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At the age of two, Mimi began working as a child actress, sharing the screen with the some of the legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood: Cary Grant, Sophia Loren, John Wayne, Loretta Young, Jane Wyman, Dorothy McGuire and many, many more. This is a tale of the kid-actors filming on the sound stages of 1950s Hollywood, kid-actors playing their parts in a very adult world, learning hard lessons with sometimes life-altering consequences.

The audio course designed to teach the U.S. Midwestern American accent focuses on proven instructional methods to help learners acquire this specific way of speaking. The course is structured to guide students through understanding and practicing the accent, leveraging oral posture, common phrases, listen-and-repeat exercises, and real accent examples.

Embark on a journey to master the distinct New England American accent with our specialized audio course, tailored for actors seeking authenticity in their performances. This course offers an in-depth exploration of the unique phonetic characteristics, intonation patterns, and other nuances that define this iconic American dialect.

The most extensive "How To" book for actors just starting out. This book will give you the tools needed to navigate the entertainment industry, book work and gain representation. Get years ahead of the competition with this book!

Dear actor or writer or creative in Los Angeles: You moved to LA with talent, willingness to work hard, and determination to be successful—no matter how hard it got. But is pain and suffering the price of success in the entertainment industry? Or is there a better way? How to thrive in LA while hustling in Hollywood shares invaluable wisdom gleaned from hundreds of successful Hollywood creatives about how to make it as a professional working creative in Hollywood while living a life you love. It can be done!

Performing children have a very special existence which sometimes sets them apart from their peers. Parents are often excluded from this world but are expected to support them all the way. There is very little authoritative advice on how to cope and what to expect. This book will help children and their parents navigate their way through all of this: to advise, guide, inform and demystify the wonderful world of live theatre.

Professional stage actors are expected to have ready knowledge of a multitude of unwritten yet well-established protocols. Traditionally, this knowledge was passed along from one generation of stage actors to the next via word of mouth, or were learned by having one’s missteps corrected—until now.

Unleash the power of your voice and become a captivating storyteller with Narrating Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That All Narrators Should Know. Whether you dream of narrating audiobooks, captivating audiences with your voice acting, or simply want to enhance your storytelling skills, this comprehensive guidebook is your go-to resource. Discover proven techniques to master vocal dynamics, character development, pacing, and emotion.

TIM COONEY'S LIFE READS MORE LIKE AN ADVENTURE STORY THAN A BIOGRAPHY. HOW HE WENT FROM HOMELESS TO BEING NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR IS DEFINITELY NOT THE USUAL PATH. ALONG THE WAY THERE WERE 8 MORE NOMINATIONS FOR VARIOUS AWARDS, ELEPHANTS AND TIGERS, HOLLYWOOD, ROCK AND ROLL ROYALTY, REAL ROYALTY, AND A VERY UNUSUAL CAST OF CHARACTERS IN THIS MAN'S LIFE STORY.

Written by singer songwriter Vicky Nolan, Scrapbook of an Unfound Songstress is a unique true story about female empowerment, musical talent and self-discovery. This book will be great for fans of Anna Todd, Taylor Swift and the new generation of YA. You will love listening to Vicky and her remarkable story: Imagine, you're a 15-year-old dreaming of becoming a pop star, and then one day you get your lucky break - you get a record deal with Polydor records - they send you to Copenhagen to make pop music - to make you a pop star.