Product Description

"HOW TO GET ARRESTED: A Motivational Story for Actors" is a unique book, one that provides the actor with valuable, usable information on the business of acting as no other book can. Its lessons and spirit will inspire those who seek to "make it" in any profession. A personal manager for more than 20 years, Michael J. Wallach shares his knowledge and advice not in an academic way, or through dry checklists. Rather, he employs a lively, accessible and absorbable novella style to follow the tale of two young actors as they embark on the same journey as thousands of hopefuls each year. Dick and Jane move to Hollywood to become working actors - maybe "stars." They are anxious about what comes next. One hopes to "get discovered" and thinks only the biggest agent, the biggest manager, and auditioning for producers and directors rather than just casting directors is the way to fame and fortune. The other makes reasoned choices, creating a game plan for success. Author Wallach demonstrates a great affection for actors and a keen insight into the hurdles they face. "HOW TO GET ARRESTED" answers questions all actors ask, and supplies the information all actors need.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1376083 in Books
• Published on: 2005-08-29
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 124 pages

Customer Reviews

Prepare for a Career as an Actor
Acting is a job, you are an employee it is not about ART.

Hollywood is a business.
It is a treasure to access the perspective of Columbia Pictures former business affairs executive, Michael J. Wallach; "How to Get Arrested" is a must read for those striving to work and equally beneficial to those already working as Actors.

Michael J. Wallach's book helps an actor prepare in a practical way for a career in show business. His writing is insightful and full of humor; he is generous in sharing pertinent information to advance your career. Never before have I read a book by someone in the industry that has been so generous with their information. Thank-you Michael!

Michael's book is a great guide to an industry that will respect you for being a worker bee not a wanna bee; and how to be a professional.
BE a PROFESSIONAL then DO the job and HAVE a career!
Be on time, KNOW YOUR LINES, LISTEN, Be respectful and stay humble.
If you're not an actor this book gives many great insights to being a better person and getting things done.

Basic book for new actors
This is a VERY basic book for newbie actors, probably young actors, who have no idea what they are getting into when they come to Los Angeles. Since there are so many clueless actors who come out to Los Angeles every year, this book has a ready-made market of endless "how do you do it" wanna-be stars. But, for someone who knows a bit about the business and treats it like a business to start with, this book comes across too novice.

A fun read!
This book was not only very informative, it was fun!
I bought it for my daughter and got engrossed in it myself.
It really is a must read for aspiring actors and their mom's!!!!!