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Behind the Lines: What it Really Takes to Make It as an Actor
By Jordan Ancel
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"Behind The Lines: What it Really Takes to Make It as an Actor" is a collection of interviews with some of Hollywood's top agents, managers, casting directors, teachers, and actors, providing valuable insight into what it takes to have a successful acting career.
Written for actors at any stage in their careers and for parents of child actors, this book is a must-read!
Written for actors at any stage in their careers and for parents of child actors, this book is a must-read!
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