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The Actor's Life
- A Survival Guide
- Narrated by: Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
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Summary
Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she was determined, she was confident, she was ready to work hard. So, what could go wrong?
Uh, basically everything. The path to being a professional actor was so much more vast and competitive than she’d imagined. It would be eight long years before she landed her iconic role on The Office, nearly a decade of frustration, struggle, rejection, and doubt.
If only she’d had a handbook for the aspiring actor. Or, better yet, someone to show her the way—an established actor who could educate her about the business, manage her expectations, and reassure her in those moments of despair.
Jenna wants to be that person for you.
With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the profession, based on her own memorable and hilarious experiences. She tells you how to get the right headshot, what to look for in representation, and the importance of joining forces with other like-minded artists and creating your own work—invaluable advice personally acquired from her many years of struggle. She provides helpful hints on how to be gutsy and take risks, the tricks to good auditioning and callbacks, and how not to fall for certain scams (auditions in a guy’s apartment are probably not legit—or at least not for the kind of part you’re looking for!).
Her inspiring, helpful guidance feels like a trusted friend who’s made the journey, and has now returned to walk beside you, pointing out the pitfalls as you blaze your own path towards the life of a professional actor.
This title is narrated by a full cast. Narrators include: Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Natalie Zea, Sean Gunn, Derek Waters, Reed Birney, and Mark Proksch.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Peter Bosen
- 26-08-19
Life changing
I loved every second of this, and frankly was the right book that I needed at the very right time. It's hard to find people in this business that'll take a moments pause to give you a helping hand, so when big things like this come my way...... Thank you, Jenna - thank you.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-03-20
Great support and advice for the struggling artist
Jenna really does a great job narrating. The story of her journey is inspiring, funny and refreshingly honest. And then she gives such good, practical advice to anyone who is just starting out or is struggling in the acting/artist industry.
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- katerina
- 26-01-23
Hilarious and so, so realistic!
I love this book! Ever since discovering it it has become my acting industry bible and I’m recommending it to all my actor friends! It’s nice to know that my struggles in this industry are ‘normal’ and that someone like Jenna Fischer has had similar difficulties. Every time I re-listen to it it gives me the courage to keep going and to keep celebrating the small milestones as well as the rejections!
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- bibliophile89
- 24-10-23
Insightful and helpful
Brilliant book. Helpful for anyone in the creative industry not just for actors, really motivating
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- sochel rogers
- 08-10-20
Ach, the life of an artist!
Funny and sweet description of harrowing life in the arts, the rejection, and how to cope with it all. Loved Jenna reading, and the interviews, beautifully crafted.
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- Katherine Moore
- 05-11-19
Really helpful for actors at all stages of career.
I LOVED this book. It is mainly geared toward actors at the beginning of their career and those entering the TV/ film industry in Hollywood. But listening as an actor working in theatre in the UK for over ten years I found there were so many pearls of wisdom and lots of helpful advice applicable to all actors at all stages from anywhere in the world. She includes great interviews with actors that were simultaneously comforting and inspiring. Jenna strikes a perfect balance between being very truthful and honest about the realties of the industry whilst also making you feel like anything is possible and gives you practical no nonsense advice on how to achieve it! Helpful to those starting out and those of us who need a confidence boost.
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- Samingo
- 19-02-23
Try and NOT be inspired by this
A lot more maths than anticipated but hugely entertaining and very helpful for future actors, I just wanted to know more about Jenna herself, but still, a great listen.
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- Adam
- 13-07-18
1ST AUDIOBOOK
As my first audiobook it was amazing, insightful and very enjoyable, As an aspiring actor and fan of The Office this book has showed me a lot.
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- Anonymous UK
- 21-09-18
Superb! Inspirational!
Loved this audio book. Once I pressed play I couldn't stop listening. Thank you so much for the lovely advices x
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- Manon Ceridwen James
- 21-06-20
Fascinating
This really is a brilliant book. I bought it because I’m a big US Office fan however there’s great advice here as to how to deal with success and failure in any job, role or vocation. Thanks for the honesty.
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