10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting

2014-10-20 Performing Arts

Author : Matt Newton
Release : 2014-10-20
Genre : Performing Arts
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 458/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis 10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting by : Matt Newton

Download or read book 10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting written by Matt Newton. This book was released on 2014-10-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Matt Newton is New York's smartest and most knowledgeable acting teacher and coach. His coaching and teaching come from a wealth of professional experience. He's a working actor, on-set coach for a hit television series and knows what those who hire need to see and hear from actors who are auditioning for them. And all of this he does with a keen eye and a kind heart." -Brian O'Neill, author, "Acting as a Business" AN ESSENTIAL MANUAL FOR ACTORS OF ALL AGES It's not enough to be a good actor. You have to be a smart actor. To break into TV and film, new actors need to understand the current trends, and how to combine the craft of acting with the practical, business side. From picking the right headshot, to finding auditions, to securing an agent or manager, this book helps actors avoid the most common mistakes. In this new and expanded second edition of his popular book "10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting," professional actor and acclaimed acting coach Matt Newton offers an insightful, honest, and comprehensive guide for actors of all ages looking to break into the business, whether in New York or Los Angeles. With an entertaining foreword by his sister, actress Becki Newton (star of Ugly Betty and How I Met Your Mother), Matt gives actors 10 simple steps for starting a career in TV and film, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. This new edition includes: Q&A with Associate Casting Director Kimberly Graham ("Homeland") Advice for Kids and Teens Pay to Meet Workshops The Art of Self Taping The Best Casting Websites Creating Your Own Content The Differences Between New York and Los Angeles The Best Way to Land an Agent Audition Do's and Dont's Survival Jobs Figuring Out Your Type The Realities of Being on Set

10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting

2013-03-04 Acting

Author : Matt Newton
Release : 2013-03-04
Genre : Acting
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 837/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book 10 Steps to Breaking Into Acting written by Matt Newton. This book was released on 2013-03-04. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 10 STEPS TO BREAKING INTO ACTING, highly sought after acting coach, and professional tv and film actor, Matt Newton, offers ten straight forward steps that simplify the journey from new actor, to working actor. With a foreword by Becki Newton ("Ugly Betty"), this essential acting guide answers all the questions every new actor wants to know about breaking into the acting business. Matt covers everything from what makes a good headshot, to knowing your type, to using social media effectively, avoiding scams, and most importantly to how to get an agent. Matt has guest starred on dozens of tv shows, including "Ugly Betty," "Drake and Josh Go Hollywood," "Strangers with Candy," "Gilmore Girls," "Criminal Minds," "Judging Amy," "Dragnet," and has appeared in the films "Van Wilder," "Men Who Stare at Goats," and "Dahmer," among many others. He has worked along side acclaimed actors Jeremy Renner, Ryan Reynolds, Amy Sedaris, and countless others. Through his popular classes in NYC, and LA, Matt has been helping actors to break into the business for years. His clients have gone on to appear on "Royal Pains," "Gossip Girl," "How I Met Your Mother," "Boardwalk Empire," and "Revolution," to name a few. Inspired by his students questions, and frustrations on their journey into acting, Matt wanted to provide for his students, and other beginning actors like them, a practical, no BS guide to the business of acting.

Breaking Into Acting For Dummies

2011-03-10 Performing Arts

Author : Larry Garrison
Release : 2011-03-10
Genre : Performing Arts
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Book Rating : 907/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Breaking Into Acting For Dummies written by Larry Garrison. This book was released on 2011-03-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides the expert advice you need to get your big break! Jump-start your career and land that paying part From preparing for auditions to finding an agent, the acting business is a challenging and competitive field. This indispensable guide is what every aspiring actor needs to get a foot in the door. Discover how to market yourself, choose a dynamic head shot, create a stellar acting resume, join unions, and pay the bills while you pursue your acting dreams. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun

The No B. S. Guide to the Acting Biz

2020-01-16

Author : Matt Newton
Release : 2020-01-16
Genre :
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Book Rating : 742/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The No B. S. Guide to the Acting Biz written by Matt Newton. This book was released on 2020-01-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's 2020, and the acting business has changed dramatically. There are over 538 scripted shows on television. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix have changed the game for television, giving actors more opportunities than ever before. There are over 60 shows currently casting or filming out of New York, many more in Los Angeles, as well as in other emerging markets. Casting directors are hiring actors from self-tapes more than ever before, and actors need to be ready to turn around an amazing audition on a dime. It's ultra-competitive, and actors need to stay on their toes and keep up to date on current trends and expectations in an ever-changing world. The No. B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz is an insider's look into the business of acting, with a humorous, refreshingly candid, shoot from the hip approach by one of our top industry experts. Matt Newton, a professional actor and acclaimed acting coach, gives clear-cut, unfailingly honest lessons from what he's learned through his decades in the business. With relevant, provocative and often hilarious stories he guides the reader to a greater awareness of how the modern industry works and what that means for an actor. With an inspiring foreword from the successful actor Michael Urie ("Ugly Betty," "Younger," "Partners"), The No. B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz presents current, first-hand experience and professional insight into the actual business of acting today.

ACT!

2010 Performing Arts

Author : Ingrid Torrance
Release : 2010
Genre : Performing Arts
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 672/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis ACT! by : Ingrid Torrance

Download or read book ACT! written by Ingrid Torrance. This book was released on 2010. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have a burning desire to make it as an actor in the entertainment industry? Do you find yourself wondering what steps to take, wondering where to start? It may be how you're doing it or what you're not doing! Actor and writer Ingrid Torrance has been in the entertainment industry for over fifteen years and knows the in's and out's of how to make it or break it in the industry. Her guidebook is a must-have if you're in the first stages of your career or if you're a burgeoning actor because her formula works. Learn how to kick start your acting career by taking the right steps first, learn what to do and what not to do at an audition, and glean a basic understanding of how the industry works. The industry does change, but the basics stay the same. ACT! is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow book that will provide you with everything you need to start turning your dream into a reality. Ingrid Torrance is an actor, writer, producer and director and has appeared in numerous television series and movies. She has been nominated for a Leo Award as Best Actress, and has been an acting teacher for 15 years and an acting coach on set and off for 12. Ms. Torrance was featured in Entertainment Weekly as a "Breakout" Actress. She is currently writing her next instructional book for actors and a fiction novel. She lives in Canada. Visit her website at: www.ingridtorrance.com. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ACT-AStepbyStepGuidetoStartingYourActingCareer.html

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