The Business of Show (Paperback)

Adam Cates

ISBN 10: 1499236417 / ISBN 13: 9781499236415

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

About this Item

Paperback. 'THE BUSINESS OF SHOW: A Guide to the Entertainment Business for the Performing Artist' contains vital information for the career-driven performer venturing down the professional path. More than 90 successful actors, singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, artistic directors, producers, agents, and casting directors contribute current insightful facts about working in today's entertainment industry. A wealth of topics-marketing, networking, type, strategy, auditions, education, where the work is, rejection, contract negotiations, rehearsal protocol, understudies, unions, agents, managers, tax deductions, professional conduct, survival jobs, career longevity, career transition, and much more-are made accessible through humor, real stories, and to-the-point advice. With a fresh and honest focus, THE BUSINESS OF SHOW will prepare you to pursue your dreams of working in "the biz" with passion and, more than ever, a comprehensive understanding of the business side. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Business of Show (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1499236417
• ISBN 13: 9781499236415
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

'THE BUSINESS OF SHOW: A Guide to the Entertainment Business for the Performing Artist' contains vital information for the career-driven performer venturing down the professional path. More than 90 successful actors, singers, dancers, directors, choreographers, artistic directors, producers, agents, and casting directors contribute current insightful facts about working in today’s entertainment industry. A wealth of topics—marketing, networking, type, strategy, auditions, education, where the work is, rejection, contract negotiations, rehearsal protocol, understudies, unions, agents, managers, tax deductions, professional conduct, survival jobs, career longevity, career transition, and much more—are made accessible through humor, real stories, and to-the-point advice. With a fresh and honest focus, THE BUSINESS OF SHOW will prepare you to pursue your dreams of working in “the biz” with passion and, more than ever, a comprehensive understanding of the business side.

About the Author

Adam Cates grew up dreaming of a life as a professional performer and went on to build a 25-year career as a performer, choreographer, director, writer, and educator. With credits including Tony Award-winning Broadway musicals, television, national tours, opera, concerts, regional theater, summer stock, casinos, industrials, theme parks, and cruise ships, Cates has experienced the incredible journey of what it means to be a working artist firsthand. Cates resides in New York City and teaches on the faculty of Pace University, Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway, and as a guest artist, master teacher and lecturer for organizations around the world.

For more, visit adamcates.com.