Successful Auditions: The Complete Guide

Auditions remain a constant requirement in an actor’s life, whether  beginner or seasoned professional, and the attendant nerves and pressure  to succeed in an intensely competitive industry is something that all  actors need to learn to negotiate. This guide is aimed at those wishing  to undertake in-depth training to develop the physical, vocal,  imaginative and emotional skills necessary for a varied career in stage  or screen. Offering practical advice, it takes readers through the  audition process to the moment of acceptance at a drama school. The  second section looks at first steps into the profession and how to  prepare confidently for auditions and meetings, whether live or by  self-tape, so that actors can meet the professional environment with  confident ownership of their skills. Topics covered include: choosing  your school; selecting audition material and preparing it; an analysis  of a contemporary and a classical speech; the audition cycle and  self-taping for video auditions. It also features practical and honest  insights from casting directors, industry professionals and recent  graduates, as well as up-to-date guidance for online auditions.