Audition. Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part

Customer Reviews

Totally necessary for any actors library

2008-02-25
This book breaks down the audition process and helps to give you something, a formula to work with and depend on to prepare your best performance. A great tool for any actor or performer.

love

2008-01-26
This is a really great acting book- definitely one of the best i've read. Not only for auditions but for rehearsal as well, (as it states in the book.)

Not what I was hoping for

2007-06-26
This book deals with theatre, and I was going into it thinking it would help me audition for movies. I did not learn anything from it. But...if you are into the theatre, you will find it very helpful.

Invaluable for Auditions and Beyond

2007-03-23
Considering the low price, I can't imagine a more valuable book for the actor. Michael Shurtleff is a luminary of theatre, and this book reads like a private class with him. Remember, this is a guy who basically launched the careers of DeNiro, Streisand, Redford, Vereen, Tomlin, Midler, and Hoffman. His wonderful career included both Broadway and film casting. He knows a lot, and in this book, he shares it with you.

This book may be called "Audition", but the discussions go way beyond the audition. Granted, the opening chapter (Practical Aspects of the Audition) contains sage advice applicable only to the audition. What follows in the book are the "12 Guideposts", the bible of scene study and character development. Following the very readable discussion of the "Guideposts", Shurtleff writes essays on topics such as musical theatre, comedy, pace, and monologues. I know that my copy will become well-worn as I refer back to it again and again.

I am currently in two shows, and I'm putting the "Guideposts" to work for me. I've not had an audition since buying the book, but I am looking forward to using Shurtleff's advice the next time I read for a part.

This is a must-read for actors and directors. Highly recommended.

If you are ever going to audition, get this book now!

2007-03-08
This is a fantastic book with extremely helpful information to any young actor aspiring to become a professional actor. Every actor needs this book so they can improve their auditioning skills and get the part they want! Break a leg!

before you go on an audition, read this book..

2007-03-06

The casting director for Chicago, Pippin, Becket, Gypsy, The Graduate, the Sound of Music and Jesus Christ Superstar tells you how you can find your dream! Absolutely everything an actor needs to know to get the part is here: What to do that moment before, how to use humour; create mystery; how to develop a distinct style; and how to evaluate the place, the relationships and the competition. In fact, Audition is a necessary guide to dealing with all the "auditions" we face in life. This is the bible on the subject.

6 stars really

2007-02-24
If you are an actor, amateur or pro, you MUST have this in your library. It's positively brilliant.

The Theatre

2007-02-07
This book I purchased for my son and it was a tremendous success!

If your an Actor or want to be....YOU NEED THIS BOOK!!!!

2006-11-09
Michael Shurtleff has opened a door for all aspiring actors. This is an absolute must have! as i was reading it, I felt like this is a book I shouldnt be reading because it gives you all the information you need to know...its almost like I got on the inside. it was well worth the $8 i spent.

Pearls of Wisdom

2006-09-06
Michael's book is an eye opening study of human behavior and important questions for actors to ask when preparing their role. No punches are pulled and no "PC" is allowed--this is the way people really are--not the way they supposed to be. My only disappointment with the book is that it has not been updated to include his 13th guidepost "Mischief." Still, this book is the tome of tomes for the actor/director/writer/producer--anyone in the industry that wants to seriously study and understand the art of great acting.