Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19201 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Margo Annett is an actress and consultant to Thelma Holt Productions Ltd. She has considerable experience in theatre, TV and film.

Customer Reviews

An actors guide to success
I found the book to be insightful and full of interesting quotes and ideas on how to get through that audition and get the job. I myself had no idea what i was supposed to do in an audition but now that i have read this book i now know what is expected of me and what i can expect to come from the auditions. If people want to get ahead, then buy this book it will be worth it in the end and it doesn't cost a lot to buy which is a good thing for wannabe actors and singers.

What do you expect?
Every actor, whether new or experienced with regards to auditions, would find an audition guide beneficial. Auditions are those things the life of an actor/presenter which are highly exciting, though also easy to often hate. A lot of the time one does not know what to expect at a venue. In addition, whether the actor exits the audition happy, or even distraught, it is always a bonus to know in advance what is expected and what we can do to prevent us moping in a tired manner on the bus/car/tube/train home saying to ourselves, ‘I know I could have done much better. Why didn’t I?!’

This book is guaranteed to solve all audition worries. Margo Annett presents this well-written guide perfectly, in different sections to represent every kind of casting. It covers audition types in the UK and US, stating clearly how they differ.Every kind of audition is included within this guide, so whether it be a theatre, commercial or movie casting, you will be entirely ready for it. Not only does this book cover castings/auditions in general, but it also tells of how to present yourself at an audition, information from the casting directors themselves, and more importantly, nerves (and techniques to help control them!)

The Actors’ Guide to Auditions and Interviews is a brilliant read and extremely reassuring to anybody who wishes to act. I read the section on ‘Commercial Castings’ before attending an audition for a computer store advertisement. I had no idea what to expect, but afterwards I found that Margo Annett was completely correct. I did not eventually get the job, but I knew that I did my best, was a lot more confident than usual, and was definitely not as nervous as I would have been had I not bought this book! Auditions are an important part of an actor’s career, and so I truly recommend everyone interested in this industry to purchase a copy.

Such a helpfull insight
Having not experienced a professional audition yet, i did not know what to expect. but having now read this book i am confident i can deliver what my auditioners want. the book inlcudes advice from numerous people in the business and gives great tips on what to do and what not to do in the audition. This book is a great help if you want to stand out and be successfull in your audition!