Acting in LA: How to Become a Working Actor in Hollywood

By: Kristina Sexton

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Synopsis: Each year, hundreds of aspiring and experienced actors head to LA hoping to make it big in Hollywood. While many of them have their acting chops in shape, few realize what it actually takes to survive in Tinseltown. Even if they happen to make it onto a set, many are clueless about what’s expected of them and how they should behave. Acting in LA: How to Become a Working Actor in Hollywood is exactly what these actors need: a handbook to arriving, surviving, and thriving on- and off-set in LA. Written by veteran Hollywood actor, acting coach, and acting teacher Kristina Sexton, this comprehensive guide takes no prisoners. With just enough snark to keep readers entertained—and on their toes—Acting in LA delivers solid advice on such topics as:Headshots, resumes, and reelsHow to find your “image” and market itThe SAG/AFTRA debateNetworkingAgents and managersThe importance of creating your own opportunitiesMaintaining a life outside of actingSetiquetteOn-set terminologyAnd much more A comprehensive guide that can be utilized by actors either inside or outside Hollywood, Acting in LA relies on Kristina’s real-life experience as a working actress and exposes the pleasures, pitfalls, and practicalities of pursuing a career in acting.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 216 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781621536239
Related ISBNs:: 9781621536222
Publisher:: Allworth
Date of Addition:: 02/09/23
Copyrighted By:: Kristina Sexton
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Entertainment, Nonfiction, Reference, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance
Reading Age:: 18 and up
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.