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The Backstage Actor's Handbook [Paperback]

Sherry Eaker (Author)

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Publication Date: June 2004

An indispensable reference for actors, singers, and dancers, The Back Stage Actor's Handbook has been totally updated to guide tomorrow's performing artist to success. Here is essential, insider information on: Formerly called The Back Stage Handbook for Performing Arts, this replaces 0-8230-7599-0 First new edition since 1995 Subjects covered include: Finding the right acting teacher, Getting the right headshot and resume, and promotion on the Web Finding an agent and personal manager, Auditioning, Finding work in film, television, theatre, commercials, industrial films, theme parks, cruise, ships and summer stock. Coping with stage fright and avoiding industry scams

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About the Author

Sherry Eaker is Editor-In-Chief of Back Stage.

Product Details

Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: Back Stage Books; 4 Rev Exp edition (June 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0823076806
ISBN-13: 978-0823076802
Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #544,956 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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