The Working Actor's Guide to Los Angeles / Edition 18

by Kristi Callan

Overview

Known as the ""actor's bible,"" this is the only complete sourcebook for both professional and emerging actors in Los Angeles. Annually updated with the latest information in all categories, this brand-new edition offers more than 100 professional and personal service categories, including thorough descriptions of:
• acting schools
• casting agents
• photographers
• production companies
• Equity-waiver theatres The Working Actor's Guide features important practical information, too, including:
• actor friendly services
• advice from SAG
• useful editorials by industry professionals
• success stories from working actors

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780937609224
Publisher:	Blake, Aaron Publishers, LLC
Publication date:	03/28/2006
Pages:	348
Product dimensions:	8.02(w) x 8.26(h) x 1.28(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction
	Credits	I
	Table of Contents	II
	About the Book	V
	Questionnaire	VI
	Listing Submission Form	VIII
	Training
	Acting	2
	Broadcast Schools	39
	Business of Acting	39
	Children's Training	43
	Classical Training	50
	Cold Reading Workshops	52
	Combat	58
	Comedy & Improv	59
	Commercials	66
	Crash Courses	71
	Dance	75
	Make-Up	79
	Modeling Schools	80
	Movement	80
	Music Lessons	82
	Musical Theatre	83
	Other Industry Training	86
	Voice: Accents & Dialects	90
	Voice: Singing	94
	Voice: Speech	101
	Voice: Voice-Over	104
	Universities & Colleges	106
	Marketing
	Answering Services, Pagers & Cellular Phone Services	110
	Audio Demo Production	111
	Books & Tapes	116
	Clipping Services	124
	Computers	124
	Costume Sales & Rentals	126
	Dancewear	129
	Electronics	129
	Fax Services & Mail Boxes	131
	Game Shows	132
	Image Consultants	133
	Make-Up Artists & Consultants	134
	Marketing Info & Consultants	137
	Messenger Services	141
	Musical Services: Accompanists, Composers, Arrangers, Etc.	142
	Periodicals & Trade Publications	143
	Photo Labs & Reproductions	146
	Photo Retouching	153
	Photographers	154
	Press Releases	175
	Printing & Photocopying	176
	Professional Make-Up	179
	Rehearsal Studios	180
	Resume, Bookkeeping & Secretarial Services	184
	Sheet Music	186
	Showcase Clubs	186
	Stationery Stores	187
	Theatrical Libraries	188
	Video Camera Rentals	190
	Video Demos, Duplication, Airchecks & Production	190
	Wardrobe Consultants	195
	Wigs	197
	The Team
	Agencies: Quick Reference Chart	200
	Agencies: Commercial & Theatrical	207
	Agencies: Modeling	221
	Agencies: Specialty	224
	Attorneys	226
	Business Managers	229
	Personal Managers	233
	Public Relations	242
	Working
	Advertising Agencies	248
	Awards	251
	Casting Directors: Quick Reference Chart	254
	Casting Directors	263
	Casting Facilities, Studio Lots & TV Stations	283
	Casting Services & Extra Casting	286
	Dance Companies	288
	Looping & Voice-Over Groups	289
	Miscellaneous	290
	On-Line, CD & Computerized Services	290
	Opera, Light Opera & Musical Theatre	292
	Organizations	293
	Production Accounting	298
	Production Companies	300
	Student Films	303
	Theatres	304
	Theatres, Out of State	321
	Unions & Guilds	326
	Union Pay Rates	337
	Variety Work	340
	Working Regulations for Children	342
	Living
	Useful Numbers	346
	Airlines	348
	Airport Information	349
	Alterations	350
	Appliance Rental & Repair	351
	Auto Rental & Repair	351
	Banks, Credit Unions, Savings & Loans	352
	Bookstores & Newsstands	353
	Chiropractic Care	357
	Clothing	358
	Cosmetic Surgery	360
	Dental Care	361
	Diet & Nutrition	362
	Employment Agencies & Services	363
	Employment Opportunities	365
	Eye Care	367
	Farmers Markets	368
	Florists	368
	Free (or Almost Free) Things To Do In L.A.	370
	Furniture	373
	Gift Stores	374
	Hair Salons	375
	Health Care	376
	Health Food Stores	379
	Health Spas	381
	Housing	382
	Housing: Area by Area	384
	Legal Assistance	407
	Limousines	408
	Massage	409
	Mental Health	410
	Movie Theatres	413
	Museums	413
	Party Rentals	416
	Pet Care	417
	Physical Fitness & Health Clubs	422
	Post Offices	425
	Public Transportation	426
	Records, CDs & Tapes	428
	Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Hangouts	429
	Shoe Repair	434
	Skin Care	434
	Tax Services	436
	Utilities	437
	Video Sales & Rental	438
	Yoga & Meditation	439
	Index
	Index	441
	Index to Advertisers	446

What People are Saying About This

M.K. Lewis

If a Pulitzer Prize were ever to be awarded to a directory for actors, this one would win hands down...a brilliantly comprehensive directory that's worth its price tag."- acting teacher, author of Your Film Acting Career

Megan Foley

An extremely useful tool for any actor in Los Angeles. - casting director