Back Stage Guide to Casting Directors: Who They are, How They Work and What They Look for in Actors - Softcover

Hurtes, Hettie Lynne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823088065 ISBN 13: 9780823088065

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S., 1998

Synopsis

There is a wealth of inside information to be gleaned from talking to casting directors, and in this brand-new second edition of The Back Stage Guide to Casting Directors, author Hettie Lynne Hurtes offers first-hand profiles with more than fifty people in the business in Los Angeles and New York City. They reveal their thinking and convey expert advice on how to get in the door prepare effectively for readings, and show good audition behavior.
With a contact list of casting directors around the nation, and full of engaging stories about casting coups and actors fateful auditions, The Back Stage Guide to Casting Directors is a solid resource whether you're just starting out or steadily employed as an actor or a casting director.

About this title

Synopsis

Playing a crucial role in actors' careers, casting directors are the people who recommend performers for both lead and supporting roles. It is vital for an actor to understand what casting directors are looking for and how they work. This revised book profiles the top 50 US casting directors, explaining what their methods are, how they discover talent and how they can be contacted. Advice on handling resumes, headshots, agency contacts and auditions is included.

Edition details

• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823088065
• ISBN 13: 9780823088065
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 224