Make Acting Work
The Practical Path to a Successful Career

This guide is suitable for anyone wishing to develop a career in the unpredictable profession of acting. It offers an appraisal of the challenges that actors face and identifies the opportunities that exist for the resourceful along with practical advice such as preparing a CV and getting an agent.

An invaluable, practical guide to an acting career - "A really useful book for every actor to own" (Prunella Scales) Make Acting Work is an essential guide for anyone wishing to develop a career in this exciting but unpredictable profession. It offers a level-headed appraisal of the challenges that actors face and identifies a wide range of opportunities that exist for the resourceful. Practical advice is given on all the critical elements, including preparing a CV, photographs, demo-tape and showreel, getting an agent, and auditioning. The different requirements of theatre, radio, film and tv are explained, as well as a comprehensive survey of less traditional work, such as voice-overs, corporate training and role play."This book should be part of every resourceful actor's armoury" (Annette Badland)