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without Being Seen: Voice-Over Acting What You Need to Succeed in Voice-Over Acting Training for a Voice-Over Career Finding Voice-Over Work Preparing Your Demo Getting an Agent or Manager Auditioning for Voice-Over Work Getting Paid as a Voice-Over Actor Chapter 16: Working As an Extra Delving into the Glamorous World of an Extra Appreciating the Advantages of Being an Extra Advancing Your Career Beyond an Extra Chapter 17: Getting Your Kid into Show Biz Considering the Commitment Exploring the Acting Options Investigating the Biz of Child Acting Helping Your Child Deal with the Ups and Downs of Show Business
9 Part 5: Managing Your Money as an Actor Chapter 18: Don’t Get Ripped Off! Avoiding Con Games, Scams, and Self-Destruction Identifying the Elements of a Con Game Exposing Common Show Business Con Games Dealing with Dishonesty Protect Yourself: Beating the Con at His Own Game Being Your Own Worst Enemy Chapter 19: Working to Pay Your Bills until You Hit It Big Considering What Kind of Employment You Want Working for Yourself Getting a Job That Pays You to Be Entertaining Chapter 20: Managing Your Finances Handling Your Money Living Well Without Going Broke Deciding When to Quit Your Day Job
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Part 6: The Part of Tens
Chapter 21: Ten Myths Debunked about Show Business
Myth #1: Show Business Is Closed to Outsiders
Myth #2: It’s Who You Know, Not What You Know
Myth #3: Only the Young and the Beautiful Get Work
Myth #4: You Have to Move to L.A., Vancouver, or New York to Succeed
Myth #5: Plastic Surgery and Body Implants Get You Work
Myth #6: You Have to Sacrifice Your Principles
Myth #7: You Can Break into Show Business by Taking Off Your Clothes
Myth #8: You Can Be Discovered and Made into a Star
Myth #9: The Right Agent, Manager, Coach Can Get You Work
Myth #10: Show Business Will Destroy You
Chapter 22: Ten Traits of Successful Actors
Respecting Other People’s Time
Planning Ahead
Being Flexible and Adaptable
Being Professional
Being Yourself
Being Well-Groomed
Being Persistent
Avoiding Mind-Altering Substances
Being Willing to Improve Yourself
Believing in Yourself
Chapter 23: Ten Tips for Improving As an Actor
Mastering the Art of Auditioning
Knowing How to Audition and Act for the Camera
Expecting the Unexpected: Improvising
Developing a Sense of Humor
Overcoming Stage Fright
Understanding Human Psychology
Developing Your Voice and Improving Your Body
Maintaining a Reliable Source of Income
Avoiding Guaranteed Failure
Staying Sharp
Chapter 24: Ten Ways to Act Just for the Fun of It
Join a Community Theater Group
Become a Storyteller
Join an Improvisational Group
Volunteer at Your Local School Drama Department
Put on a Play for a Charity
Appear in a Student Film
Work