Filled with essential advice and highlighting pitfalls to avoid, Acting Professionally gives a clear understanding of how acting careers are built and sustained Now in its 9th edition, this book has become the leading book in the field since the first edition published in 1972 Critically, this new edition reflects the vital changes in the industry as a result of the Black Lives Matter, Times Up and MeToo movements, and the Covid19 pandemic This new edition acknowledges and seeks to address the challenges of the industry often faced by actors when it comes to race, ethnicity, gender, diversity, and sexuality It includes an extensive new section on the industry to reflect the 21st century, including signposting new resources and insights for the young actor, and considers the shifting landscape and opportunities offered by TV streaming, films, voiceover, internet, audiobooks, and podcasts This 9th edition speaks to the changed landscape of unions, representation, selftape auditioning and other best and up to date practices in the industry, ensuring that its a book thats useful, relevant and accessible to every actor starting out today