Actors & performers yearbook 2015
By: edited by Lloyd Trott
Edition: 11th edition.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Methuen Drama
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781472571984
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Performing arts; Periodicals; Directories; Acting; Vocational guidance
Other titles: Actors and performers yearbook; Actors & performers yearbook :
Description: An established and respected directory that enables actors to find work in stage, screen and radio. 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 and photographers, Actors and Performers Yearbook editorially selects only the most relevant and reputable contacts for the actor. Formerly known as Actors' Yearbook, Actors and Performers Yearbook features articles and commentaries, providing valuable insight into the profession: auditions, interviews and securing work alongside a casting calendar and advice on contracts and finance. This is an incredibly useful professional tool in an industry where contacts and networking are key to career survival. The listings detailed in this edition have been thoroughly updated alongside fresh advice from industry experts.
Notes: Includes index.

"Completely revised and updated every year"--Cover.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Training; title: Introduction; title: Training for the under-18s; title: Drama schools; title: Checklist of drama school deadlines, audition requirements, audition fees and funding systems / Lloyd Trott; title: What are drama schools looking for? / Geoffrey Colman; title: Drama UK and Quality Assured / Ian Kellgren; title: Training in America / David Taylor-Sharp; title: Starting later in life / Hugh Osborne; title: Short-term and part-time courses; title: Private tutors and coaches; title: A professional mindset: some pointers / Lee Ravitz; title: An actor's toolkit / Simon Dunmore; title: Agents and casting directors; title: Introduction; title: Agents; title: Being an agent / Howard Roberts; title: CPMA: the Co-operative Personal Management Association; title: Voice-over agents; title: Presenters' agents; title: Casting directors; title: Casting for the stage / Anne McNulty; title: Casting for musical theatre / David Grindrod; title: Theatre; title: Introduction; title: Producing theatre in the regions / Gemma Bodinetz.; title: Contents note continued: Marketing yourself: a producer's viewpoint / Ian Liston; title: Producing theatres; title: Effective audition speeches / Simon Dunmore; title: Cattle calls and how to survive them / Jennifer Reischel; title: Understudying / Andrew Piper; title: Independent managements/theatre producers; title: Middle and smaller-scale companies; title: Starting your own theatre company / Pilar Orti; title: Finding funding for projects / Sinead Mac Manus; title: Pantomime; title: The art and craft of pantomime / Iain Lauchlan; title: English-language European theatre companies; title: A touring actor's survival guide / Maev Alexander; title: V̀anning it': the golden rules / Andrew Piper; title: Fringe theatres; title: To fringe, or not to fringe / Simon Dunmore; title: Edinburgh or bust: is it worth it? / Shane Dempsey; title: Open Book: fairer finances for fringe theatre / Piers Beckley; title: Children's, young people's and theatre in education / Paul Harman; title: Casting calendar; title: Festivals; title: Role-play companies.; title: Contents note continued: Professional role-playing / Robbie Swales; title: Media; title: Introduction; title: Countdown to Àction!' / Edward Hicks; title: Television companies; title: Casting for television / Janie Frazer; title: Auditioning for camera / Nancy Bishop; title: Self-taping auditions / Ros Hubbard; title: Working in a soap / Susan Penhaligon; title: The world of children's television / Iain Lauchlan; title: Independent film, video and TV production companies; title: Film schools; title: The essentials of screen acting / Mel Churcher; title: Fringe film: low-budget shorts, student films and web-based work / Edward Hicks; title: Radio and audio book companies; title: Acting for radio / Gordon House; title: Media festivals; title: Disabled actors; title: Introduction; title: Training; title: Sources of work; title: Arts organisations; title: Rights, advice and support; title: Opportunities for disabled actors / Jamie Beddard; title: Resources; title: Introduction; title: Equity; title: Spotlight, casting directories and information services.; title: Contents note continued: P̀oint me in the right direction': navigating the casting services / Isabelle Farah; title: Marketing and the Internet: maintaining your online presence / Nancy Bishop; title: Photographers and repro companies; title: Getting the most from your photographs / Angus Deuchar; title: Making money from your voice / Marina Caldarone; title: Showreel, voicereel and website services; title: Effective and affordable digital marketing / Benjamin Warren; title: Digital wellbeing for actors / Sinead Mac Manus; title: Performers careers advice service / Beverley Hills; title: The five steps to successful networking / Shaun Prendergast; title: Gaining an acting foothold in the USA / Mark Pitt; title: Accountants; title: Tax and National Insurance for actors / Philippe Carden; title: Between engagements / Andrew Piper; title: Physical and mental fitness for actors / Alex Caan; title: Creating your own work: The four major hurdles and how to overcome them / Shaun Prendergast; title: Funding bodies; title: Publications, libraries, references and booksellers; title: Organisations, associations and societies; title: An actor's guide to keeping sane / Tim Bentinck.