So You Want to Tread the Boards . . .: The Everything-You-Need-to-Know Insider's Guide to a Career in the Performing Arts

For anyone stuck on writing your personal statement for drama school, what audition songs actually belong on that famous "overdone" list, or how to contact agents and casting directors but just don’t know how to format a cover letter that won’t simply land in the garbage, this invaluable guide is a must-have. Those involved in the performing arts, whether musical theater, stage acting, film, television, or any other related career will find a bevy of useful information in this tome. Covering an extensive variety of topics—from living as an actor, temping to pay the bills, and where to turn after drama school training—it also includes comprehensive song lists and hundreds of essential internet links. Written from a performer’s point of view, the book relates specifically to an entertainer’s mindset and way of thinking, tackling practical and emotional concerns commonly faced by professionals in a user friendly manner for all ages.