The Actor's Yearbook 2005

by A & C Black Publishers Ltd

• ISBN13: 9780713669435
• ISBN10: 0713669438
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: A & C Black

Summary

The Actor's Yearbook is a comprehensive reference guide to television, film and theatre. It lists contact names and addresses for all sections of the acting world, from agents to production companies. Essays and commentaries provide a valuable insight into the profession. This is an essential resource for actors and anyone involved in the industry, from those just embarking on a career, to experienced actors who may be unfamiliar with certain areas of the profession.

Table of Contents

Introduction	vii
Training
Introduction	1	(2)
Training for the Under-18s	3	(4)
Drama Schools	7	(16)
University Acting-Oriented Courses	23	(7)
Short-Term and Part-Time Courses	30	(11)
Agents and Casting Directors
Introduction	41	(1)
Being an Agent -- Brian Taylor	42	(2)
Agents	44	(32)
Voice-Over Agents	76	(3)
The Co-operative Agency	79	(2)
Kim Gillespie
Co-operative Agencies	81	(9)
A Casting Director's Perspective	90	(2)
Richard Evans
Casting Directors	92	(15)
Theatre
Introduction	107	(1)
Producing Theatres	108	(18)
Independent Managements/Theatre Producers	126	(9)
Middle & Smaller-Scale Companies	135	(25)
English-Language European Theatre Companies	160	(4)
Fringe Theatres	164	(8)
Children's, Young People's & Theatre in Education Companies	172	(2)
Paul Harman
Children's, Young People's and Theatre in Education Companies	174	(16)
Festivals	190	(10)
Role-Play Companies	200	(3)
Other Media
Introduction	203	(1)
BBC Network Television	204	(4)
Independent Television	208	(4)
Independent Film, Video & TV Production Companies	212	(8)
Film Schools	220	(2)
Radio Companies and Other `Voice-Work' Opportunities	222	(6)
Media Festivals	228	(5)
Resources
Introduction	233	(1)
Equity -- Louise Grainger	234	(2)
Photographers & Repro Companies	236	(9)
The Spotlight, Casting Directories and Information Services	245	(6)
Showreel and Voice-Demo Companies	251	(4)
Funding Bodies	255	(7)
Publications, Organisations, Associations and Societies	262	(14)
Bibliography	276	(3)
Webography	279	(4)
Index	283