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Beyond the Spotlight: How to Survive and Thrive in the Real World of Acting and Performing Arts
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Health GeneralMental HealthPerformance Art
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ISBN10: 0719845912
ISBN13: 9780719845918
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.99 Depth: 9.14
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780719845918
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.99 Depth: 9.14
Language: English
HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE IN THE REAL WORLD OF ACTING AND PERFORMING ARTS This evidence-informed roadmap shows you how to thrive in an industry where rejection is part of the job and only 2 per cent of actors make a living from performing. Beyond the Spotlight is your survival guide and inspiration for building a fulfilling career in the performing arts. Whether your chasing your first role or questioning your place in the industry, Beyond The Spotlight offers guidance and skills for any stage of your career.
Beyond the Spotlight pulls back the curtain on the performing arts industry, revealing what it really takes to succeed.
This book helpfully attests to the trials, tribulations (and sometimes triumphs!) of being an actor, through a practical and actionable lens. Phil Dunster, Actor & Emmy Award Nominee This book is like a long overdue chat with a best friend and a world-class coaching session rolled into one. Matt Holt, Award-winning Screen Director This book helps free the human underneath the actor, which is vital for happiness, career longevity and mental health. Elena Kirschner, Talent Agent
This book helpfully attests to the trials, tribulations (and sometimes triumphs!) of being an actor, through a practical and actionable lens. Phil Dunster, Actor & Emmy Award Nominee This book is like a long overdue chat with a best friend and a world-class coaching session rolled into one. Matt Holt, Award-winning Screen Director This book helps free the human underneath the actor, which is vital for happiness, career longevity and mental health. Elena Kirschner, Talent Agent
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