A book that cuts to the truth of the acting industry- written from an outsider's point of view. Catherine Balavage grew up in a small Scottish town without either the proper training, or industry contacts prior to her career. The book includes advice from casting directors Amy Hubbard and Richard Evans, actor Andrew Tiernan and an exclusive interview with Spotlight amongst interviews with countless other industry professionals. It is an essential for anyone who wants to be an actor. "Essential reading for anyone about to springboard into an exciting project; clear, friendly and accessible" Margaret Graham, author. "Catherine's determination to succeed in a fiercely-competitive industry is unrivalled - I'm genuinely delighted that she has decided to share this essential knowledge and experience with How To Be a Successful Actor: Becoming an Actorpreneur." Jack Bowman, actor and associate director of the Lost Theatre. "A must-have resource for anyone thinking of becoming an actor." Penny Deacon, author.