Actor. Writer. Whatever.: (essays on my rise to the top of the bottom of the entertainment industry) - Softcover

Kantayya, Mellini

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0988466007 ISBN 13: 9780988466005

Publisher: Ako Dako Press, 2013

Synopsis

An honest, inspiring exploration of the New York acting world, ambition, and success, delivered by a fresh, bold insider’s voice. In her critically acclaimed essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya exposes the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions and life as a rank-and-file actor. Her unflinching depiction of show business, backstage anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor will resonate with both the creative and the curious—and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art and making rent.

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About the Author

Mellini Kantayya is the critically acclaimed author of Actor. Writer. Whatever. (essays on my rise to the top of the bottom of the entertainment industry). She is a writer, actor, culture critic, and humorist. Her work has been seen in Okayplayer and regularly in The Huffington Post. She has been a commentator on NPR affiliates and lectures at colleges. Her most recent acting credits include Nurse Jackie, Breathe In, and Alpha House. Mellini has been a storyteller at the Mark Twain House and various venues in New York City. She has written screenplays, developed an education children's TV show, founded a film festival, directed plays and short films, and has even been a back-up dancer in a few hip hop videos (though she'll never tell you which ones). She lives in Brooklyn, NY.

From the Back Cover

"...the essays are just the right mix of mirth, nostalgia, courage, optimism, and inspiration..." -- Clarion ForeWord

"...an aspect of the entertainment industry that is not often explored, and it is fascinating. "--Sacramento Book Review

An honest, inspiring exploration of the New York acting world, ambition, and success, delivered by a fresh, bold insider's voice.


In her debut tell-all essay collection, writer Mellini Kantayya exposes the pinnacles and pitfalls of pursuing artistic ambitions and life as a rank-and-file actor. Her unflinching depiction of show business, backstage anecdotes, and self-deprecating humor will resonate with both the creative and the curious--and inspire anyone who has ever juggled making art and making rent.


"...essays sparkle with wit and joy...a multi-angled look at the illogical, ever-present drive to create." --San Francisco Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Ako Dako Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0988466007
• ISBN 13: 9780988466005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212