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Outlines career opportunities in theater and the performing arts, discussing such aspects as salaries, skill requirements, advancement prospects, and how to get started in the business. ... Read more

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Opportunities in Performing Arts Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within the performing arts field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources. ... Read more

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To stand out among the hundreds of job seekers applying for any position, it's vital to have a resume that hits the target every time. Each book in this series offers:

• Nearly 100 sample resumes and 20 cover letters for each field
• The most up-to-date techniques for writing cover letters and resumes
• Tips on highlighting strengths and using active vocabulary
• Work sheets for gathering personal information
• Advice on how to conduct your job search
• And much more

Customer Reviews (3)

Weak.
As another reviewer said, this book gives no insight into the specifics of developing effective performing arts resumes, i.e. the specific challenges, how this type of resume differs from others, etc. Some OK examples, but I expected a much more focused and thorough resource.

Excellent Resource
I'm not sure if Lakewood is reviewing the correct book. It's not generalizing as the Lakewood reviewer says. Maybe in the how to write a resume section, but let's face it, all resumes require the same basic foundations. Whether you're an accountant or a Broadway star. It's samples and examples specifically target Performing Arts fields. I found this book to be an asset to my Musical Theatre career. It's packed full of sample resumes for actors, musicians, instructors and more. It has tips for writing resumes (i.e. what to avoid, how to present it, etc.) and cover letters. About 75% or so of the book is sample resumes and cover letters. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to write up a performing arts resume.

Instruction Not Focused on Performance Arts
I found this book confusing and the title deceiving...the first part is very basic "resumes 101" type content (e.g. difference between a chronological and functional resume, action verbs to use, etc.). The book also uses examples like "Regional Sales Manager" and "corporate litigation" within the content as examples. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to use examples utlizing actors, acting,vocal performance, i.e. performance art examples? There is NOTHING in this content about how performance arts resumes are different from traditional resumes or how to develop performance art resumes. This standard content ends at page 37 and then from page 37 to 119 there are performance arts sample resumes and cover letters. It's like they took a resume writing brochure, added a bunch of performance art resumes to the end and published it - which in fact is exactly what they did. ... Read more

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Packed with activities and descriptions, this text covers a range of careers that should inspire those people interested in the theatre, dance and music. Careers covered range from roles as actor and dancer to less obvious choices such as vocal coach, theatre technician and arts administrator. ... Read more

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This innovative and exciting series exposes the truth about what it's really like to work in different career areas. Each book in the Careers Uncovered series contains unusual and thought-provoking facts about the profession as well as an overview of the different roles available from entry-level jobs through to the more senior levels. Crammed full with useful advice and case studies of people already working in the industry, these guides are presented in a lively and accessible format that will inspire readers - whether they are looking for their first job or are seasoned workers looking for a career change - to realise their dreams and discover which profession is really for them. ... Read more

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Describes careers available within the performing arts field, discusses teaching and performing as well as dance and music therapy. ... Read more

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"Beyond Talent" is a practical, tell-it-like-it-is handbook for starting and sustaining a performance career. With a collection of personal insights, Andrea Uselman dedicates pages to the critical and often overseen topics of the performance industry. Also included are tips and advice from seasoned professionals in music, theatre and dance who share their real-world experiences in what it takes to stand out and be recognized. With a broad range of information "Beyond Talent" is a working resource that readers will come to again and again as they see their performance careers take off! ... Read more

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Discusses career possibilities in the performimg arts and includes information about the requirements of each job, the necessary preparation, ways to get started, salaries, and the future potential of jobs in this field. ... Read more

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These books provide accurate career information in a two-color format designed specially to appeal to students. They are compact and versatile resources that teachers, librarians, and parents will feel confident in directing their students to use for book reports or research projects. Each book profiles 20 careers and offers a comprehensive look at everything from how to start preparing while still in school to what the future might hold in terms of job prospects and salaries. ... Read more

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A must-have for aspiring performers
Fabulous guide filled with loads of information for those interested in a career in the performing arts.A true insider's look at life as an actor also filled with useful and memorable anecdotes.Well organized and fun to read.Would definitely recommend to anyone whose dream is to tread the boards.It is a valuable resource from start to finish.Will answer your questions about how to train, information about schools, how to audition, and the nitty gritty of everyday life as an actor including places to live and temping/working on the side. ... Read more