When actors are empowered to take control of their careers\, the period between gigs doesn&rsquo\;t have to be so da unting. John Byrne shares the secrets of staying motivated\, prepared and positive during the inevitable lulls in paid work. In this indispensable h andbook\, he offers 101 invaluable prompts and insights tailored specifica lly for actors navigating the rollercoaster ride of making a living while staying true to themselves in the contemporary stage and screen industry.< /p>\n
John Byrne is a writer\, broadcaster\, performer and personal advi sor to a wide range of international artists. He has for over 25 years bee n Resident Career Advisor to The Stage Media Group\, publishers of world's oldest theatrical and entertainment industry publication (founded in 1880 ). In this role he has interviewed well over 2000 actors\, director\, prod ucers and casting directors working in stage and screen all over the world . \;He is co-director of the New Wonder Management Talent Agency\, whi ch represents actors\, presenters\, directors and intimacy coordinators ar ound the world\, with client work ranging from the Jurassic World franchise\, Bridgerton\, The Witcher\, Wheel of Time and Top Boy to the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre UK.&nb sp\;
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Mode rating the talk will be Dr. Nsenga Burton\, an award-winning writer\, and entrepreneur. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of the award-winning website\, The Burton Wire\, a news blog covering news of the African Diasp ora. Former editor-at-large for The Root\, Dr. Burton is an exper t on the intersection of race\, class\, gender\, sexuality with film\, med ia and technology.
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