The complete professional audition
Subtitle: a commonsense guide to auditioning for musicals and plays
By: Darren R. Cohen with Michael Perilstein ; with illustrations by Chad Thompson ; [foreword by Jason Robert Brown].
Contributors: Perilstein, Michael.
Publisher: Back Stage Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 182
Subjects: Acting -- Auditions; Musicals -- Auditions
Description: "This one-of-a-kind guidebook gives young actors the edge in both musical theater and straight play auditions, beginning with that daunting first step: finding the perfect music or monologue. Here is inside information on who does the casting and what they're looking for, and seasoned advice on how to showcase your unique talent in a two-minute audition, how to cope with nerves and trust yourself under pressure, and how to be prepared and professional from the moment you enter the room. Special chapters introduce you to the life of a working actor and take you beyond the audition, explaining union requirements and regulations, the roles of agents and managers, and tools of the trade - from headshots and resumes to essential publications and Web sites. Invaluable lists offer little-known alternatives to overused songs and monologues, and cover topics ranging from job offers to tax deductions. This no-nonsense guide is a young actor's ticket to a full-time career."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Musical theater auditions; title: Finding and choosing the right song for your audition; title: Who said musical theater actors can't act?; title: Defining sixteen bars; title: The condition of your music; title: Before the audition; title: You've arrived!; title: During the audition; title: After the audition; title: The pianist; title: Vocal training; title: Dance training; title: 2. Acting monologues; title: The monologue process; title: Finding a monologue; title: Preparing the text; title: Creating the scene; title: Getting it up on its feet; title: During the audition; title: Exploration exercises; title: Monologues to avoid; title: 3. Practical information for actors; title: Résumés; title: Headshots; title: Getting experience; title: Representation; title: Actors' equity association; title: Resources; title: Actors' taxes; title: In conclusion.