Waubonsee Community College

From craft to career, a casting director's guide for the actor, by Merri Sugarman ; with Tracy Moss ; [foreword by Tara Rubin]

eng

Includes index

index present

non fiction

From craft to career

1346617291

by Merri Sugarman ; with Tracy Moss ; [foreword by Tara Rubin]

a casting director's guide for the actor

"Practical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career. The reader is given insight into the various types of casting directors across the industry and how that practical knowledge can benefit you and increase your chance of success. While providing an in-depth insight into the role of the casting director, this book explains the jobs of all the other people involved in the casting process - including producers, network executives, writers - and how they influence casting decisions. As the collected wisdom Merri Sugarman's 20+ years of experience in different aspects of professional casting within television, film and theater, this book is a treasure trove of advice to help the actors and those who support them in their career goals, learn what it takes to be a pro. For those who choose to make their craft a career, it's an invaluable resource."--page 4 of cover

My path from actor to casting director -- How do I begin? -- Where to live? Why there? -- Your two different day jobs -- Where do I find the work? -- Curious kids -- Pictures, resumes, reels and websites -- Representation and submissions -- Unions: when it's time to join -- Networking -- Continuing education --What, exactly, does a casting director do? -- The casting director and the audition process -- Auditions: on being prepared -- The self-tape audition -- In the audition room -- Booking it---or not -- The first day of school -- Alternate career path? -- That's a wrap