The Broke Actors Handbook: How to Become a Working Actor Without Going Broke on Headshots, Classes, or Scams

by SHANE COSTA

🎬 Dreaming of acting but broke?
Most actors never start because they think they need money, connections, or a lucky break. The truth? You can launch your acting career with what you already have—if you know the right steps.

💡 In The Broke Actor’s Handbook, working actor Shane Costa (Amazon Prime’s record-breaking Red One, Ballers, Black-ish) reveals exactly how he went from having nothing to building a career alongside Hollywood’s elite.

Inside, you’ll

✅ How to get professional headshots on a zero-dollar budget

✅ The free and low-cost resources every actor ignores (but shouldn’t)

✅ A proven daily system ( Goals, Plans, Routines) to keep you disciplined and moving forward

✅ Insider strategies to land auditions without an agent—or money

✅ The mindset shift that separates “aspiring actors” from working professionals

This isn’t fluff. This is the step-by-step playbook for actors with empty wallets but big dreams.

👉 If you’re ready to stop waiting, stop making excuses, and finally get started—this handbook is your first role.

77 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 1, 2024