Confessions of a casting director: help actors land any role with secrets from inside the audition room

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Foreword / by Janeane Garofalo -- Introduction. The cat in the hat sells bologna on Sesame Street -- The initial investment -- Agents and managers -- Leave early and bring a raincoat: basic audition prep -- Pilot season panic: auditioning for TV and film -- Someday I'll be part of your world: auditioning for Broadway and theater -- Going viral: reality TV, webisodes, and becoming a Youtube sensation -- Making Mickey talk: voice-over and animation auditions -- Can you hear me now?: commercial auditions -- Don't tweet us, we'll tweet you: using technology to help your career -- Stage moms: how to support your child and avoid mama drama -- Los Angeles vs. New York: navigating freeways and subways -- You got the job! Now what? -- Epilogue. The future -- Appendixes: Best practices and resources -- Glossary of useful industry terms.;"Packed with information that aspiring actors want, her up-to-the-minute expert advice is essential for anyone pursuing an acting career. Jen Rudin demystifies the often intimidating and constantly changing audition process, sharing insider tips on preparing for every type of audition: musical theater, television (including commercials and reality TV), and film to voiceovers, animated movies, and even web series. In this comprehensive guide, Rudin covers everything today’s actor needs to succeed, including finding an agent or manager; using technology to your advantage; the demanding world of child acting; the pros and cons of New York vs. LA; turning a callback into an offer for the role, and much more. Every actor should walk into an audition room feeling confident and prepared, and this book is full of the Dos and Don’ts, sure-fire tricks, and must-have information to help turn rejection into that first big break. Complete with checklists, easy-to-follow game plans, and advice from real actors, agents, and entertainment industry professionals..."--Publisher description.