The Audition Room: A Down To Earth Guide

This is a book for jobbing actors and new graduates alike showing how to improve your chances in getting auditions and then how to make the most of them. Filled with practical advice and tips and with some lovely anecdotal quotes from renowned industry professionals. Each chapter focuses on a specific area: Beginning by examining and demystifying the business and giving a realistic picture of the industry and you within it, we go on to look at how to gain the industry's attention, what tools you need to use and how you can best implement your strategy. We breakdown the process of casting and what this all means to you as an actor. We look at how to prepare for your audition and how to present yourself on the day. We explain the difference between auditions for screen work and theatrical work as well as how to give a performance for an audition. Finally, we take a look at collaborative work in which you are able to explore ideas you may have and from there how you can create a production. We have also included a section of useful resources