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Book SynopsisThe audition is the most vital part of what you do as an actor. Brendan McNamara's successful career as both an actor and casting director gives him a special insight into the audition process, which he shares in this fresh and insightful book. Developed from Brendan's popular workshops for actors, this practical and up-to-date guide gives you all the inspiration and advice you need to give a great audition. Includes: - How to approach agents and casting directors. - The types of auditions you are likely to face. - The pitfalls of the waiting room. - The dangers of under- and overpreparing. - What to wear and not to wear. - How to deal with recalls. - The seven deadly sins of auditions.
Table of ContentsForeword by Jamie Thraves Why I wrote this book My first audition 12 Part One: Before the Audition What you're letting yourself in for Drama schools Starting out Contacting agents Contacting casting directors Kinds of auditions Part Two: The Audition The call Audition prep The waiting room Next please Just improvise it The recall What a casting director does A few acting tips Your audition is an advertisement for you What do you want from this? Part Three: Ask Brendan Part Four: Resources Useful websites CV and cover letter The seven deadly sins of auditions Acknowledgments About the author
