An Actor's Business: How to Market Yourself as an Actor No Matter Where You Live [Paperback]

A thorough and well-written resource for anyone wanting to understand all facets of the acting business. It covers everything from unions to marketing yourself.In order to be a successful actor, you must learn how to sell your product—yourself. This book tells how to do just that and how to set yourself apart from the herd. Reilly, who has achieved success as an actor, director, writer, and teacher, shares his experiences with the reader. The tips on how and where to find work in New York City, Hollywood, and the regional markets are invaluable. His advice to actors on packaging and promoting themselves as a small business should be of interest to all types of professionals seeking to advance their careers. The author's breezy, witty writing style makes this an enjoyable read. Highly recommended for theater arts collections in high school, college, and public libraries.

--Library JournalIn order to be a successful actor, you must learn how to sell your product—yourself. This book tells how to do just that and how to set yourself apart from the “herd.” Reilly, who has achieved success as an actor, director, writer, and teacher, shares his experiences with the reader. The tips on how and where to find work in New York City, Hollywood, and the regional markets are invaluable. His advice to actors on packaging and promoting themselves as a small business should be of interest to all types of professionals seeking to advance their careers. The author's breezy, witty writing style makes this an enjoyable read. Highly recommended for theater arts collections in high school, college, and public libraries.

--Library JournalThis is a great book to give someone about to graduate from an acting program. It fulfills the subtitle completely, and instructs the reader in marketing techniques used in the ‘real world’ (like a survey of 100 people to determine your ‘type’). It encourages the neophyte to start in a smallerl“)