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A review by sarabearian
The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide by Jenna Fischer
Pam Beesly wrote a book, ya’ll! Well, that’s not entirely true; Jenna Fischer, actress extraordinaire, wrote a book and it is super informative for the novice actor and enlightening for the day dreamers like me.
How in the world do you get a start in Tinseltown? Lovable Jenna, right out of college with a theatre degree, hit the road and rented out a windowless apartment in Hollywood and expected the roles to roll right on in. Isn’t that how all actors expect their big breaks other than being discovered at a local Los Angeles soda shop, a la Lana Turner?
Jenna explains how actors must have a dedication, passion and an extremely strong worth ethic to get a start in this industry. Networking with other actors is a must not only to possibly find accepting agents but also to jump into creative endeavors to hone the craft and to be seen. She provides helpful guidelines and contact information for actors along with adorable and amusing anecdotes of her trials and triumphs of finding her way into auditions, working day jobs, becoming traumatized by extra work (darn you Jurassic Park ride!) and nabbing a role in one of the best ensemble comedy casts recreated for this side of the pond.
Inspiring, revealing and downright enjoyable, this part-instructional guide and part-memoir is an ideal read for aspiring actors, those curious about the profession and those who adore Pam, I mean, Jenna Fischer. -Sara G.
How in the world do you get a start in Tinseltown? Lovable Jenna, right out of college with a theatre degree, hit the road and rented out a windowless apartment in Hollywood and expected the roles to roll right on in. Isn’t that how all actors expect their big breaks other than being discovered at a local Los Angeles soda shop, a la Lana Turner?
Jenna explains how actors must have a dedication, passion and an extremely strong worth ethic to get a start in this industry. Networking with other actors is a must not only to possibly find accepting agents but also to jump into creative endeavors to hone the craft and to be seen. She provides helpful guidelines and contact information for actors along with adorable and amusing anecdotes of her trials and triumphs of finding her way into auditions, working day jobs, becoming traumatized by extra work (darn you Jurassic Park ride!) and nabbing a role in one of the best ensemble comedy casts recreated for this side of the pond.
Inspiring, revealing and downright enjoyable, this part-instructional guide and part-memoir is an ideal read for aspiring actors, those curious about the profession and those who adore Pam, I mean, Jenna Fischer. -Sara G.