The casting director for Chicago, Pippin, Becket, Gypsy, The Graduate, the Sound of Music and Jesus Christ Superstar tells you how you can find your dream! Absolutely everything an actor needs to know to get the part is here: What to do that moment before, how to use humour; create mystery; how to develop a distinct style; and how to evaluate the place, the relationships and the competition. In fact, Audition is a necessary guide to dealing with all the "auditions" we face in life. This is the bible on the subject.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
Must read for the actor:
I've read this book a couple times in theatre classes I've taken. Its worth it every time. Shurtleff's reminders will serve you everyday in your acting, not just in an audition. I highly recommend this text.
AdaptedToKnowledge:
It talks about many aspects of character that a student actor needs to know according the situations. Some of the examples are the key elements that compares to the realistic situation.
A Must Read:
This book has important information for the actor. A lot of this stuff you get in very expensive classes. It's material you should review again and again, whether you are interested in stage, TV, or motion pictures, these principals hold true. Read This!
Fantastically Helpful:
This book is fantastic. I read my friend's copy of it when I was at a performing arts program a couple years ago, and we had general auditions for the 13 shows being done there the next morning. Later I went on to read the entire book, which was immensely helpful. Not only does it help with auditioning skills, which, less face it, are among THE most important skills an actor can have, but it also helps with acting in general. Anyway, the night after reading a few sections after this book, I went to my... more info
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