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And weve come out the other side as working actors. This book may be called audition, but the discussions go way beyond the audition. Feb 01, 1978 the core of the book sets forth the 12 guideposts for reading a script in an audition. When i turned the book over and read the title, audition. If youre looking for female monologues, look no further. These dramatic and comedic audition monologues are aimed at getting you the part. He wrote audition, a book for actors on the audition process. And then your mom takes you and your brother to her friends house, out in the country. If you plan on being a musical theatre performer, your audition book is one of the most important things youll own. His legendary course on auditioning has launched hundreds of successful careers. Ive been working with kids and teens for almost 30 years as an acting coach and. Think of ways these apply these timeless acting guideposts to your next voiceover audition. Audition by michael shurtleff, december 2, 1979, bantam edition, mass market paperback in english.
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