after your tape arives, feel free to use this 'plan' to help learn the lessons from the tape!

 

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how to break into show  business without breaking your heart LESSON PLAN

INTRODUCTION

 

What you are about to see is a 45 minute video tape on the business of breaking into show business. This video gives beginning actors the tools they need to take that first step. It will show them where to look and who to ask for the best results.

WHY THIS VIDEO

Because every teenager, at some time or other dreams of being on "Beverly Hills 90210" or in the next "Arnold" movie. It's a tough business, and that's what we want you to remember...

 

IT'S TOUGH AND IT IS A BUSINESS!

 

IDEAS FOR BEST USE
RUNNING TIME, 45 MINUTES

SUGGESTED
AIRING
For teaching purposes, the video can be shown in one class period with discussion at the next meeting, or in two class periods with discussion after each series half (running time apx. 25 minutes each). These segments are:
    
  
1. BEFORE AGENT 

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Introduction: 8 minutes

Training: 9 minutes

Headshots & Resumes: 4 3/4 minutes

2. AFTER AGENT

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Agents: 7 1/2 minutes


Auditions: 6 1/2 minutes


Casting Directors: 1 minute


What you don't need yet: 1 1/2 minutes


PERSIST and final scene: 5 minutes

Closing credits: 1 minute

Encourage your students to take notes. There is a lot of information in each segment, sometimes disguised by the character, costumes and accents.

Also included with your tape is

"THE   LITTLE PAPER SHOWBIZ BOOK"

it includes information from the web site as well as a few extra tips and contacts.  It's free and we think it'll help even more!

 

 

if you'd like to visit our other web site!

 

 

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Last changed: October 13, 2001