Actor's Guide to Auditions and Interviews
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Overview
Now in its third edition, this useful guide outlines the techniques needed to achieve success in the challenging process of getting work. It covers all aspects of casting, including gaining a place on a drama course, landing a part in film, TV, commercials or theatre, and becoming a radio or TV presenter.
Updated and revised throughout, the book contains sections on choosing and preparing an audition speech, staging and performing the piece, sight-reading, interview techniques, coping with nerves and even suggestions on how to use those inevitable periods when you are resting. It also includes advice from notable experienced producers, agents, directors and casting directors.
Now in its third edition, this guide outlines the techniques needed to achieve success in getting acting work. It covers all aspects of casting, including gaining a place on a drama course, landing a part in a film, TV commercials or theatre, and becoming a radio or TV presenter.
3rd edition of a successful reference book for actors.
Fully revised and updated.
Practical advice geared to achieving success in auditions and interviews.
Author has first-hand experience of acting in theatre, television and film.
Introduction
1. What is Wanted
2. The Audition
3. The Interview
4. Sight-Reading
5. What to Expect
6. Conclusions and Observations
7. Suggested Audition Pieces
8. Suggested Material for Sight-reading Practice
9. Three Simple Relaxation Exercises
- Title: Actor's Guide to Auditions and Interviews
- Author: Margo Annett
- Publisher: A&C Black Academic and Professional
- Print Publication Date: 2009
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 128
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781408116548, 9780713668216, 0713668210, 1408116545
- Resource ID: LLS:9781408116548
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T09:51:42Z
Margo Annett is an actress and consultant to Thelma Holt Productions Ltd. She has considerable experience in theatre, TV and film.