Acting in Chicago, 4th Ed

Making a Living Doing Commercials, Voice Over, TV/Film and More

By: Chris Agos

Narrated by: Chris Agos

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? Acting In Chicago, 4th Edition is the answer. 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.

Inside:

• An organized look at the industry in the Midwest and all the opportunities it holds
• 18 chapters full of specific, actionable advice applicable to any actor, regardless of experience level
• Step-by-step instructions for how to get an agent, keep them, and know when to leave them
• Detailed salary information for every type of union and non-union job.
• And much more

Download a copy today.

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