The Jobbing Actor

The book all actors need – a vital manual to help you stay balanced in an increasingly demanding industry Miranda Hart

The Jobbing Actor is an innovative six-week coaching programme designed by accredited coaches to help you achieve your acting ambitions. Its not just another how to guide telling you what you already know; its a professional self-development programme thats high on impact and low on bullshit.

Week by week, it will guide you through a structured series of industry-focused and holistic exercises and challenges. Full of uplifting advice and practical hints and tips, it covers every aspect of building and sustaining a career – from auditions and self-taping, through dealing with rejection and other trip-ups, to networking, branding and diversifying. Also included are daily journal pages in which youll set your targets and goals, and track your progress.

Inspiring, empowering – and fun! – The Jobbing Actor is your own personal coach in handy paperback form. Itll empower you to take stock of where you are personally and professionally, instigate long-term, positive change, and reclaim ownership of your career.

Anita Gilbert and Letty Butler (aka Bert & Butler) have between them over forty years experience in the business. Anita has worked as a professional actor, as well as a theatrical agent, and is now a full-time voice and accent coach. Letty is a jobbing actor and comedienne, with extensive credits for stage and screen. Shes also an award-winning writer and professional life coach.

Brilliant. A godsend to actors! Eleanor Tomlinson

No-nonsense, practical advice delivered with humour, warmth and a real desire to help actors succeed Peter Hunt (Head of Casting, Lime Pictures)