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

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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.

"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.

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.

For those who don't live in Los Angeles and have the opportunity to study with Doug Warhit in person, this book offers a chance to benefit from the tremendous amount of useful, helpful and extremely accurate information that he has to offer. Filled with great advice on wide range of topics, and infused with a wonderful sense of compassion and humor, this book is a quick and fun read that will lead to immediate improvements in your acting work. Highly recommended.

Format is simple and easy to follow. Tyros and experienced pros will find gems throughout the book. Stuff that beginners need to know, and veterans need to be reminded of. Thoroughly enjoyable, and one of the reasons that I now study with Doug.

Doug Warhit's book is an amazing tool for the actor. It is very easy to read, and gives the actor an excellent roadmap for the entire audition process. He helps decode what they casting directors say, vs. what they really mean. He empowers the actor by reminding them that this is their career and they make their own choices.

The best book on acting there is.

This is the ultimate must for any actor! Contemporary and up to date! For anyone just starting out in Los Angeles it is truly invaluable. Warhit takes his years of experience with actors and the business and turns them into a fabulous "how to" for the novice as well as the seasoned actor. This book covers it all. It takes you through the audition process: before, during and after; the business; acting technique, (a must have checklist for any scene or monologue); working on the set; and maybe most beneficial, "Breaking Free of Barriers"...the actors own "drama" that holds them back.

Any actor in L.A or thinking of moving to L.A should read this book! Any actor who wants to deepen their understanding of how to create unique and real characters should read this book. Any actor who wants to break free of their insecurities should read this book.

The greatest plus to reading this book is knowing that if you are in Los Angeles, you can actually STUDY with this master teacher, Doug Warhit. But even if you are not in LA you can rest assured that you have the next best thing! Every drama class in America should have this book on it's curriculum.