Welcome to Hollywood! Or maybe you're not here yet? Either way, if you've got plans to act in Hollywood, there's a lot to learn: about Los Angeles, about acting, about agents and managers, about traps for the unwary. What's "pilot season"? "Hiatus"? "A deal memo"? "A producer session"?
"Acting in Hollywood" explains these terms to the newcomer and offers a tour of the basic tools, the neighborhoods, "survival" job options, finding acting work, the different types of work (film, TV, background, voice-over, print modeling, etc.), auditioning, finding an agent or a manager and a wealth of other details the newcomer to town will find invaluable. And - are you ready to come? The opening chapters give you points to consider and things to prepare before you even make your move.
The book includes a glossary of terminology and some useful links for the Hollywood actor, rounding a comprehensive introduction to pursuing your dream.
