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Concise and straightforward, The Aspiring Actor's Handbook is written for curious and aspiring actors to make informed decisions about pursuing an acting or voice-over career. Veteran actresses Molly Cheek and Debbie Zipp have culled the wit and wisdom of a wide array of successful actors from Beth Grant to Dee Wallace. Readers will learn from personal stories that range from how to get your foot in the door to becoming a career actor. Get the inside scoop from successful veteran actors on how to work with agents and unions; manage finances; prepare for auditions; cope with rejection-and success-and much more. The Aspiring Actor's Handbook tells what it takes to live the life of an actor. Be prepared; read this book. -Bryan Cranston, star of Breaking Bad Full of wisdom, humor, and real world advice.-Donald Petrie: Director, Miss Congeniality; How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days; and, Grumpy Old Men I wish I had had this advice when I was starting out. -Dee Wallace, starred in Steven Spielberg's E.T.