Your Break In Show Business by Show Talent Enterprises

Description

You could be the next big star in films, on the stage, or television. Veteran performers of stage and TV reveal all in this must-have guide ebook for anyone who wants to enter the exciting world of entertainment. Whether your goal is to appear on a televised talent contest, play theaters, Las Vegas, TV or appear in films, this ebook contains time-tested advice and vocal exercises to get you on your way, just as if you’d hired your own personal coach to prepare you for the “big time.”

This informative ebook also reveals proper microphone technique, how to minimize stage fright and pre-show jitters, the art of bowing to control and graciously accept applause and much, much more.

CONTENTS:

Your Opportunities in Show Business

Who Should Attempt a Show Business Career?

What Should I Do To Get Started?

Show Techniques Explained

Learning Through Listening

Schedule Your Time for Success

Licking the Problems of Stage Fright or Nervousness

Your Philosophy Of Encouragement

Showmanship for Performers

Stage Technique

Stagecraft and Voicecraft

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

Exercise 3

Exercise 4

Exercise 5

Exercise 6

The Secret of Voice Volume And Carrying Power

How Theatres Are Built

Exercise 7

Exercise 8

Exercise 9

Preventing Your Voice Volume from Fading

Exercise 10

A Problem of Many Beginners

Exercise 11

Exercise 12

A Sure Cure for Stage Fright

Posture for Stage Performers

Arriving at Center of Stage

Bowing on Entrance

The Conclusion

Standing Position

Turning

Elocution

The Secret of Voice Power

Pronunciation

Syllabic Pronunciation and Voice Pitch

Gestures

Mannerism

Pulling Applause

Rapid Entrance

Interrupting Applause

Microphone Technique for Performers

Pitching the Voice for Microphone Speech

Eliminating Vocal “Drop-Outs”

Reducing Annoying Feedback

Testing the PA System

TV Needs Your Talent! (B. W. McCarron)

TV Talent Showcases and Competitions

In Closing

No matter if you’re an actor, comic, magician, public speaker, emcee or anyone who aspires to be in front of an audience, you’re sure to find valuable advice and professional wisdom here.

“All material is sound in principle and of real worth to anyone interested in appearing in public, on TV or stage as an entertainer, actor, or public speaker.” – John J. Crimmins, Jr.

Not one in a thousand will reach their potential – don’t let it be you. Make that all-important first step by investing in yourself today … and hitch your wagon to the stars tomorrow.

1st edition 1955, PDF 54 pages.
word count: 14802 which is equivalent to 59 standard pages of text