You could be the next big star in films, on the stage, or television. Veteran performers of stage and TV reveal all in this must-have guide ebook for anyone who wants to enter the exciting world of entertainment. Whether your goal is to appear on a televised talent contest, play theaters, Las Vegas, TV or appear in films, this ebook contains time-tested advice and vocal exercises to get you on your way, just as if you'd hired your own personal coach to prepare you for the "big time."

This informative ebook also reveals proper microphone technique, how to minimize stage fright and pre-show jitters, the art of bowing to control and graciously accept applause and much, much more.

CONTENTS:

Your Opportunities in Show Business
Who Should Attempt a Show Business Career?
What Should I Do To Get Started?
Show Techniques Explained
Learning Through Listening
Schedule Your Time for Success
Licking the Problems of Stage Fright or Nervousness
Your Philosophy Of Encouragement
Showmanship for Performers
Stage Technique
Stagecraft and Voicecraft
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
The Secret of Voice Volume And Carrying Power
How Theatres Are Built
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
Exercise 9
Preventing Your Voice Volume from Fading
Exercise 10
A Problem of Many Beginners
Exercise 11
Exercise 12
A Sure Cure for Stage Fright
Posture for Stage Performers
Arriving at Center of Stage
Bowing on Entrance
The Conclusion
Standing Position
Turning
Elocution
The Secret of Voice Power
Pronunciation
Syllabic Pronunciation and Voice Pitch
Gestures
Mannerism
Pulling Applause
Rapid Entrance
Interrupting Applause
Microphone Technique for Performers
Pitching the Voice for Microphone Speech
Eliminating Vocal "Drop-Outs"
Reducing Annoying Feedback
Testing the PA System
TV Needs Your Talent! (B. W. McCarron)
TV Talent Showcases and Competitions
In Closing

No matter if you're an actor, comic, magician, public speaker, emcee or anyone who aspires to be in front of an audience, you're sure to find valuable advice and professional wisdom here.

"All material is sound in principle and of real worth to anyone interested in appearing in public, on TV or stage as an entertainer, actor, or public speaker." - John J. Crimmins, Jr.

Not one in a thousand will reach their potential - don't let it be you. Make that all-important first step by investing in yourself today ... and hitch your wagon to the stars tomorrow.

1st edition 1955, PDF 54 pages.
word count: 14802 which is equivalent to 59 standard pages of text