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Loading... The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide (edition 2017)by Jenna Fischer (Author), Steve Carell (Foreword)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is a trove of practical wisdom for any aspiring actor. If you have any interest in pursuing an acting career, I highly recommend reading it. It’s also a light, easy read for any fan of The Office or for someone who’s curious about the inner workings of showbiz. Just know that it is written to actors, and you won’t walk away with that feeling of “wow, this book was just what I needed” feeling unless you are one. ( ) I have zero interest on ever being an actor so I am not the audience for this but I had an audible credit to use and I love Jenna Fischer on the Office Ladies podcast so thought I'd give this a go. I did find it interesting - I think it would be genuinely useful for aspiring actors as she offers a lot of really practical advice. But I just enjoyed listening to her and found her voice very calming and reassuring! no reviews | add a review
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HTML: Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong? Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on The Office, nearly a decade of frustration, struggle, rejection and doubt. If only she'd had a handbook for the aspiring actor. Or, better yet, someone to show her the wayâ??an established actor who could educate her about the business, manage her expectations, and reassure her in those moments of despair. Jenna wants to be that person for you. With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the profession, based on her own memorable and hilarious experiences. She tells you how to get the right headshot, what to look for in representation, and the importance of joining forces with other like-minded artists and creating your own workâ??invaluable advice personally acquired from her many years of struggle. She provides helpful hints on how to be gutsy and take risks, the tricks to good auditioning and callbacks, and how not to fall for certain scams (auditions in a guy's apartment are probably not legitâ??or at least not for the kind of part you're looking for!). Her inspiring, helpful guidance feels like a trusted friend who's made the journey, and has now returned to walk beside you, pointing out the pitfalls as you blaze your own path towards the life of a professional ac No library descriptions found. |
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