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by Chris Agos (Author), Sam Samuelson (Foreword by)
The NEW complete guide to making a living as an actor in the Midwest.
For over a decade, actors looking to launch or grow their careers have trusted Acting In Chicago to guide them.
- Interested in making your love of acting your primary source of income?
- Feel like you could be doing much more with acting, but aren't sure how?
- Live in the Midwest and want a vibrant career without the cross-country move?
- Considering a transition from LA or NY and curious about the Midwest?
Recommended by agents and acting coaches, Acting in Chicago, 4th Edition demystifies the question of how to build a rewarding, sustainable, and profitable acting career. Everything you need to make a full-time living as a Midwest-based actor is at your fingertips in this updated edition. You'll just need to bring your talent. Specific information is presented logically so you can lay your path of least resistance through the industry.
What if you knew:
- The seven ways actors in the Midwest make money actually acting.
- How local casting works, what relationships are needed (and which aren't), and what to expect when you book every kind of job.
- The right way to get an agent.
- The best places to get training.
- How much you'll earn for every job.
- The real details about the actors' union: when, how, and if you need to join.
Veteran actor, voice talent, and teacher Chris Agos shows you a way of building a career that matches the lifestyle you imagine for yourself. No fluff or useless information, just solid, practical guidance written by an actor, for actors.
Here's what you'll get:- An organized big-picture look at the industry in the Midwest and all the opportunities it holds.
- Over 300 pages and 18 chapters full of specific, actionable advice applicable to any actor, regardless of experience level.
- Clarity on where to invest your time to build the kind of career you want to have.
- Strategies for putting yourself in the best position to explore every chance to act and get paid for it.
- Proven tips and tricks for self-taped auditions.
- Learn about creating and maintaining your online casting profiles.
- Unbiased details on the role SAG-AFTRA plays in an actor's career.
- Detailed salary information for every type of union and non-union job.
- An introduction to the ear prompter.
- Info on smaller Midwest markets, like Milwaukee.
- Learn how to avoid rookie mistakes with simple (but important) dos-and-don'ts.
Get answers on getting them into the business. Hello college fund!
BONUS #2: Thinking of moving to Los Angeles?Learn how to make the most of your time in the Midwest to make LA actually care about your work history.
BONUS #3: Frustrated by self-taping?Get all the answers you need, complete with specific product recommendations.
Praise for Acting In Chicago"Just shot my first national commercial and couldn't help but think of all the things I learned from Chris Agos."-Lauren Lapkus, actor, podcaster and improviser.
"I bought this book when I was a teen in high school. I recently stepped onto an HBO set for my very first co-star. All in all it's a dream come true, and Chris' content helped so much."-Kathy Dorn, actor
"Acting In Chicago, 4th Edition is a dream for actors."-Sam Samuelson, agent, Stewart Talent
"For an actor new to the business, one who has been around but is trying to up their game, or one who's trying to break in, this book is all you need."-Kurt Naebig, actor, director and teacher
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