{"product_id":"letters-to-a-young-artist-straight-up-advice-on-making-a-life-in-the-arts-for-actors-performers-writers-and-artists-of-every-kind-9781400032389","title":"Letters to a Young Artist: Straight-Up Advice on Making a Life in the Arts-For Actors, Performers, Writers, and Artists of Every Kind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLetters to a Young Artist: Career Guidance for Aspiring Creatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Deavere Smith's \u003cstrong\u003eLetters to a Young Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e offers straightforward, practical advice for anyone pursuing a career in the arts. Through vividly anecdotal letters addressed to the young BZ, this guide addresses the real challenges facing actors, performers, writers, and artists at the start of their careers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis career guide tackles the full spectrum of issues that emerging artists face, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding confidence, discipline, and self-esteem in your artistic practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating fame, failure, and fear in the creative industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintaining physical and mental health while pursuing your art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresenting yourself effectively in professional settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a diverse social and professional network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing your art as a vehicle for social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eANNA DEAVERE SMITH is an actor, teacher, playwright, and creator of an acclaimed series of one-woman plays based on interviews with diverse voices from communities in crisis. Her credentials include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Obie Awards and two Tony nominations for \u003cem\u003eTwilight: Los Angeles, 1992\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacArthur Fellowship recipient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePulitzer Prize finalist for \u003cem\u003eFires in the Mirror\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm roles in \u003cem\u003ePhiladelphia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAn American President\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Human Stain\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eRent\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelevision work on \u003cem\u003eThe Practice\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePresidio Med\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe West Wing\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFounder and director of the Institute on the Arts and Civic Dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessor at New York University\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Book Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike theoretical texts on artistic practice, \u003cem\u003eLetters to a Young Artist\u003c\/em\u003e delivers no-nonsense guidance rooted in real-world experience. The letter format creates an intimate, mentorship-style dialogue that addresses both the practical and emotional aspects of building an artistic career. Smith's approach challenges readers to pursue their art without compromise while providing concrete strategies for professional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition serves as both an inspiring manifesto and a practical handbook for anyone committed to making a life in the arts, whether in theater, writing, performance, or other creative fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680863686930,"sku":"9781400032389","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6159def5-3f1b-4ea1-9759-4ab8bfa74fcf.jpg?v=1733944352","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/letters-to-a-young-artist-straight-up-advice-on-making-a-life-in-the-arts-for-actors-performers-writers-and-artists-of-every-kind-9781400032389","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}