Table of Contents
Acknowledgements xiii
Foreword Isabel Sanford xv
Preface xix
Introduction 1
1 The Transition from Student to Working Professional 5
2 Skills to Build a Career On in The New Business of Acting 17
3 The Art of the Head Shot: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words and a Potential Opportunity 29
4 The Business of Talent Representation: A Perspective on the New Landscape 43
5 The Business of Talent Casting in the New Landscape 58
6 Self-Submitting: The Art of Selectivity in Pursuing Casting Opportunities 73
7 Unions and Actors 87
8 An Actor's Resume and Bio: Create Critical Work-in-Progress Tools that Define Your Unique Brand and Your Potential 111
9 Emotional, Physical and Fiscal Fitness in the New Landscape 123
10 It's All About the Plan: Create and Launch your Action Plan for Career Success 157
11 Notes for the Beginning of Your Journey 177
12 An Actor's Code of Ethics 179
13 Resources for Actors 183
14 Websites Referenced in The New Business of Acting 185
15 The Last Word 187
Notes 189
Appendix: About the Author 191
Index 195