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Acting in Chicago: Making a Living Doing Commercials, Voice Overs, TV/Film and More
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The complete guide to making a living as an actor in the Midwest. For over 10 years, actors wanting to launch or grow their careers have trusted Acting In Chicago to guide them. Acting In Making A Living in Commercials, Voice Over, TV/Film and More is the answer. 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. Possibilities abound, presented logically, to help you clarify your own unique path through the industry. Recommended by agents and acting coaches, Acting in Chicago demystifies the question of how to have a rewarding, progressive, and profitable acting career. What if you 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 information written by an actor, for actors. Here’s what you’ll BONUS #1: Have a child actor? Get answers on getting them into the business. Hello college fund! BONUS #2: Want to move to Los Angeles? Learn how to make the most of your time in the Midwest to make LA actually care about your work history. 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, improviser, and comedian " Acting In Chicago is a dream for actors." - Sam Samuelson , agent, Stewart Talent Chicago "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 "The only books that have helped me more than Acting In Chicago are the Betty Crocker Cookbook and the Bible." - Janice Culver , Chicago-based actor Join the ranks of today’s most successful Midwest-based actors. Pick up your copy of Acting In Chicago today!
The complete guide to making a living as an actor in the Midwest. For over 10 years, actors wanting to launch or grow their careers have trusted Acting In Chicago to guide them. Acting In Making A Living in Commercials, Voice Over, TV/Film and More is the answer. 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. Possibilities abound, presented logically, to help you clarify your own unique path through the industry. Recommended by agents and acting coaches, Acting in Chicago demystifies the question of how to have a rewarding, progressive, and profitable acting career. What if you 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 information written by an actor, for actors. Here’s what you’ll BONUS #1: Have a child actor? Get answers on getting them into the business. Hello college fund! BONUS #2: Want to move to Los Angeles? Learn how to make the most of your time in the Midwest to make LA actually care about your work history. 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, improviser, and comedian " Acting In Chicago is a dream for actors." - Sam Samuelson , agent, Stewart Talent Chicago "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 "The only books that have helped me more than Acting In Chicago are the Betty Crocker Cookbook and the Bible." - Janice Culver , Chicago-based actor Join the ranks of today’s most successful Midwest-based actors. Pick up your copy of Acting In Chicago today!
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278 pages, Paperback
First published October 27, 2010
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October 28, 2012
A MUST READ for anyone looking to dive into the acting scene in Chicago. I also took an on camera class with the writer. He is an awesome guy and wrote the book almost entirely based on personal experience.
July 24, 2020
Good Advice and Lessons for This Career
Much of it doesn’t seem like info you may find in an acting class like ‘What do I do to get an agent?’ or ‘What must I do to get a demo reel?’, so I appreciate having a source that helps provide that side of the business. I’m glad Mr. Agos wrote a book such as this, providing material that may help those looking to get into acting (theatre, film, voice, etc). Don’t think I knew what an EAR was exactly until this book. Lol. But glad that such a thing was included because never know if it might come up and have no idea what it is.
Much of it doesn’t seem like info you may find in an acting class like ‘What do I do to get an agent?’ or ‘What must I do to get a demo reel?’, so I appreciate having a source that helps provide that side of the business. I’m glad Mr. Agos wrote a book such as this, providing material that may help those looking to get into acting (theatre, film, voice, etc). Don’t think I knew what an EAR was exactly until this book. Lol. But glad that such a thing was included because never know if it might come up and have no idea what it is.
March 7, 2013
Anyone attempting to act in Chicago without picking this book up is an idiot. It is AFFORDABLE and INDISPENSABLE. It is written entirely based off of the personal success of the writer, without being preachy or full of ego. He makes specific recommendations of who to work for and seek out, and how to go about doing just about everything pertaining to acting in Chicago. This is probably the most important business-related theater book I have ever read.
November 2, 2013
So much great information, it's an indispensible guide for anyone who plans on making a living as an actor.
December 20, 2014
A lot of great info for anyone new to the Chicago market.
November 8, 2013
Fantastic for any Chicago actors!
February 7, 2018
A MUST FOR ANY BEGINNING ACTOR IN CHICAGO
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