Breaking into Acting For Dummies

Break into showbiz--the right way!

Do you dream about being the next Halle Berry or Tom Hanks? Whether you're still studying, you're a newly minted pro, or you've been working in the biz for a while, this brand-new edition of Breaking Into Acting For Dummies can help you make all the right choices. From working with the right representation to hiring a professional photographer to take your head shot, and from uploading your resume and acting clips online to auditioning the right way, this handy guide gives you the lowdown on what you need to do to make a living as an actor--no matter whether it's onstage, onscreen, or as an extra or voice-over actor.

Inside. . .

• Join various casting sites on the internet
• Network like a pro
• Get the perfect head shot
• Write a compelling resume
• Create an audition clip that will wow
• Land a commercial role
• Take acting classes for self-improvement
• Find acting-related work to pay bills