Nothing is more frustrating than talent unrealized, and every actor struggles with bitterness when they aren't working to their full potential. One Less Bitter Actor offers sage, pragmatic, anxiety-calming advice on how to succeed in acting from one who has. Markus Flanagan offers encouraging, highly useful pointers on such vital matters as:
• How do you combat getting typed?
• Understanding the people you are auditioning for
• Bad habits to avoid in the audition waiting room
• The two deadliest questions you may be asked before starting your reading
• What are they looking for in the call back?
• Dealing positively with rejection
• Finding the spirit to go on
What others have said about One Less Bitter Actor:
"This book is like a comfort blanket and self-esteem steroid all in one."
—Jake Newton, actor and musician
"Save yourself five years of learning the hard way and read this book. If I could I'd make it required reading for everyone who dreams to be, was, or is a member of Screen Actors Guild."
—Melissa Gilbert, Screen Actor's Guild President 2000-2004