The Actor Takes a Meeting: How to Interview Successfully with Agents, Managers, Producers, and Casting Directors - Softcover

Stephen Book

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879505894 ISBN 13: 9781879505896

Publisher: Silman-James Press, 2006

Synopsis

Addresses the actor's self-presentation at an interview or meeting. This book shows the actor how to be the host of a meeting and the initiator of an exciting experience that may lead to offers of representation, auditions, and project participation.

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From the Publisher

"If I hadn't learned how to interview from Stephen Book, my career would not have taken off so quickly. This book is indispensable for actors on the way up." - David Boreanaz (Angel, Bones)

From the Inside Flap

"Until Stephen taught me how to take a meeting, I was always shooting myself in the foot. His technique has cleaned up all that self-destructive behavior and smoothed the way for making the transition from stand-up to acting and starring in a series. Now, I can be in a room with the most powerful people in show business and shine."

-Christopher Titus (Titus) "The Actor Takes A Meeting is an innovative and exceptional book about losing one's fear and learning how to take charge of any meeting. It gave me tremendous insight into the actor's process."

-Barry Josephson, former President of Columbia Pictures,

Producer (Men In Black) "I applaud another valuable Book book. Stephen gives great advice to actors about not falling into the victim trap, owning the space, and finding the right attitude for success."

-Rick Pagano, Casting Director

(X-MEN: The Last Stand, "24") "If you're not getting the representation or acting jobs you deserve, this is the book for you. Stephen Book illustrates exactly what you've been doing wrong and how to correct it. As a former agent, manager, and producer I've taken countless meetings with actors who desperately needed this advice. He even paints a clear picture of how I've been reacting to what you've been doing wrong. I had no idea it was that transparent."

-Bruce Smith, President, OmniPop Talent Group "This is a wonderful bookæfilled with valuable information which every actor needs in order to participate within the industry without losing ones sense of self."

-Peter Levine, Creative Artists Agency "The Actor Takes A Meeting is a guide to changing the actor's fear into authenticity and presence. This book is a gift to the actor."

-April Webster, Casting Director

(Lost, Mission Impossible III) "Stephen Book's interview technique is one of the most valuable tools for the actor. It is a "how-to" for making an authentic connection. I vividly remember one of the best general meetings I had: It was easy, fun, and the time just flew by. As we were saying goodbye and I finally glanced at her résumé, I saw that she had indeed studied with Stephen Book. I was not surprised."

-Liz Dean, Casting Director (Nip/Tuck, Everwood) "This smart, practical guide to getting what you want gives the actor invaluable tools for climbing the show-biz ladder."

-Gene Parseghian, Parseghian Planco Management "Powerful! Most actors don't even know that they blow it in meetings. Read this book and see what you are doing wrong and how to fix it."

-Tom Parziale, President, Visionary Entertainment "Through reading Book's book and doing the exercises you develop the confidence to own the meeting."

-Bernard Carneol, COO, Progressive Artists Agency "Finally, a guide for any actor who is having difficulty with the all- important meetings that are essential for a successful career. Whether it be feelings of insecurity, victimization, or second-guessing oneself, guidance and exercises can be found in this book to gain confidence and ease the stress in meeting with agents, producers, and casting directors."

-Terry Berland, Commercials Casting Director "This is a revolutionary book. To teach actors how to get what they want through honesty, presence, and self-empowerment is not only bold and daring, but also healthy for the soul."

-Todd Black, Producer

(Pursuit of Happyness, Antoine Fisher)

Edition details

• Publisher: Silman-James Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1879505894
• ISBN 13: 9781879505896
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 265