{"product_id":"the-actors-life-a-survival-guide-paperback","title":"The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenna Fischer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she'd imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e, nearly a decade of frustration, struggle, rejection and doubt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf only she'd had a handbook for the aspiring actor. Or, better yet, someone to show her the way--an established actor who could educate her about the business, manage her expectations, and reassure her in those moments of despair. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJenna wants to be that person for you. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the profession, based on her own memorable and hilarious experiences. She tells you how to get the right headshot, what to look for in representation, and the importance of joining forces with other like-minded artists and creating your own work--invaluable advice personally acquired from her many years of struggle. She provides helpful hints on how to be gutsy and take risks, the tricks to good auditioning and callbacks, and how not to fall for certain scams (auditions in a guy's apartment are probably not legit--or at least not for the kind of part you're looking for!). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer inspiring, helpful guidance feels like a trusted friend who's made the journey, and has now returned to walk beside you, pointing out the pitfalls as you blaze your own path towards the life of a professional actor.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenna Fischer \u003c\/b\u003eis best known for playing Pam Beesly on the acclaimed television show \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e, for which she received an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress and two SAG Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble Comedy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter wrapping \u003ci\u003eThe Office\u003c\/i\u003e, Fischer went on to star in the UK\/SKY B limited series \u003ci\u003eYou, Me and the Apocalypse\u003c\/i\u003e along with Rob Lowe and Megan Mullally. She also starred in the Off-Broadway play \u003ci\u003eReasons to Be Happy\u003c\/i\u003e, written and directed by Neil LaBute. Most recently, Fischer was on stage in the world premiere of Steve Martin's newest absurdist play \u003ci\u003eMeteor Shower\u003c\/i\u003e for a record-breaking run at the Old Globe Theatre. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFischer's film credits include \u003ci\u003eThe Giant Mechanical Man\u003c\/i\u003e (which she also produced), The Farrelly Brothers' comedy \u003ci\u003eHall Pass\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSolitary Man\u003c\/i\u003e, opposite Michael Douglas, \u003ci\u003eWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story\u003c\/i\u003e, produced by Judd Apatow, and\u003ci\u003e Blades of Glory\u003c\/i\u003e, opposite Will Ferrell. She is upcoming in the Mike White feature\u003ci\u003e Brad's Status\u003c\/i\u003e starring Ben Stiller.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769813238048,"sku":"9781944648220","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f3b304557eca85096235188baaa70c1d.webp?v=1780357423","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-actors-life-a-survival-guide-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}