The actor's career companion : insider advice on how to survive and thrive / Rob Ostlere.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ostlere, Rob, author.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Acting--Vocational guidance.

Acting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

2nd edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Methuen Drama, 2026.

Summary:

A new edition of Rob Ostlere's successful acting career guide, which speaks to the recent seismic shifts in the theatre, film and TV industries. Through collecting a variety of opinions and experiences, it offers expert guidance on how best to navigate this landscape. Since the first edition was published in 2019, we've had the Covid pandemic, as well as the after-effects of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. The industry now is barely resembles what it was in 2019. This 2nd edition addresses all these changes in this second edition, from the lasting impact of self-tapes and Zoom auditions to a greater awareness around ethics in the audition and rehearsal room to the focus on greater representation in, and accessibility to, the arts. The Actor's Career Companion offers advice on new areas including: > self-starting in the industry > the increase in social media and networking opportunities and the new opportunities available to actors who go direct to casting teams using email and other methods > actors making their own work while building a TV, film and theatre career > voiceover, mo-cap and other opportunities beyond stage and screen > mental health resources for performers to build a mindset for success and to deal with the difficult times > money-management tips and portfolio careers that offer practical solutions to the financial and lifestyle challenges many performers face The interviews and case studies throughout the book are updated to reflect the broader range of people working within the industry and ensuring a diversity of experience within it.

Contents:

Foreword

Introduction

Using this Guide

1: Terms in the Book

2:. How to Navigate this Guide

3: Beyond the Book

Understanding How Acting Careers Work

4. Who's Who and What's What

5. Acting as a business

Always Getting Better

The Most Important Thing

6. Starting Training

7. Getting Better as a Professional Actor

Entering the Industry

8. Testing the Waters

9. Training at Drama school

10. Courses and Classes

11. The Direct Route

Building the Foundations of Your Acting Career

12. You as a Product

13. Researching the Industry: Finding Your Customers

14: Your Marketing Materials: Headshots, CVs and Showreels

Finding Work

15: Emailing the Industry

16. Using Casting Sites

17: Networking

18: Social Media and Online

19: Finding the Right Agent For You

20: Working With an Agent

21: Making Your Own Work

Self-taping and Auditioning

22: Self-taping

23. Zoom Auditioning

24: Auditioning in the Room

Practising Useful Mindsets and Supporting Your Mental Health

25. Your Rights and Protections in the Industry

26. Habits and Mindsets for Success

27. Protecting Your Mental Health

Getting Organised with Self-employment, Tax, and Money

28. Self-Employment, Tax and N.I.

29. Second Jobs and Portfolio Careers

30. Organising Your Money as a Freelancer

Planning and Developing Your Career

31. Long-term Planning

32. Setting Up Systems for Success

33. Action Plans

Examples and Templates

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Ostlere, Rob. The actor's career companion

ISBN:

1350450006

9781350450004

OCLC:

1520507177