Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2023 (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This well-established and respected directory supports actors in their training and search for work in theatre, film, TV, radio and comedy.

It is the only directory to provide detailed information for each listing and specific advice on how to approach companies and individuals, saving hours of further research. From agents and casting directors to producing theatres, showreel companies, photographers and much more, this essential reference book editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the industry.

Covering training and working in theatre, film, radio, TV and comedy, it contains invaluable resources such as a casting calendar and articles on a range of topics from your social media profile to what drama schools are looking for to financial and tax issues.

With the listings updated every year, the Actors' and Performers' Yearbook continues to be the go-to guide for help with auditions, interviews and securing/sustaining work within the industry.

An invaluable professional tool that anyone working in the industry will benefit from.

Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2023 is fully updated and features a new foreword by Syrus Lowe.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
• Seitenzahl: 472
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350322288
• Artikelnr.: 66258625

Autorenporträt

Syrus Lowe trained as an actor at RADA and has a successful career in theatre, TV and animation. Most recently, he appeared in the hit West End show The Inheritance and on HBO's Avenue 5 and Channel 4's Home. He is also a leader in the field of corporate role play, having worked in the sector for over 20 years and, since 2015, having run the UK's only corporate role play masterclass for actors (www.roleplaymasterclass.com).

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword Training Introduction Training for the under
18s Arts Emergency
Julie Hesmondhalgh Interview: David Mumeni; Levelling the playing
field for actors from working and benefit class backgrounds Drama schools Checklist of drama school deadlines, audition requirements, audition fees and funding systems
Lloyd Trott What are drama schools looking for?
Geoffrey Colman It's warm up North: training and opportunities for actors living in North East England
Adelle Hulsmeier Short
term and part
time courses Private tutors and coaches An actor's toolkit
Simon Dunmore Agents and casting directors Introduction Agents Being an agent
Howard Roberts CPMA: the Co
operative Personal Management Association Voice
over agents Presenters' agents Casting directors Casting for the stage
Anne McNulty Casting for musical theatre
David Grindrod Woman in a brown skirt
Sophie Stanton Theatre Introduction Interview: Cherrelle Skeete; Active Listening in a Community of Nomads Dramaturg at HOME
Petra Jane Tauscher Producing theatres Interview: Tom Ross
Williams Inclusivity and Allyship for the Future of the Industry Effective audition speeches
Simon Dunmore Understudying
Andrew Piper Independent managements/theatre producers Interview: Hazel Holder; Voicing Kindness Ignition, inspiration and the imposter
Scott Graham Middle and smaller
scale companies Starting your own theatre company
Pilar Orti¿ Finding funding for projects
Sinead Mac Manus The multi
hyphenate comedy actor
performer
writer
Chris Head Interview: Geoff Whiting; Routes into stand
up comedy Pantomime English
language European theatre companies A touring actor's survival guide
Maev Alexander Fringe theatres Interview: Ned Bennett; The Direction of Collaboration Edinburgh or bust: is it worth it?
Shane Dempsey Open Book: fairer finances for fringe theatre
Piers Beckley Children's, young people's and theatre in education
Paul Harman Shakespeare changes prisoners' lives
Bruce Wall Festivals Role
play companies Media Introduction Television companies Casting for television
Janie Frazer Auditioning for camera
Nancy Bishop Self
taping auditions
Ros Hubbard Are you ready for Pilot Season?
Brendan Thomas Independent film, video and TV production companies Film schools Actors and video games
Mark Estdale Radio and audio book companies Acting for radio
Gordon House Media festivals Disabled actors Introduction Training Sources of work Arts organisations Rights, advice and support Opportunities for disabled actors
Jamie Beddard Resources Resources Introduction Equity Act For Change
Kobna Holdbrook
Smith Beyond #metoo
Kelly Burke Spotlight, casting directories and information services 'Point me in the right direction': navigating the casting services
Isabelle Farah Be prepared for publicity
Jayne Trotman Photographers and repro companies Getting the most from your photographs
Angus Deuchar Making money from your voice
Marina Caldarone Showreel, voicereel and website services Showreels: creation and maintenance
Anthony Holmes Digital wellbeing for actors
Sinead Mac Manus Interview: Daniel Heale; Building your personal brand on social media Accountants Tax and National Insurance for actors
Philippe Carden Equity Pension Scheme
Andrew Barker @ First Act Physical and mental fitness for actors
Alex Caan Interview: Claire Cordeaux; Mental health in the performing arts Funding bodies Publications, libraries, references and booksellers Organisations, associations and societies Bibliography Webography Index