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An Actor’s Guide—Making It in New York City
by Glenn Alterman
For any actor in or on the way to New York City, this is the definitive source for advice, winning strategies, marketing techniques, and invaluable insights to being a successful New York actor. Aspiring and established professionals will find this thorough and up-to-the-minute volume chock full of resources and advice about auditioning, making professional connections, promoting one’s self, seeking opportunities in nontraditional venues, finding an apartment, securing “survival jobs,” understanding actor unions, getting headshots, and furthering one’s actor training in New York.
This guide also details working as a film extra, careers in print modeling, scams and rip-offs to avoid, opportunities for actors with disabilities, and using the Internet to the fullest advantage. Included are in-depth interviews with legendary show business figures such as actor Henry Winkler, casting director Juliet Taylor, and theater director Joseph Chaikin as well top talents from the fields of film, television, stage, commercials, and talent agencies. Written by a professional New York actor with over thirty years of experience, this meticulously researched guide will give actors the tools they need to survive and thrive in New York show business. |
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Reviews
“I have a B.A. and an M.F.A. in acting but had to learn the hard way the reality of being an actor in New York. Every actor who plans to move to New York should read this book.”
— Debra Monk, Tony, Emmy, Obie, Drama Desk, and Helen Hayes Award–winning actress
“The New York industry can seem overwhelming to a young actor. This book is full of insights for actors as they journey through it. A great resource tool that takes some mystery out of the process.”
— Rob Decina, Casting Director, Guiding Light
“An Actor’s GuideæMaking It in New York City is a must-read for the actor just arriving in New York as well as the seasoned pro who’s been here for years. It is the most comprehensive, best organized guide that I have seen. It is down to earth and very up to date.. I highly recommend it.”
—William Esper, Acting Teacher and Director
“At last, a complete guide to survival as an actor in this industry.”
—Jay Binder, C.S.A., Binder Casting
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