives the reader a serious advantage. Not only that, but this book will give the reader the confidence and the street-sense to have a successful working career in New York or Los Angeles. The best part is, he never uses the word "Networking!" For an excellent follow-up, read "Actors Take Action," also, by Brian O'Neil.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Fab for the Beginning Actor or Professional without an Agent,
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This review is from: Acting as a Business: Strategies for Success (Paperback)
A MUST READ for any actor pursuing a career in New York. In particular, specific advice on how to get Soap Opera work and how to get an agent.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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THE BEST BOOK ON THE SUBJECT!!!!!!!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Acting as a Business: Strategies for Success (Paperback)
O'NEIL BREAKS DOWN THE MYSTERY OF SUCCEEDING AS AN ACTOR BY SHOWING AND EXPLAINING HOW THE BUSINESS SIDE OF SHOW BUSINESS WORKS.
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prospective personal manager, casting personnel, casting contact, audition opportunities, personal management contracts, talent unions, contract roles, casting director, scene partner Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Los Angeles, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Theatrical Index, United States, Les Miserables, Equity Association, Joe Smith, The Regional Theatre Directory, Glenn Close, Anne Evans, Screen Actors Guild, The Arsenal, The Agent Interview, Meg Ryan, Exploring the Soaps, Ross Reports, Jane Reynolds, Breakdown Services, Approaching the Agents, Jeff Jones, The Neighborhood Playhouse Browse Sample Pages:
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prospective personal manager, casting personnel, casting contact, audition opportunities, personal management contracts, talent unions, contract roles, casting director, scene partner Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Los Angeles, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Theatrical Index, United States, Les Miserables, Equity Association, Joe Smith, The Regional Theatre Directory, Glenn Close, Anne Evans, Screen Actors Guild, The Arsenal, The Agent Interview, Meg Ryan, Exploring the Soaps, Ross Reports, Jane Reynolds, Breakdown Services, Approaching the Agents, Jeff Jones, The Neighborhood Playhouse Browse Sample Pages:
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