The transition from stage to screen was not only a shift in popular entertainment; but a challenge for those working in the industry as well. This book looks at all the attempts to organize film actors into a union; starting in 1912 when the Actorsrsquo; Equity Association seemed the best platform for such an effort; to the establishment of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in 1933 as the best vehicle to represent film actors; another four years passed before SAG was formally recognized by film producers and the first contract was signed.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This book has ALL you need to know!By Lisa Ann HillThis book is a treasure trove of knowledge-- and that is an understatement. This one book could easily have been a 3 volume series of excellent information and advice from someone who REALLY knows what hes talking about. Jim Volz is an amazing man with umpteen credentials in this field. He has been able to concisely put SO much information in one volume to make it easy on people who are looking to work in American Theatre. From the History of American Theatre to a full listing of Regional and Major Theatres in this country.(categorized and up-to-date)with advice and tips on what to look for and how to make a career successful in this business- who could ask for anything more? This is a WONDERFUL resource and guide for anyone studying or looking at Theatre as a career. Not only is it full of great facts and experience. it is simply a good read. Enjoy!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Insightful. Practical Guide for Anyone Looking for a Job in TheatreBy JPHA few years ago I was given a copy of the first edition of this book (THE BACKSTAGE GUIDE TO WORKING IN REGIONAL THEATRE). and it was a terrific. easy read. I got my hands on this new edition. and it is even better and more extensive than the original. The book is both an information source as well as a practical guide for anyone who is serious about a theatre career. This book is ESSENTIAL for anyone searching for a theatre job in America. The amount of information contained in this single book is astonishing. and the book is well worth the price considering it would take hundreds of hours of Internet surfing to even come close to compiling the info contained in it. The author also included loads of fun. witty. and extremely insightful advice for people trying to move up in any job. but especially in the theatre. He included the kind of information I had wanted every college professor to give me--practical. easy to follow advice for getting jobs and keeping them. One of the hardest elements of working in theatre is struggling to get a foot in the door. and WORKING IN AMERICAN THEATRE helps solve this problem. Rather than sitting around and waiting for a door to open. the book supplies the material needed to start opening doors for yourself.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A Second HelpingBy BenThe newest incarnation of the Backstage Guide delivers everything an actor needs to know about the labyrinthine world of American theatre. Particularly regional theatre. If youre not heading to NY or LA right off the bat. getting familiar with regional theatres around the country gives actors an opportunity to hone their skills. develop resumes. earn their Equity cards. and even become members of a professional company (every actors dream). while. at the same time. building credits in less competitive regional commercial and television markets. In other words. regional theatre is a viable and rewarding way to start a career. But many actors dont know anything about it. Instead. they get fed into the grinder of larger commercial markets like NY or LA before theyre ready. and end up leaving the art form before their time. Jim Volz is a preeminent expert on American regional theatre. He knows EVERYONE in the regional theatre world and he is a wise. practical. fun guide for figuring out how to do the impossible: become a working actor.
