“Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoyed You Must Act! I strongly recommend it to all my friends. I love how straightforward it was – how it provided me with a concept to combine the reality (How to make money. It is a business.) – and The Dream (I am a star!).

"I was really lost when I landed in L.A., after Katrina. I was bombarded by the hell of surviving through the hurricane, being in a new city where I knew virtually no one, and how to find a way to support myself and follow my dream.

"You Must Act! made it simple. ‘You want to make money acting? Stop working for free.’ To that extent, everything that I have been paid to do comes directly from that small – yet crucial – bit of advice.

"I found your personal anedotes inspiring, because this is how one has actually lived the dream and not only that – but has thrived. You are not just blowing smoke ... ’Just put tab A into slot B and you'll be a star’ – or making us pay you to stroke our fragile egos. You make it clear – acting is easy, the business of acting is what is hard. Thank you, once again, for showing me the steps in this business. Keep up the good work.”  

Robb Conner ~ New Orleans/Los Angeles 

"Bob Fraser's down-to-earth course, You Must Act! de-constructs the acting business for actors in a way that stimulates the changes and actions so crucial to our success in the industry.

"Fraser dissolves those negative beliefs that are our major stumbling blocks.   Moreover, he outlines positive strategies based on the decades of focused observation and hands-on experience which contributed to his own successful career.

"Entertaining and inspiring stories illustrating his insights fill this course – and Fraser gives detailed examples of the hard road navigated by our most successful stars. You Must Act! will help stop your 'spinning wheels syndrome,' and rev you up to a higher level of resolve in making your business in show business begin to really work."  

Josephine Zeitlin ~ Los Angeles  

“A must for every new actor, and highly recommended for any actor stuck in ‘the rut.’

"The marketing info is invaluable, and all the common sense nuances should be a part of every actor’s business day.

"Do not pass go without reading and using You Must Act!” 

Larry Guli ~ Los Angeles 

“I just want to thank you for sharing your working knowledge, your data, and especially your generous and upbeat attitude.

"I haven't encountered that positive, generous, joyful spirit too regularly – since I entered the professional world.

"I just 'discovered' You Must Act! last week – and it truly felt like finding a friend!” 

Tavia Lyn Gilbert ~ Portland

“Your inspiring, honest, and informative course has had a profound effect on my acting career and my self confidence.

"Once I acknowledged my goals to myself – and others – things started to click. I got cast in a film – got another agent – got several print jobs ... all paying extremely well.

"All of these things happened after I got focus – and this focus happened after I read You Must Act! Thanks for shedding light on what was an extremely dark and greatly misunderstood aspect of my life.”  

Brian Campbell ~ Los Angeles

"Thank you for all the priceless knowledge you share in You Must Act!

"I am more inspired than ever to continue in my journey. I cannot thank you enough!

"I learned so many things I did not know about the industry. Now, every time I accomplish something in my acting career I will think of You Must Act! and your excellent teaching! I hope many more actors will get this jewel.” Maria Stephenson ~ Florida 

Maria Stephenson ~ Florida 

"I have learned so much and have a new found confidence in my acting career because of getting and reading You Must Act!

"It's the best – as far as info about the business part of acting ... golden nuggets about protocol, interviews, photo's, etc. I believe it is what helped me get my newest agent.

"Like someone already said, the info on how to get better headshots is worth the price alone. Big thanks, Bob!” 

Rene 'Cannonball' Carrasco ~ Los Angeles  

“A terrific resource. Bob assures the reader that being a success before a camera or a live audience (that is, making a good living at it), is not easy.

"But he is tremendously reassuring to those of us who are committed to the goal.

"In a very entertaining and supportive style, You Must Act! describes the attitude you need to have and offers the invaluable practical information you must have to become a successful actor.” 

Scott Swaggart ~ Seattle 

"I have always wanted to be an actress. From the time I was a little girl all I've ever talked about becoming was a movie star. Unfortunately, my family always made fun of that ambition. I tried pursuing an acting careeer in New York – but I gave up too soon, due to the ridicule from my family.

"I had settled for a life of misery – that is, until recently. Thankfully, I stumbled onto Bob's program, You Must Act! and Bob dispels that myth. He gave me the dignity I needed to see that acting is a profession – not a silly childhood fantasy. I am so glad that he did. You Must Act! taught me to see acting as a serious business that must be managed and run properly to succeed.

"Thank you Bob, for taking the time to give me the tools to market my product correctly – and teaching me that my passion and calling is indeed important and worthy."  

Debbie Harmon ~ Atlanta  

“Once in a while you come across something that really opens your eyes, and gives you strength and direction.

"You Must Act! did that for me. I highly recommend it to everybody interested in acting, writing ... or any field related to show business.

"Has it assisted me in learning the 'ropes?' Yes! Has it helped me to book gigs? Yes! A feature film shortly after applying Bob's philosophies. Bless you Bob!”  

Mike Pish ~ Los Angeles  

I have been an actor for a while now, but not very happy pursuing it. I needed a new perspective.

"Since You Must Act! I look at myself differently. I see my failures differently. It’s a very liberating method. The best thing it has taught me, is to be happy without a reason – to do away with the 'I will be happier when I achieve such and such’ type of thinking – and be happy now. I’m working on my plan, writing out all I ever wanted, and planning my move to LA. Thank you so much!"  

Dulce Solis ~ Seattle 

"You Must Act! is great. I finally spent money on something fruitful.

"It basically lays out a blueprint for success in this industry. A wealth of information ... very motivating. You should feel really good about what you have given us.

UPDATE: "I just wanted to let you know that I will soon be seen on television. I am going to appear on the History Channel – in a show called Conspiracy.”  

Vishal Patel ~ Chicago 

“You Must Act! is inspiring, in a ‘real world’ sense. More than just a compilation of feel-good platitudes, it gives actors practical tools and spells out the type of inner and outer dialogues you must conquer – to achieve your objectives.

"Less about dreams and more about goals, (it) helps keep me on track – and reminds me of what I need to do to get where I want to go. It's wonderful to see quotes from those who've been successful, as well as the surprising way they achieved their successes.

"When I go into an audition now, I tell myself, I have a special product to offer the casting director – me! As a part-time actress/mom, I have done extremely well. It pays and it is not a hobby. I know also, when I see a role I want, that may be no-pay – to say, ‘I cannot afford to work for free.’ In almost every case, they have found funding for my role.” 

Linda Delmonico Prussen ~ New York 

"You Must Act! is spectacular! Full of positive energy and encouragement.

"I'm glad I got it. I have a more positive outlook ... and now I see opportunities everywhere I look. A key take-away is that as an actor, you must do the heavy-lifting (hard work) yourself – and persevere.

"If you apply the steps that Bob lays out – and repeat – you will move forward. Again, great course!”

Jason Fong ~ San Francisco

"A major confidence booster! I appreciated the practical knowledge of how to get started, along with the anectdotes of others who’ve gone before and became successes through passion, perserverance, hard work, and an iron-will.

"I’ve wanted to be a successful actress ... since I was a kid. I had given up the dream for years – it had almost died. With the help of You Must Act! I am getting out there and going for it.

"I am steps closer to achieving my dream. Thank you so very much."

Devai Pearce ~ San Francisco

“I loved You Must Act! I have wanted to act my whole life. Over the last two years I have read many books on acting, but your course has changed my life!

"You Must Act! has given me the courage and information I desperately needed. Your knowledge and style of writing is truly inspirational. You have given me the tools to begin living my dream.

"For that, I am forever grateful.”

James Burwell ~ Seattle

“I bought You Must Act! a year or two ago and realized that it contained some of the best advice I'd come up against in years.

"I've applied some of the lessons, but not all of them. That's not a cop-out, it's a conscious decision ... largely fiscal (although I will admit to a bit of cowardice as well). I've often been paid (and not just the showcase busfare rates) but now, at 58, I need more. It was always a dream – one that I consigned to the realm of fantasy. How to go the next step was a mystery. You Must Act! has shown me what I need to do to get it.

"Now I know what I need to do – thanks to you. I know the steps – I can plan – I'm building up resources and starting to work on contacts (the thing I'm probably weakest at). Following your advice, my goals are getting defined. And that's the key. I now see the route. Some of it I'd rather not do – I have 40 years of legit theatre arrogance to get around – but now I realize that if I'm not prepared to do it – I really will have to give it up ... or settle for being a quite good non-professional actor.

"All this comes down to a big thank you. There is hope. ... after being on your email list for so long – and looking forward to your advice and stories and even the jokes – it was about time I thanked you. So ... thank you!" 

Angus Hepburn – New York City