| Foreword by Bob Clendenin | 15 |
| Introduction | 17 |
| Acknowledgments | 21 |
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| Part One: Mindset |
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| Chapter One: What's Important? | 25 |
| Chapter Two: What's My Type? | 31 |
| Chapter Three: Reinvention | 51 |
| Chapter Four: Commitment | 53 |
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| Part Two: Prep |
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| Chapter Five: Training | 59 |
| Chapter Six: Resources | 65 |
| Chapter Seven: Avoiding Scams | 71 |
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Part Three: Materials
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| Chapter Eight: Headshots and Resumés | 77 |
| Chapter Nine: Demo Reels | 87 |
| Chapter Ten: Actor Websites | 97 |
Chapter Eleven: Monologues
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Part Four: People
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Chapter Twelve: Agents and Managers
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Chapter Thirteen: Casting Office Internships
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Part Five: Practice
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Chapter Fourteen: Submissions
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Chapter Fifteen: Drop-offs
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Chapter Sixteen: Getting Around
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Chapter Seventeen: Auditions
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Chapter Eighteen: Publicity
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Chapter Nineteen: Gratitude
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Part Six: Living
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Chapter Twenty: Survival Jobs
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Chapter Twenty-One: Soaps
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Chapter Twenty-Two: Hosting
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Chapter Twenty-Three: Stand-up Comedy
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Chapter Twenty-Four: Showcases
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In Closing
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| About the Author | 215 |
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| Index | 217 |
| Online Resources | 221 |
RecommendedReading
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