Handbook for Actors-Introduction

Introduction

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All People are unique in some way; but since the very beginning of time, each person, parent – and grandparent – has thought that they themselves or their young one was more special than others. So just how do you know whether you or your child has the true makings of a star?

Obviously, lots of special – and very talented – people and children lack the opportunity or desire to pursue careers in show business. It is a demanding and highly competitive life. "Good looks" do not necessarily a star make! The trend today is more and more towards "average-looking" talent or the field of "real people", and there are more and more opportunities for actors with disabilities.

There is no "look" get in where you fit in!

Check out current ads; you won’t find many children who would win a beauty pageant. This is due to heavy marketing to "Generation X". Gen X'ers do not fall for hype, fluff or Barbie. They want to see credibility, which means people they can "relate" to, which means "real people".

There is LOTS of competition, though. Studies show that 40% of the earnings are made by one percent of the competitors!

Before you go out and spend your life savings to get yourself or your young star "discovered", we hope you will work through this manual; and that it will enable you to take an honest look at you or your child’s chances and the hard work involved in becoming a star.