If, like many others, you’re an actor or aspiring actor interested in learning more about the industry, it can be difficult to find the right information. After all, many books, such as Michael Shurtleff’s Audition and Stanislavski’s An Actor Prepares, were written far before the dawn of the Internet. While there are some books that work to address the business of acting in today’s times, none do so with as much focus and simplicity as The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz. Written by notable acting coach Matt Newton, The No B.S. Guide helps aspiring and working actors get some much needed advice at a time when streaming digital content has contributed to a boom of auditions for many.
The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz Ensures that All of Your Questions Are Answered
In just shy of 100 pages, Matt Newton covers a wide variety of topics, ensuring that all of your questions about acting and auditioning in the 21st century are answered. His book is arranged into nineteen straightforward chapters, covering topics ranging from what it’s like on set, how the casting process works, the importance of social media, and how to type yourself. For those new to the business, or parents of children interested in acting, Newton has chapters dedicated to your journeys as well. As a bonus, the final four chapters in The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz offers readers a look behind the curtain, and features interviews with a casting director, talent agent, youth talent manager, and audition horror stories from working actors. Easy-to-reference and quick to read, The No B.S. Guide to the Acting Biz covers a lot of ground in a short amount of time, making it an invaluable asset for actors of all stripes, in this theater professional and reviewer’s opinion.
