Confessions of a Casting Director: Help Actors Land Any Role with Secrets From Inside the Audition Room

Longtime casting executive Jen Rudin decided to write this book to answer the questions she is constantly hearing from aspiring actors: Do I need an agent? How do I nail an audition? Are classes or degrees important? How to I build my performing arts resume? Finally, Rudin answers all of these questions and many more in this authoritative, comprehensive guide to the film, television, and theater businesses.
Packed with information that aspiring actors clamor for, this up-to-the-minute advice from a true expert is essential for anyone who has ever considered performing. Topics covered include: how to find an agent or manager, detailed audition preparation for musical theater, television and film, commercials and animated movies, technology's constantly changing role in show business, what's expected once inside the audition room, and how to turn a call-back into a role.
There is no formula for fame or stardom. But, there are do's and don'ts, sure-fire tricks and
information an actor should never walk into a casting studio without. Filled with checklists, easy-to-follow game plans, advice from real actors, agents, and casting directors, and tons of practical instruction, this book will help actors feel confident taking on the unpredictable and ever-evolving world of show business.