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Audition by Michael Shurtleff is a practical guide for aspiring actors, offering expert advice on the intricacies of auditioning. Drawing on his extensive experience casting major Broadway shows and films, Shurtleff breaks down the essential skills needed to succeed from beginner to seasoned performer.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for acting students and professionals seeking to sharpen their audition techniques.

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Michael Shurtleff has been casting director for Broadway shows like Chicago and Becket and for films like The Graduate and Jesus Christ Superstar.

His legendary course on auditioning has launched hundreds of successful careers. Now in this book, he tells the all-important how for all aspiring actors, from the beginning student of acting to the proven talent trying out for that chance-in-a-million role!

Whether you are just starting out or are an experienced actor, Audition offers invaluable insights and guidance. Learn the secrets that can elevate your performance and open doors to new opportunities.

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Praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, Audition has been called a must-read. Joshua Logan commends it as an indispensable resource that teaches effortlessly.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553272956

Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 1979

Country: United States

Imprint: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 105.0mm

Height: 174.0mm

Weight: 147g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Besides working as a casting director with Joshua Logan, Bob Fosse, Tom O'Horgan, Mike Nichols, Jerome Robbins, Gower Champion, Stuart Ostrow, David Merrick, and others, Michael Shurtleff still finds time to write plays and novels, direct films, teach his famous auditioning course, and regularly see at least a dozen plays and films every week. He does as he advises his readers- "Everyday learn. Learn enough so you can do good theater."

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