Acting as a Business, Fifth Edition
Author: O'Neil, Brian
ISBN: 9780345807076
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Apr 2014
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback / softback
A long-respected guide to the practical side of an acting career--now updated with new information reflecting recent major changes in the industry.
The essential handbook for actors-a modern classic-now regularly updated to reflect the latest show-business trends
Since its original publication, Acting as a Business has earned a reputation as an indispensable tool for working and aspiring actors. Avoiding the usual advice about persistence and luck, Brian O'Neil provides clear-cut guidelines that will give actors a solid knowledge of the business behind their art. It's packed with practical information-on everything from what to say in a cover letter to where to stand when performing in an agent's office-including:
-- Tactics for getting an agent, including preparing for the interview
-- How to research who will be casting what-and whether there is a role for you-well in advance
-- Examples of correspondence to agents and casting directors for both beginning and advanced professionals
-- A detailed analysis of the current trend of paying to meet industry personnel
-- How to communicate effectively with an agent or personal manager
-- Creative ways to use the internet and social media
O'Neil regularly updates Acting as a Business (most recently in 2025) to keep up with the latest show-business trends, making this a reference no actor should be without.
ISBN: 9780345807076
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Year first published: 15 Apr 2014
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback / softback
A long-respected guide to the practical side of an acting career--now updated with new information reflecting recent major changes in the industry.
The essential handbook for actors-a modern classic-now regularly updated to reflect the latest show-business trends
Since its original publication, Acting as a Business has earned a reputation as an indispensable tool for working and aspiring actors. Avoiding the usual advice about persistence and luck, Brian O'Neil provides clear-cut guidelines that will give actors a solid knowledge of the business behind their art. It's packed with practical information-on everything from what to say in a cover letter to where to stand when performing in an agent's office-including:
-- Tactics for getting an agent, including preparing for the interview
-- How to research who will be casting what-and whether there is a role for you-well in advance
-- Examples of correspondence to agents and casting directors for both beginning and advanced professionals
-- A detailed analysis of the current trend of paying to meet industry personnel
-- How to communicate effectively with an agent or personal manager
-- Creative ways to use the internet and social media
O'Neil regularly updates Acting as a Business (most recently in 2025) to keep up with the latest show-business trends, making this a reference no actor should be without.
