Book the Job: 143 Things Actors Need to Know to Make It Happen [Paperback]

Doug Warhit (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0972626271 | ISBN-13: 978-0972626279 | Publication Date: January 2003

Tools for the actor to master everything from "Getting in the Door without any connections" to "Crying on Cue" to "Making the most of your close-up" to "Nailing sitcoms even if you don't think you're funny" to "The single most important question to ask yourself before every audition" to "What makes someone a star."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I wish I could see actors trained by Doug Warhit at every casting session." -- Casting director Juney Lowry-Johnson NYPD Blue, Six Feet Under

"Like having your own private acting coach at your fingertips" -- Amy Heckerling, Director "Fasttimes at Ridgemont High", "Clueless"

"Like having your own private acting coach at your fingertips." -- Amy Heckerling, Director, Fast Times at Ridgemont High & Clueless

From the Publisher

BOOK THE JOB is written in a consise, straight to the point format intended to save the actor time and money by eliminating misconceptions not only about the craft of acting but the business of getting work in TV and film.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 206 pages
• Publisher: Dau Pub (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972626271
• ISBN-13: 978-0972626279
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #497,488 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's just like having him talking to you!, September 18, 2004

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Keith Johnson "actor" (Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Book the Job: 143 Things Actors Need to Know to Make It Happen (Paperback)

I've taken classes with Doug (and he's incredible as a scene study coach btw), and this book has much of his experience and wisdom distilled into easy to grasp snippets.

The words are simple... the concepts are simple... and simply powerful.

This is a great book from a great acting coach.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem..., June 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Book the Job: 143 Things Actors Need to Know to Make It Happen (Paperback)

"Book the Job" is a true find. Doug Warhit offers alot of valuable information that is sharp, consise and easy to decipher. He also throws in just enough humor to keep the information entertaining and fun but never strays from the serious intent of helping you become a true working actor.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must for actors, May 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Book the Job: 143 Things Actors Need to Know to Make It Happen (Paperback)

This is a must-have for every actor in Hollywood. BOOK THE JOB answers pretty much every question you have on auditioning and being on the set. I liked the format alot, as it was easy to read (fun to read,also!). Educational but entertaining. A very practical guide to being an actor. This book discusses all sorts of scenarios that actors have to confront, with intelligent recommendations on how deal with them. It is a manual on the craft of acting AND the business of acting.