Discover how to establish and promote your small business as a working voice-over and actor, regardless of your location in the Continental United States from one of the industry's most dedicated authorities. Learn the most-current information available anywhere with regard to what's required of you both in and out of the booth in order to successfully advance your career, what should (and shouldn't) be included on your demos, how to secure talent agents in a variety of regions nationwide, find out who your actual target audience is for your demos (this will surprise you), and how to go the distance in the entertainment business PLUS, more than 100 pages of industry terms and phrases you need to know. With two prominent locations, our flagship SOUND ADVICE production studio (managed by producer/casting director, Jeff Finney) in Chicago, and our Los Angeles office, where we're known as ACTORS' SOUND ADVICE, has successfully produced more than 5,000 demos and coached more than 10,000 talent to date. The wealth of information you'll find in the more than 500 pages of "The SOUND ADVICE Encyclopedia of Voice-over & the Business of Being a Working Talent" comes from our studio's unparalleled expertise because what we impart to you is not just what we think or based solely on our own experience (which is vast) but we've surveyed better than 12,000 casting and production professionals nationwide and offer you the benefit of this collective wisdom. Our book also includes: -The best-kept secrets in the business to achieve the career you've always dreamed of -All you really need to record from home -Who's doing the hiring and how to attract them online -How to successfully transition from radio to commercial voice-over -What you don't know if you have kids or young adults who are attempting to break into voice-over and the entertainment business as a whole -Exclusive performance techniques you can do at home to build your skills and vocal agility -How to determine your type and how to market it -The SOUND ADVICE Vocal Warm-up, with exercises from certified speech pathologists for the greatest results -How to get the most out of your auditions -What's really expected of you on a session -The Art of Self-Direction(c) -How to run your small business as a working talent and how to promote yourself -What's needed and wanted of you most as a voice-over and as a working talent that no one has ever told you -And a whole lot MOR

In his beloved classic, "Acting: The First Six Lessons, " master acting teacher Richard Boleslavsky presents his acting theory and technique in a lively and accessible narrative form. Widely considered a must-have for beginning as well as established actors, Boleslavsky's work has long helped actors better understand the craft of acting and what it takes to grow as an artist. This enhanced edition includes additional exercises from Samuel Seldon's "First Steps in Acting, " which provide further opportunity to practice the techniques discussed in "Acting: The First Six Lessons."

Richard Boleslavsky's knowledge of the theater was based on an impressive depth and breadth of experience. A member of the Moscow Art Theater and director of its First Studio, he worked in Russia, Germany, and America as an actor, director and teacher. He was a leading Hollywood director in addition to producing plays and musical comedies on Broadway.

Beautiful in Hats is a collection of monologues for women, ages 20-85. The women are from all walks of life, ages and difficulties. One is an elderly Newport Matron considering selling her "cottage" which was her family home; another is a young woman who seeing "moon-men" in her back yard. She is afraid she is going mad but would still like to talk with them; A very wealthy woman wonders aloud to a friend what to do with the painting which was given to her husband by his ex-wife, because the colors are all wrong for their apartment; A stripper/dancer tries to explain how she looks beautiful in hats; A woman who is going blind is ashamed to tell anyone but confesses to her doctor; An elderly once-famous actress gives a lecture while slightly inebriated (3 martinis); A young woman dying of cancer would just like to drive across the country once more with her husband who is a trucker.

This manual is primarily intended to serve as: a) a textbook for college classes in acting; b) a handbook for those actors in school or community who may have begun to "act," in the sense that they have already been cast in several parts, but who have had no real training and wish practical assistance in preparing a role of some proportions. In either case, the manual is meant for the beginner, before he has read widely in more advanced works, or at least before he has developed from wide reading and experience a workable system of his own. In keeping with both of these aims, the volume offers a brief though not superficial introduction to the many inter-related problems of play presentation, as the actor must sooner or later face them. The seasoned student-actor who has had even a minimum of formal training can of course be expected to bring to his work some knowledge of the broader problems of production, and some awareness of the director's aims and responsibilities. The experienced player has already struggled with his own voice and speech, his own posture and movement; he has already faced the complications of dramatic structure, characterization, audience psychology. But all of these, and more, crowd in on the beginner at once. Working Up a Part attempts to outline a sound and practical approach for the beginner. Moving from analysis of a role, through rehearsal, to performance, it presents an orderly, logical, and balanced arrangement of material. No one aspect of the beginner's task is slighted at the expense of others; and the material is so organized that the volume may readily be used either as a basic class text or as a reference handbook.

ATTENTION ACTORS
If you've ever struggled to remember your lines, the creative memorization techniques taught in "LINE? "will help you break through your mental blocks and accelerate the line memorization process. Author Jared Kelner has applied his experience as an actor and acting teacher and combined that with his expertise as a memory improvement trainer and created an imagination and sensory based process for actors to use when memorizing lines. It's an innovative approach to line memorization that taps into the actor's imagination and acting training rather than relying on monotonous rote memorization methods like highlighting, recording and repeating lines over and over. By applying the creative memorization methods presented in "LINE? "you will instantly recall your lines.
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ENDORSEMENTS
" "Bottom line, the memory techniques taught in LINE? work. Any actor who's ever struggled to remember their lines needs to buy this book and read it right away. I only wish I learned this memorization method years ago." "
Javier Molina: Associate Director of the Action Theatre Conservatory and Lifetime Member of the Actors Studio
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" "Actors and actresses, young and old, can now throw out the old methods of rote memorization. Kelner has crafted LINE? in a way that leverages your creative mind and gracefully marries proven memorization methods with the actor's natural imaginative instincts which results in faster line memorization. This resource is a must for every actor who wants to improve their ability to memorize their lines." "
Jamie Nast: Author of Idea Mapping: How to Access Your Hidden Brain Power, Learn Faster, Remember More, and Achieve Success in Business
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" "Whether you're a novice cast in a community theatre production or a professional actor whose Teflon brain is causing you to lose jobs, LINE? will save your life. This is the best monologue and dialogue memorization system that I have ever come across. Jared Kelner breaks the process down into simple steps that will help you memorize your lines quickly and creatively. I am highly recommending this book to the students I teach and the actors I direct." "
Gerry Appel: Director of The Playhouse Acting Academy
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HEY THIS IS THE NEWLY UPDATED VERSION FOR 2014 This guide is your reference for getting started in commercials, Tv, film, voiceovers and modeling.Includes: how to find an agent, tips for becoming a good actor, information on training, photographers for headshots, how to do a resume, how to become an extra and m

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional voice actor, but didn't have a clue how to start? Author and professional voice actor Michael Lenz wondered the same thing when he began his journey into the world of voice acting. Join Michael as he shares with you the valuable lessons he learned as he worked his way from the ground up to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional voice actor and audiobook narrator. Paid To Talk - A Journey Into Voice Acting is essential reading for anyone interested in learning about what it takes to make it in this competitive industry. In addition to the insight he gained from top industry insiders, Michael also shares interesting first hand accounts of his journey from a complete novice to becoming a narrator for one of the largest audiobook publishing companies in the world. Filled with great insights and helpful advice, Paid To Talk - A Journey Into Voice Acting is certain to inspire and guide you as you begin your own journey into the amazing profession of voice acting

What do you really hope for with your acting? Imagine you could learn the real pitfalls that lie ahead. More, that someone shared effective countermeasures to all the traps. Just look inside this book. Discover the 21 Darkest Secrets of the Film and Television Industry Every Actor Should Know. Protect your career by getting ready for the tough choices. But first, you need to know what those choices will be. Learn to recognize traps. Find ways around the inertia of the current system and use what's new, fresh and surprising. In addition to guiding you with effective audition and acting techniques, this book is a guide for producing and directing your own videos for YouTube.com and webisodes. Producing those videos creates essential demonstration footage to impress casting directors. Here also read of 25 secrets to self-promotion. Author Tom Marcoux, an actor and director of feature films and other work, has worked both sides of the audition table. He pulls back the curtain and reveals what directors think during auditions. Simply he helps make your acting dreams come true. Based on directing and acting experience with films (one went to Cannes film market and even won international distribution), Marcoux teaches workshops on acting as well as self-promotion. He teaches science fiction & fantasy cinema and literature as well as public speaking at the Academy of Art University. This book is designed to help you strengthen yourself. Avoid the pitfalls in an acting career, so you can keep pursuing your dreams. "This book taught me a lot about the technical aspects of filmmaking. The career strategies in it can help new actors take hold of their own careers instead of waiting for the phone to ring." - Danek S. Kaus, Produced Screenwriter and author of Swords of the Dead About Tom Marcoux as a Film Director: "When casting, film director Tom Marcoux's acting and improvisation skills shine as he works with actors." - Daniel Buhlman, film director and actor "Tom treats cast and crew with great respect. He listens to ideas, allows a lot of give and take. Many directors remain defensive, even touchy about their own ideas. Tom always seems more interested in seeing what others can bring to a project. His support helped me express the truth in my scenes. " - David MacDowell Blue, actor, screenwriter and author of The Annotated Carmilla Tom Marcoux won a special award at the Emmys. Marcoux wrote, directed, produced and acted in a feature film that went to Cannes film market, where it gained international distribution. He is engaged in the book/film projects Crystal Pegasus (children's) and TimePulse (science fiction). His previous book on persuasion and seduction in this "Darkest Secrets" Series went to #1 on Amazon.com Hot Releases in Business Life (and Business Communication). Marcoux also helps people like you fulfill big dreams. Known as America's Communication Coach, Tom has authored 11 books and 21 audio programs with sales in 15 countries. He guides clients and audiences (IBM, Sun Microsystems, etc.) to success in job interviewing, public speaking, media relations, and branding. A member of the National Speakers Association, he is a professional coach and guest expert on TV, radio, and print, and was dubbed "the Personal Branding Instructor" by the San Francisco Examiner. Tom addressed National Association of Broadcasters' Conference 6 years running. With a degree in psychology, Tom is a guest lecturer at Stanford, DeAnza, and California State Universities, and teaches public speaking and comparative religion at Academy of Art University. Visit TomSuperCoach.com to see how Tom coaches people on how to get more done in less time with less effort using Time-Leverage. Visit Tom's blog at www.BeHeardandBeTrusted.com