Showing results for "becoming" in Entertainment & Performing Arts

Jinger, along with three of her sisters, wrote a New York Times bestseller about their religious convictions. She believed this level of commitment would guarantee God's blessing, even though in private she felt constant fear that she wasn't measuring up to the high standards demanded of her.

This entertaining and sharply written guide - for both beginners breaking into comedy and professionals seeking to improve their sets and advance their careers - examines the work of great comedians such as Louis C. K., Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Izzard, Moms Mabley, Hannibal Buress, Sarah Silverman, Richard Pryor, and more as a means of illustrating the most important techniques of performing and writing stand-up.

Go behind-the-scenes of the original TMNT films! Learn all the insider secrets from Kenn Scott, who portrayed "Raphael" in the original hit TMNT films of the 1990s. You'll hear Kenn tell wild stories never heard before of what it took to bring the turtles to life on the silver screen (and no punches are pulled).

Charlotte Stewart is known by millions of fans worldwide for her role as the beloved schoolteacher, Miss Beadle, on the iconic TV show, Little House on the Prairie, currently broadcast in syndication in more than 100 countries around the world. Here for the first time an adult cast member writes about the experience of making the show - the challenges, the joys, and the sometimes-turbulent behind-the-scenes relationships.

A portrait of a woman, an era, and a profession: the first thoroughly researched biography of Meryl Streep - the "Iron Lady" of acting, nominated for 19 Oscars and winner of three - that explores her beginnings as a young woman of the 1970s grappling with love, feminism, and her astonishing talent.

In the age of digital content, aspiring creators and vloggers dream of becoming the next YouTube sensation, but the path to stardom can be elusive. Discover the secrets, strategies, and insights you need to embark on your journey to YouTube stardom with our "Becoming a YouTube Sensation Bundle." This exclusive bundle features two essential audiobooks that will guide you from a novice content creator to a true YouTube hero.

How to Animate is the first of it’s kind - a series of 26 books collecting everything I have learned so far in my 30-plus year career. It contains all of the advanced techniques that would normally take a lifetime to master! The first book, Advancing Your Animation Beyond The Basics, is the gateway to all of the others. It will show you what skills you need to learn to become a great animator. The other books in this series will teach you those skills. It doesn’t matter what style of animation you do, the techniques, theories, and mindset taught, relates to all of them.

Tired of being told to dim your shine? Feel there is another side of you bursting to get out? Secretly want to be the centre of attention but don’t know how… Then this 6 part radio series is for you.  With the help of her friends, local drag royalty Shelly Grotto expertly guides you through her six simple steps (foundation, inspiration, look, character, family, being) to becoming the queen you’ve always longed to be. Get ready to never be the same again. 

Lorraine Lawson and Mary-Lu Zahalan share a passion for artists of all genres and enjoy helping them reach their greatest potential. These two world-class coaches recognized the need to expand what they have been teaching over several decades and have put their combined expertise into this performance coaching guide.

Tyra Banks’s America’s Next Top Model was a cultural phenomenon with over six million weekly viewers at its peak. Over its fifteen-year run, the show captured the glitz of the early aughts as well as its most toxic attitudes—from the glamorous but often questionable photo shoots to the cutting feedback from its highly respected if out-of-touch judges. Watching ANTM now, it feels impossible to imagine a show like this airing today, and as its fans have grown up, they’ve also begun to reckon with the enduring ways that the show has affected their body image and self-esteem.

Bare & Becoming is a concept centered around authenticity and personal growth, inviting individuals to embrace their true selves while navigating the complexities of life. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and vulnerability, encouraging people to share their thoughts and feelings openly.In a world where it can be easy to hide behind façades, Bare & Becoming promotes a journey of self-discovery, reminding us that we are all works in progress. This philosophy fosters a sense of community, creating connections among individuals who may share similar experiences and emotions. It ...

Packed with insider secrets from a working Hollywood actress, Playing Small: The Actor’s Guide to Becoming a Booking Magnet is an incredibly listenable and rich tapestry for any actor, especially those pursuing a career in film and television. Life and career coach Christine Horn pulls back the curtain of her own successful career to teach us one simple yet complicated lesson: Your thoughts are sabotaging your career. And she is brave enough to allow the piece to unfold with a distinct straightforward simplicity that never loses its edgy intellect.

How safety and belonging cultivate embodied creativity, curiosity, and authenticity.

How long will you wait to live your dreams? Maybe you're just starting out and are unsure where to invest your time and energy. Maybe you've started and stopped so much already that your fallback plan has become the only plan. Maybe you've simply lost touch with your creative self. In Hollywood Confidential, Steve Jones shares his twelve secrets to success he's gathered from some of today's most powerful voices in entertainment.

Long before becoming beloved by generations of Mayberry fans for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, the ever-patient sweetheart of Barney Fife, Kansas City native Betty Lynn lived a life filled with interesting adventures and fascinating people. In her own words, Betty shares the sometimes bittersweet, often surprising, and always inspiring story of her remarkable life. From her wartime service in India and Burma, to sharing the spotlight with entertainment royalty from New York to Hollywood, Betty always remained grounded in her Midwestern values and strong faith.

"Becoming Barnum: The Journey to Fame and Fortune" is a podcast presented by The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The podcast is based on the museum's award-winning blog series and explores the life of P.T. Barnum through a collection of 750-page copybook letters written by Barnum during his travels in Europe in the 1840s. The letters offer insights into Barnum as a husband, father, and businessman, as well as his mentorship of child actor-entertainer General Tom Thumb. The podcast explores the hardscrabble world of show business in the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the life ...

Everyone wants to be a writer, and they want to know what they can do to make that dream come true. However, most aspiring writers do not understand how to position themselves so they are ready when presented with an opportunity. They identify themselves as writers but have no writing samples, or their websites and social media talk all about their paintings or music but say nothing of who they are as writers.

A deep exploration into how we make sense of the world and what it means to be human.

Every other week, Dr. Bruce Ellis Benson invites you to join him in a conversation on some of the most important questions in the world of contemporary christianity. What does it mean to ‘deconstruct’ your Christianity? What is religion, and what is its future? Who — or what — is God? Dr. Benson deploys years of training in philosophy and theology, as well as experience teaching in some of the world’s most highly-regarded universities, to answer these questions and many others.

Join Brandan Fisher as he breaks down his interviews with notable stage presenters, actors, magicians, and various performers. He goes into detail on the lessons and takeaways from each episode to help you on your journey to Become The Greatest Showman.