{"product_id":"9780996538114","title":"The Working Actor: A No Bullshit Approach to Winning the Acting Game","description":"Buckle your seatbelt. \u003ci\u003eThe Working Actor\u003c\/i\u003e is unlike any other acting book you've ever read.\u003cp\u003eMost acting books are deadly dull. They get hung up on intellectual \"intentions\" and \"choices.\" Not this one. \u003ci\u003eThe Working Actor\u003c\/i\u003e is \"a gutsy, funny, straightforward, bawdy, and indispensable book.\" It'll help get you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing real world lessons the author has learned in over three decades in the Acting Game, The Working Actor will help you to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft a workable strategy for the Acting Game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a reliable and repeatable \"Method\" for yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet out of your head and let your imagination guide you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce your nervousness and combat your self-sabotage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet an agent to find you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWin every audition you go up for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliver on the set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd lots more-including practical acting exercises guaranteed to increase your potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Working Actor\u003c\/i\u003e isn't by some stuffy professor that never acted for a living. \u003cb\u003eat Skipper\u003c\/b\u003e (\"An artist. A real actor,\" according to Titus Welliver, star of Amazon Studio's hit show, \u003ci\u003eBosch\u003c\/i\u003e) has more than thirty years of experience acting in films and on television. He's been coaching actors for years. He knows what it takes to become a Working Actor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo you have what it takes? Read \u003ci\u003eThe Working Actor\u003c\/i\u003e and find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Working Actor:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePat Skipper's The Working Actor is a practical, easy-to-follow, sometimes unconventional and often hilarious guide for actors at all levels based on the real-world experiences of a true Hollywood veteran. I've worked with Pat Skipper on both my TV series and the guy delivered on every take. This made him stand out as a go-to guy. His insights on the business and the craft of acting are well earned and invaluable to anyone who wants to become a professional and always working actor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-Bestselling author \u0026amp; Producer \u003cb\u003eMichael Connelly\u003c\/b\u003e (Bosch, \u003ci\u003eThe Lincoln Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful message to all actors, both novice and veteran alike. This book is a breath of fresh air, written by someone who has walked the walk. It's a healthy (and welcome) dose of 'tough love' and should be a part of every serious actor's library. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cb\u003eBilly DaMota\u003c\/b\u003e, CSA (Hollywood Casting Director)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent, thoughtful and fresh advice. I just kept laughing my ass off. I would absolutely recommend The Working Actor not only to those thinking of trying a career in film and TV but to those of us who need to reevaluate our situations, give ourselves a kick in the ass, discover something new or be reminded of what we were doing that was working for us before. It is so much fun to read. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cb\u003eKurtwood Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (That '70s Show)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnytime anyone asks me what they need to do as a new actor, I'll tell them, \"Buy a copy of The Working Actor and read the hell out of it!\" This is a gutsy, funny, straightforward, bawdy, and indispensable book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cb\u003eJim Beaver\u003c\/b\u003e (Deadwood, Justified, Supernatural)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet off your ass!! Pat Skipper's wonderful book is a feast of useful information and entertaining stories that will help any actor, new or seasoned, be a better actor, and with a little work, a better human being. Do something! Start by reading this book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cb\u003eTroy Evans\u003c\/b\u003e (Bosch, E.R.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePat Skipper pulls no punches describing acting as a contact sport. As refreshing and exciting as a cold, hard, slap in the face; Welcome to show-biz!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cb\u003eMark Moses\u003c\/b\u003e (Mad Men, Desperate Housewives)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well-written book about the Working Actor's craft. Pat doesn't pull any punches. Every young actor should have a read. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-\u003cb\u003eJoel McKinnon Miller\u003c\/b\u003e (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Big Love)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Working Actor Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49796053598448,"sku":"9780996538114","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780996538114","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}