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Isn't It About Time To Stop The
Struggle ... And Start Really Booking Work?
If You're Totally Committed To Doing All It Really Takes To Become A Professional Actor, I Hope You'll Take 7 Minutes To Read This Entire Page ...... It Might Just Turn Out To Be The Most Important Letter You've Ever Read.From:
Bob Fraser
Dear Fellow Actor,
Do you ever get the feeling of being overwhelmed, confused, frustrated ... almost like you're stuck in a never-ending rut? That when it comes to your acting career, it's almost as if you're always "on the outside looking in?" Not sure exactly what steps you should be taking in order to get things on track? Or have you moved to LA, NYC, or other big city, and now it seems impossible to get your acting career beyond square one? Well, you're not alone. This is a common scenario. In fact, every star and so called 'working actor' you've probably envied – has been exactly where you are right now. How do I know? Because I've been there and I've had those exact same feelings too. The truth is that too many talented, trained, passionate performers begin their professional careers with high hopes, only to end up 'working' for 'credit copy and meals' – holding down a 9 to 5 job they hate – and living through years of painful struggle and rejection. The sad part? Eventually, a lot of actors who could have been successful – if they'd known what to do – just give up. On the other hand, I'm sure you've seen quite a few people on the red carpet who don't seem to have any of the talent, passion, or training that you've always believed were an absolute necessity to achieve a successful acting career. You've probably said as much – to yourself and to your friends.  What's
Their Secret?
The big question is; what's the reason behind these two vastly different outcomes? Why do some actors struggle year after year – while other actors seem to be on the 'fast track' to the top? Maybe you've come to think that it's all about luck? Or looks? Youth? Education? Where you live? Take it from someone who's been on the 'inside' for more than forty years ... it's not ANY of those things. In fact, those are just a few of the mistaken ideas behind the many myths that surround show business. Unfortunately theses are the very myths that always slow actors down in their pursuit of a professional acting career. Let's clear up the biggest myth right away ... The path to success in our business is not a "secret." There are real solutions to acting career problems. And, no, it's not about having the right agent, the right manager, the right acting teacher, or networking like an insurance salesman. What I discovered early in my own career is that the real key to eliminating your 'struggling actor' syndrome – and starting up the ladder of success – is simply this: Persistently taking effective action on good information. Of course, if you don't start with reliable information, it's close to impossible to take the right steps. And, bluntly, if you're not taking the right steps, at the right time, and in the right order – your forward progress in the our business is bound to be tough going. So ... why DO some actors suffer through years of struggle - while other actors seem to have the 'golden touch?' Here's why ... Because Talent
Alone Won't Get You
There.
I promise that you'll discover (either now – or years from now) that love of craft, acting training, and a knack for performing – the combination of skills that many call 'talent' – are not the the main components that truly get actors working. While talent is a component – and I will assume you have talent – the truth is that only those actors who have taken the time to study the business of building an acting career, have any shot at success. Here's where the problem begins: These vital show business skills are rarely taught by traditional acting schools, acting classes and workshops, or university acting programs – and most actors are left to learn these skills in the 'school of hard knocks.' I can tell you from personal experience, the 'school of hard knocks' method is guaranteed to take years. The problem is this ... These are skills you absolutely must have ... BEFORE you can have an acting career that pays the bills. Here's what Harrison Ford had to say on the subject:"Talent isn’t enough. It’s your professional mindset that gets most of the acting work for you." Now You Can Master These Crucial
Career Skills
At Home, At Your Own Pace, On Your Computer. THE SOLUTION ...
 You
Must
Act! is the #1
Virtual Acting Career Course on the planet. Because this encyclopedic,
study-at-home, education for actors is totally focused on
helping serious people build their own successful professional acting
careers – from the ground up.It's a system of training
that
zeroes in on the business
of acting, the psychology
of the successful performer, and the scores of proven steps that
have always worked. This easy-to-use guide to the entertainment
industry was designed to eliminate that "outside looking in"
feeling ... forever.
... starting immediately. You CAN stop the struggle, the
frustration, the mis-steps, and the disappointment that follows
–
quickly and easily –
with my unique, computer-based, acting career course.
It works on 99% of all personal computers – Windows, Mac, or Unix My goal with this program is
to help actors make money doing
what they love, delineate the path to the red carpet, and explain just HOW to build a real plan for
success as professional actors. The good news? It's working. You Must Act! has already helped 1000's of actors, from all over the world, improve their careers.  But ... Why Should You Listen To
Me?
I'm guessing that right about now you're starting to get a little bit skeptical ... and, frankly, that's a good thing. I know that many actors have heard the promises of fame and fortune and experienced the disappointment that usually follows that sort of claim. In fact, I believe a healthy dose of skepticism is a very smart choice on your part – when it comes to investing money in your acting career. So, before I share anything more about the course itself, I want to make a a couple of points as clear as I can ... First, you won't find any promises of fame and fortune here. Becoming a professional actor is hard work - and requires amazing amounts of patience, tenacity, and concentrated effort. Only a small percentage of people have those qualities. You Must Act! is simply a comprehensive education about HOW to pursue a professional acting career. What you do with that education is entirely up to you. Secondly, I know that in the past few years a lot of people have popped up with books, classes and workshops about 'the business of acting' ... and while I think the recent attention to this vital area of training is great – let me be a little tactless ... ... shouldn't you really be checking credentials? I mean, how much trust can you put into advice about dating that is given to you by someone who's never gotten a date? Or how about investment advice from someone who's broke? So, in order to reassure you that I'm someone who can actually help you, I'm going to slow down for a moment, and rattle off a few highlights of my own story ... In The 'Big
Leagues' For Over 4
Decades
 Please
understand, I'm not totally comfortable blabbing about myself or the
things I've done – but I do believe a brief glimpse of my own
career may help give you
a sense of what I am able to pass
along to you in the way of advice.Where to start ... Okay, let's begin with this; I spent more than 40 years earning my living exclusively in show business. (I hope you noticed that word, 'exclusively.') Now, to be honest, my career can best be described as 'eclectic' – I've worked as an actor, writer, director, producer, series creator and network show-runner – and I've even had a few off-beat gigs like magician, disk jockey, talk show host, commercial spokesman for a chain of department stores, and a singing dog in the off-Broadway hit, You're A Good Man Charlie Brown. But my 'all over the map' history turns out to be a good thing for you - and I'll explain why in a minute ... For now, here's a few high points of my 'under the radar' career:  I had
my own sitcom on NBC – which I created, wrote, produced, and
co-starred in
with Michael Richards (Marblehead
Manor, if you're interested in
looking it up). Produced,
wrote,
and (once in awhile) acted in three of
the most popular television series in the history of the medium (The
Love Boat, Benson,
and Full House).As
an actor I played roles in more than 120 plays, tv shows, and films
– and I
was an early member of the world famous L.A. improv company, The
Groundlings.
Written
more than two
dozen plays, a bit over 1000 hours of television episodics, a few
screeplays, a half dozen books, and scores of commercials. Was
responsible for hiring thousands of actors – including Oscar,
Emmy &
Tony
Winners – while producing and directing in theatre,
television, and film.Have
been under
contract to Paramount, Disney, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, CBS,
NBC, ABC, Lorimar, Sony
Pictures ... well, practically everybody.  In Other Words ... I Know The Territory. From the beginning of my career (in the early '60's) until I retired a few years ago, I regularly earned what some might consider the "big bucks" – year in and year out. (My average income was a tad over half a million a year. I know, that's not Tom Cruise territory ... but it's still pretty comfortable.) Naturally, I had some lean years – no one bats a thousand in the big leagues – but I usually learned as much from the 'bombs' as I did from the hits. Bottom line? I've been there, done that, and gotten the show jackets. Now – here's why my 'diverse' career is a good thing for you ... The 'Real Deal'
From Four Points Of View
Having had some success as a performer, writer, director and producer – I have seen how professional show business actually operates ... from four distinct 'insider' vantage points. So the tactics, strategies, and pro-active steps I'll be sharing with you, are proven principles – not 'slanted' or biased opinions. I believe my objective 'approach' to the business will guide you to creating your own path to success and recognition. Before we push on, I want you to know a few other things about me: Number one: My talents are best described as 'average' and I'm certainly no babe magnet (that's not clear hair in my pictures). Two: As far as 'connections' were concerned, I started my career in a small town in Wyoming – a place where cows outnumber people and about as far from Broadway and Hollywood as you can get. And, three, even though I've made a nice living – and worked with 100's of famous people – my work has never brought me fame. Oh, I've made it to the red carpet many times – but never as the center of attention – I was usually there because a show I wrote or produced was nominated. I'm one of those people you never recognize, standing in the background in a rented tuxedo ... behind the stars. Believe me, no one has ever shoved a microphone in my face and asked, "Who are you wearing?" I've Always Been In
It For The Money.
The main reason I never became famous is simple: I was never particularly interested in the fame part. Instead, I was intently focused on making a good living doing what I love – and providing for my family. That was always my driving force as I pursued my career ... financial success. The money part. That total concentration on the income side of things gave me the dogged tenacity to learn every show business 'trade secret' I could – from my own experiences and from the people I worked with. Those so-called 'trade secrets' are what kept me working in show business for more than four decades. And, more importantly, they are the skill-sets that will help you get to where you want to go. Making Your Living As An Actor I hope you're starting to get a crystal clear picture of what my acting career course is all about ... ... making your living as an actor. Because You Must Act! is not likely to help you if you are not intensely interested in, driven by and focused on the idea of acting for a living. This is not a course about how to be a better actor. It's a CAREER course, designed exclusively to mentor and coach committed actors and help them achieve their goal of financial success ... doing what they love. In short, it's a training method built on the principle of helping serious actors become in-demand, well-paid, professional actors. But, Please ... Don't Just Take
My Word For It.
You're probably thinking that you should check me out – and find out for yourself whether I'm a credible advisor. And guess what? I WANT you to. Look me up on IMDb.com, TVTome.com, BBC.com, Wikipedia – Google me, Yahoo me, ask around ... you know the drill. Also go to your favorite search engine and do a search for 'acting career course' ... and check the results. PLEASE – before you click the order button – do a complete 'background check' on Bob Fraser ... and my acting career courses. It'll make you feel more secure – and I'll feel better too, knowing that you're fully informed. Reactions From Stars, Reviewers,
and Fellow Actors
Now, before I get to a complete overview of You Must Act!, I'd like to share a little of what some working actors (and reviewers) think of it. Here's what my pal Rene Auberjonois (Tony Winner, Boston Public, M*A*S*H, Star Trek DS9, Benson, The Patriot, etc.) had to say:
And my good
friend, Robert Guillaume (Emmy
Winner, Soap, Benson, Sports Night, Phantom Of The Opera, and more) had this to say:
Of course,
these
are friends of mine (and former co-workers), so
naturally you'd expect them to say nice things – but the
reviews have been pretty good too...
Here's an excerpt of the review from Now Casting's website:
Here's what
the reviewer said on the Casting Networks website:
(NOTE:
You can read all the
reviews, in their entirety, by clicking the REVIEWS link at the bottom
of this page.)
But ... Can You Must
Act!
Actually Help YOU?
I know, I know ...
you've
seen all the star endorsements and good reviews
before – but the real question
is: Will this program work for an unknown actor who's just getting
started ... or
someone who's been at it awhile and hasn't seen much in the way of
success?
In other words ... WILL IT WORK FOR YOU? Maybe these letters from a handful of the 1000's of users – will give you a sense of what You Must Act! can help you accomplish:
Hundreds of Great Results and Reactions Now, as nice as these reactions are (and I've gotten hundreds and hundreds of emails from actors telling me how the course has helped them), I understand that every actor has different challenges to overcome. So I hope you'll take a few more minutes to check out how the course has helped many other actors of every age, type and location (maybe even someone like you). You can see more letters by clicking the 'User Results' link at the bottom of this page. A Unique Approach To Your Acting Career During
my active
career as
a theatre and TV producer/director, I had the opportunity to mentor
quite a
few actors (many of whom have gone on to become
successful and famous - a few have even become super-stars) and they
were constantly urging
me to "teach
a class" or
"write it all
down." I just
laughed at that idea.
I mean, I was usually pretty busy putting together a weekly TV series, running one of my theatres, writing a screenplay, or acting in something – and I didn't really have the free time to teach – or write about how best to pursue an acting career. But, after I retired from my active career (one of the nice things about some financial success is the ability to do exactly what you want), I found that I had plenty of time to write whatever I felt like writing – so I figured, 'why not?' It took me almost two years to "write it all down." You Must Act! is the result. So, if you are interested in making money doing what you love (which, by the way, always comes before the fame) – then my acting career course was specifically written, designed, and built just for you. The Components
Maybe you're wondering what it
is about You
Must
Act! that
makes it different from the tons of acting advice and information
you've
seen before?
The best way to explain it is to give you a look at the Course Components – so you can see exactly what you'll be getting when you order your CD-ROM: (Note:
Book covers are for illustration only. Your product will be four
PDF documents delivered on CD-ROM.)
  Are You Ready To Take Action? The fact is, your acting career can be
outrageously successful
– IF
you’re willing to learn a few simple principles and start
taking action.
In other words ... you CAN do it! Frankly, anyone with the burning desire, some logical preparation, lots of good information and the unwavering willingness to take action – can succeed in show business. That’s right – ANYONE! • Your age does not matter. • Your looks do not matter. • Your education does not matter. • Where you live does not matter. • Who you know does not matter. • Your results up to now do not matter. So
what
does matter? What really counts when it comes to building a
professional
acting career?
The 4 things I mentioned above: Desire, preparation, information, and the persistence to keep taking the steps. Start With Professional-Grade
Information
I
will assume that you already have the burning desire to succeed as an
actor.
Now all you really need is reliable information, solid preparation, and step-by-step guidance – to help you "walk the walk." You CAN have the acting career you’ve always dreamed of – and my acting career course will show you precisely how to go about it. I've read tons of books about our business (not to mention more than four decades of personal experience), and I can truthfully say that You Must Act! is far and away the most complete and comprehensive “how-to” you’ll ever see on the subject of succeeding in the entertainment industry. And rest assured, there's no theory or fluff. All you'll find in You Must Act! is down-to-earth, realistic, professional grade advice about the business of show business – from a guy who's actually done it. You Must Act!
Can Help You To ...
You Must Act! Focuses On Dozens and Dozens Of Your Most Pressing Questions, Concerns & Roadblocks ... And Gives You A Broad Spectrum of REAL Answers. Claim your copy today and when you recieve your CD-ROM in the mail, I'm sure you'll discover that it's the most complete "how-to" about show business you've ever seen. (It's been called "enycloypedic" – "the quintessential actors's road map" - "the blueprint" – and "the bible") A Workshop In Your Own Home
When
you slide the CD-ROM into your computer, it will be like having
a workshop you can attend in your own home, at your
own pace,
with a professional mentor and coach by your side – helping
you take each
step toward success. This method of study and practice is totally in your control - so you can relax and truly enjoy the process of learning to improve your own acting career – with a knowledgable show business veteran advising you every step of the way. In essence, You Must Act! is virtual private coaching in the proven methods, long-term strategies, and effective tactics used to build a successful acting career And, perhaps best of all ... it's guaranteed. Order Today With Absolutely No
Risk
If your goal is to have a thriving performing career in today's entertainment industry – if you are interested making money with your talent – if you are passionate about becoming a professional actor or entertainer - you really should try You Must Act! on your own computer ... Because now you can try it
– with ABSOLUTELY
NO RISK! Like all of my products, You Must Act! is backed by my unique-in-the-industry, 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. And just so you have enough time to really make use of the course and decide for yourself - the guarantee is good for ONE YEAR. Again ... Will It Work For You? Although I cannot guarantee your results (after all, I don't know you and I have no idea how hard you're willing to work at your career), my core business principle is entirely summed up in this sentence ... A
Valuable Education Or Your Money Back.
So,
here's my promise: If you are at all unhappy with your progress after
putting my methods to work – or if you are disappointed with
the
materials in any way, you can ask for (and get) a 100% refund. In
other words, if you find that it's not for you, for any reason
– just send the CD-ROM program disk back to me and I'll
refund
every penny you've
invested – no questions asked. Again:
To
reassure you that this is a totally serious commitment on my part
– you
can take
up to ONE YEAR
to decide. My guarantee (the fine print) ...
Let's Wrap This Up ... Finally,
let me assure you that I'm a guy who learned all these techniques the
hard
way. I have failed
miserably
from time to time – but I have also had quite a few
successes. All the methods in You Must Act! are a direct result of my own hard knocking, trial and error, fall flat on my face and dust myself off career. After all, I've only had a half dozen hits – and many misses. (Of course, when it comes to the paycheck part, a flop is as good as a hit ... it's just that you have to start looking for your next job a little sooner.) The hits were shows like The Love Boat, Benson, and Full House. (Those three series alone ran for a total of 22 years.) The misses included some shows I loved; Marblehead Manor, Condo, Phyl & Mikhy, Wipeout, Hamburger Tech, The Library – and some others, long forgotten. No Theories – Just
Professional Guidance
Here's my point: I'm a pro, so I don't deal in theories about what might work. The information, advice and mentoring you'll find in Yo |
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“As
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"My
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couple of years ago. I heard about 
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when she took her 'big voice' to drama camp at our
church. Since then, she's been involved with musical theatre,
drama of all types, solo voice, dance, and film.
“As
a parent trying to manage my children’s acting careers
– 
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thanks so very much for all the time and effort you put into 
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