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Acting A to Z (Revised Second Edition): The Young Person's Guide to a Stage Or Screen Career

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I felt this book answered all the different questions dramatically inclined teens ask about acting as a career. As well, several teens were actually interviewed in the making of this book. A great addition to any actor or drama teacher's collection!!!

This book is pretty good. Some of the chapters were a little off the subject, but for the most part this is a must-have.

This book takes you step by step, through the whole process. It tells you how to present your resume, what type of photo's you should have made of yourself, and how much it will cost to be a working actor.

The second chapter, "BASIC TOOLS OF THE ACTOR" tells how you can use your body as your tools. The book lists warm up exercises that you can do to prepare yourself for an audition or play. There are vocal exercises and more.

In the tenth chapter it tells how some agents and casting directors like to scam amuater actors. It tells how to avoid them and how to get out of a situation like that. It says to trust your feelings when you feel uncomfortable about something. You should get this book if you want to know how to begin acting.

I received this book as a gift. I had already been acting for a while, so some of the subjects I was already aware of. The book is a relatively quick read, but enjoyable. It covers basic things, like headshots, resumes, etc. I was most impressed by a small list of colleges with an excellent performing arts program. It covers a lot of topics, but nothing too thoroughly--like I said, a good beginner's book to open up the world of acting to someone who is unfamiliar with it. If you are looking for an in-depth history, technique, etc., this is not a wise choice. This is a fun book overall, and it definitely covers a lot of material.

I've been doing a lot of searching online about acting. I found some but I decided to get a book which I hoped would be more trutful and more exact. Well, it was! It gave information about a LOT of stuff. It seemed to be more about theater then movie acting but it was still a great book! Recommended reading: 12-20

Any one who is contemplating acting professionally should read this book. It tells you in an honest way what you are getting into and how you would be living.

I reccomend this book to young aspiring actors. It gives an honest idea of what you will be getting into as an actor.It goes through the day to day life of different actors and shows you how they are trying to make it (on a budget).

I have to say that after reading this book it makes young actors-to-be to realize the importance and the committment in the field. Great book and easy to read.

Once again, Katherine Mayfield brings the full scope of her acting experiences strait to the reader's doorstep. Any serious actor will benefit from her step by step approach to the unpredictable and stimulating world of performance. It's as close as it comes to a complete formula for success!

Helpful but basic

If your looking for a little more humor and an easy to follow proactive guide with sound information try picking up a copy of Twelve Step Plan to Becoming an Actor in LA. It has been the top pick in NY this winter.

Sandy Lopez
NY

I like this book because it gives you complete details of what actors go through, a day ing the life of one. It tells you everything that you need to know about an acting career.