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by Mari Henry (Author), Lynne Rogers (Author) "The best thing to have is wealthy or powerful or famous parents who are willing to support you in your chosen career..." (more)
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This celebrated survival guide for actors is still considered "the Bible of the Biz"-the most comprehensive book on the business of acting, informed by an inside view of how casting decisions are actually made-and it has now been updated and expanded to cover new on-line ways actors can promote their picture, rsum and video clips; interviewing and auditioning tips for the new crop of young actors; enhancing one's image; and finding jobs in emerging markets. Of course, the book still draws from dozens of industry professionals for authoritative advice on financial survival, networking, meeting agents and casting directors, the performing unions, selecting a wardrobe, studying a role-all the essential information actors have steadily relied on since 1987.

About the Author
Mari Lyn Henry was Director of Casting for ABC and is now the New York principal partner of the bicoastal firm Henry Downey Talent. Lynne Rogers has been a leading lady on TV and now produces instructional videos on home decorating and design. She also wrote Working in Show Business. The authors live in New York.

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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Back Stage Books; 4 Rev Exp edition (June 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0823088944
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823088942
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #593,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The book has it all., August 15, 1999
By todoprod@gateway.net (Charlotte, North Carolina) - See all my reviews
The book has it all. How to get an agent. Examples of Resumes, headshots, and audition scenes. Simply put it lives up to its title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the BEST acting book I have ever read!, June 18, 2000
This is my personal acting bible! It includes everything you need to know about the acting biz! From a price list of everything you will need to move to N.Y or L.A, to creating your resume! This book deserves 5 million stars!
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one book on "the biz" this year, this is it!, December 22, 1998
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Look no further. This is the book that tells it like it is. You can spare yourself years of needless mistakes by taking the advice in this book to heart. Take it from two of the industry's top professionals...the important information every actor needs to succeed. This book could mean the difference between pounding the pavement and signing the contract!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good info for audition hunters
This book is very helpful for anyone seeking to land an audition - once inside the door, your own talent will carry you......or not. The book helps you get a foot in that doorway.
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