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Actors’ and Performers’ Yearbook 2024

Cuvânt înainte de Sam Stevenson
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 oct 2023
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.Actors' and Performers' Yearbook 2024 is fully updated and includes a newly commissioned article by actor Mark Weinman, a new foreword, 4 new interviews by casting director Sam Stevenson, giving timely advice in response to today's fast-changing industry landscape, and an article by Paterson Joseph.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781350408203
ISBN-10: 1350408204
Pagini: 480
Dimensiuni: 148 x 210 x 38 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Methuen Drama
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Includes new content from actor/writer Mark Weinman; director/actor Harry Burton; casting director Sam Stevenson; actors Zak Ford-Williams, Paterson Joseph and Tuyen Do; agent Gemma McAvoy; and casting professionals Gemma Hancock and John Cannon

Notă biografică

Sam Stevenson is a freelance casting director, based in London, and working in theatre, television and film. Her projects include productions for the BBC, Sky, Amazon, Warner Bros, National Theatre and RSC. For many years she worked in partnership with Gemma Hancock with whom she shares an Emmy nomination for their work on the BBC miniseries Emma.

Cuprins

Foreword - Sam StevensonTrainingIntroductionTraining for the under-18sArts Emergency - Julie HesmondhalghInterview: David Mumeni; Levelling the playing-field for actors from working and benefit class backgroundsDrama schoolsChecklist of drama school deadlines, audition requirements, audition fees and funding systems - Lloyd TrottWhat are drama schools looking for? - Geoffrey ColmanIt's warm up North: training and opportunities for actors living in North East England - Adelle HulsmeierShort-term and part-time coursesPrivate tutors and coachesAn actor's toolkit - Simon DunmoreAgents and casting directorsIntroductionAgentsBeing an agent - Howard RobertsCPMA: the Co-operative Personal Management AssociationVoice-over agentsPresenters' agentsCasting directorsCasting for the stage - Anne McNultyCasting for musical theatre - David GrindrodWoman in a brown skirt - Sophie StantonTheatreIntroductionInterview: Cherrelle Skeete; Active Listening in a Community of NomadsDramaturg at HOME - Petra Jane TauscherProducing theatresInterview: Tom Ross-Williams Inclusivity and Allyship for the Future of the IndustryEffective audition speeches - Simon DunmoreUnderstudying - Andrew PiperIndependent managements/theatre producersInterview: Hazel Holder; Voicing KindnessIgnition, inspiration and the imposter - Scott GrahamMiddle and smaller-scale companiesStarting your own theatre company - Pilar Orti´Finding funding for projects - Sinead Mac ManusThe multi-hyphenate comedy actor-performer-writer - Chris HeadInterview: Geoff Whiting; Routes into stand-up comedyPantomimeEnglish-language European theatre companiesA touring actor's survival guide - Maev AlexanderFringe theatresInterview: Ned Bennett; The Direction of CollaborationEdinburgh or bust: is it worth it? - Shane DempseyOpen Book: fairer finances for fringe theatre - Piers BeckleyChildren's, young people's and theatre in education - Paul HarmanShakespeare changes prisoners' lives - Bruce WallFestivalsRole-play companiesMediaIntroductionTelevision companiesCasting for television - Janie FrazerAuditioning for camera - Nancy BishopSelf-taping auditions - Ros HubbardAre you ready for Pilot Season? - Brendan ThomasIndependent film, video and TV production companiesFilm schoolsActors and video games - Mark EstdaleRadio and audio book companiesActing for radio - Gordon HouseMedia festivalsDisabled actorsIntroductionTrainingSources of workArts organisationsRights, advice and supportOpportunities for disabled actors - Jamie BeddardResourcesResourcesIntroductionEquityAct For Change - Kobna Holdbrook-SmithBeyond #metoo - Kelly BurkeSpotlight, casting directories and information services'Point me in the right direction': navigating the casting services - Isabelle FarahBe prepared for publicity - Jayne TrotmanPhotographers and repro companiesGetting the most from your photographs - Angus DeucharMaking money from your voice - Marina CaldaroneShowreel, voicereel and website servicesShowreels: creation and maintenance - Anthony HolmesDigital wellbeing for actors - Sinead Mac ManusInterview: Daniel Heale; Building your personal brand on social mediaAccountantsTax and National Insurance for actors - Philippe CardenEquity Pension Scheme - Andrew Barker @ First ActPhysical and mental fitness for actors - Alex CaanInterview: Claire Cordeaux; Mental health in the performing artsFunding bodiesPublications, libraries, references and booksellersOrganisations, associations and societiesBibliographyWebographyIndex

Recenzii

This book is a brilliant resource to have on your journey. No matter where you find yourself in your career, it can give you a new direction, tactics or focus when you feel a bit lost.