{"product_id":"from-craft-to-career-9781350276017","title":"From Craft to Career","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career.   The reader is given insight into the various types of casting directors across the industry and how that practical knowledge can benefit you and increase your chance of success. While providing an in-depth insight into the role of the casting director, this book explains the jobs of all the other people involved in the casting process  including producers, network executives, writers  and how they influence casting decisions.   As the collected wisdom Merri Sugarman's 20+ years of experience in different aspects of professional casting within television, film and theater, this book is a treasure trove of advice to help the actors and those who support them in their career goals, learn what it takes to be a pro. For those who choose to make their craft a career, it's an invaluable resource.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword   Introduction: My path from actor to casting director  Chapter 1: What exactly does a casting director do?  Chapter 2: How to begin  Chapter 3: Where to live and why there?  Chapter 4: Your two different day jobs  Chapter 5: Unions: when it's time to join  Chapter 6: Representation and submissions  Chapter 7: Pictures, resumes, reels and websites  Chapter 8: The self-tape and virtual audition  Chapter 9: The casting director and audition process  Chapter 10: In the audition room  Chapter 11: Auditions: Being prepared  Chapter 12: Curious kids  Chapter 13: Where do I find the work?  Chapter 14: Booking it - or not  Chapter 15: The first day of school  Chapter 16: Networking  Chapter 17: Continuing education  Chapter 18: Alternate career path  Chapter 19: That's a wrap  Chapter 20: Casting in a post-pandemic world  Appendix 1: Useful resources  Appendix 2: Glossary  Index","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738613887319,"sku":"9781350276017","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781350276017.jpg?v=1720049657","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/from-craft-to-career-9781350276017","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}