"First published in Great Britain as Secrets from the casting couch by Methuen Drama 2009. Second edition published as Auditioning for film and television 2015."--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The actor and the casting director -- The twelve strategies -- The shaky ground of identity politics and casting -- To be or not to be ... nude: auditioning for scenes involving nudity and intimacy -- Intimacy coordinators -- How to report abuse and harassment -- The diversity question -- Why actors should never do blackface -- Considerations for LGBT, trans, and non-binary actors -- Considerations for actors with disabilities -- Actor marketing in the internet age -- Archetypes and branding -- Guidelines for headshots -- CV or resumé -- Showreel and video clips -- Casting sites and search engines -- Actor websites -- Social media -- IMDb: we love it, we hate it -- Self-tape casting -- The virtual video audition and lessons from the pandemic -- Frequently asked questions about auditioning -- Who are these people and how do I contact them? -- How to get an agent -- Practical exercises -- Scene analysis.
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