Acting for a Living : How to Act Outside Hollywood - Become an Actor; Work in Film, TV and Video; Make it Your Career

Being a well-paid actor isn't as difficult as you might imagine. In Acting for a Living, Roy McCrerey explains how you can beat the odds, work consistently, and earn a small fortune in an industry that is a complete mystery to most. Who needs Hollywood? Thanks to the rise of independent films, HD cameras and the internet - you can now make a living as an actor almost anywhere. Whether you are a struggling actor trying to reach the next level, a student hoping to break into the business, or a middle-aged salesperson in search of a brand new career - you need to read this book. Inside you will discover:What it takes to be a working actor, and how to make it happen.Who should go to Hollywood - and who should stay away.Why you don't want to be like 95% of SAG actors.The business side of acting - and why it is so misunderstood. How to stack the deck in your favor before the audition occurs.Techniques for raising your income to over $100,000/year.What the talent agents want you to know, but are hesitant to say. Veteran tips for acting in film, TV, commercials and videos.Vital information on the unions.How to maximize your odds in N.Y. and L.A., if you decide to go.