Acting in Television Commercials for Fun and Profit

by Squire Fridell

Book Overview

Actors earn more money performing in television commercials than in stage productions and feature films combined. "Squire Fridell's book is a witty and complete guide. It should be on every actor's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517884372
• ISBN13: 9780517884379
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

This book is worthwhile!

"Acting in Television Commercials for Fun and Profit"by Squire Fridell, was a helpful book to read. It was a great step-by-step book for anyone striving to be an actor or actress. It is very informative for anyone who would like to be in a commercial for fun or profit!

An excellent guide to breaking into the biz

This book proved to be useful, insightful, and fun to read. For those who have a burning desire to enter the commercial acting business, Squire Fridell provides a step-by-step guide to preparing a résumé, having head shots taken, finding an agent, preparing for an audition, and managing your money, among other things. He also dispels many of the myths surrounding the business, explains how to look out for scams, and provides the reader with an insider's look into how the industry is run and how to be successful in it. For those who wish to act in commercials but aren't sure how to get started, this book is highly recommended.

Friendly, Clear & Direct

Some "how to" books can become entangled in all of the intracies of the lesson. Squire has "been there" and "done that" and SUCCEEDED. His advise is clear, direct and practical. This book is a valued treasure in my library of books on how to succeed as an actor. You won't be sorry you boght this one.

An excellent informative easy-to-read book.

Being a beginner in the commercial acting business I have found this book so simple to read and understand and useful to anyone starting out in this industry. It is full of step-by-step instructions that if you follow will give you a leg up on your competition.

Easy, Understandable, and Helpful

This book was clear and full of great information, especially for a beginner. It walks you through the beginnings of something that can be quite frightening.