The Excellent Audition Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781848422971)

An engaging, upbeat guide for any student thinking of applying to drama school.

If you're thinking of applying to drama school, The Excellent Audition Guide will give you everything you need to prepare well and perform your audition to the best of your ability. Experienced actor, director and drama teacher Andy Johnson leads you through every step of the application process: researching drama schools, writing personal statements and CVs, choosing and working on your speeches and songs, brushing up technical and vocal skills. And, of course, how to tackle the auditions themselves by being true to yourself and making fear your friend.

A reassuring, encouraging 'how to' book that demystifies an often scary-looking process, The Excellent Audition Guide is ideal not just for applicants themselves, but also for parents, teachers and career advisors looking to help young people fulfill their acting ambitions.

'Smart, dynamic and inspiring, this is an invaluable book for anyone thinking of trying for drama school' Michael Simkins

'There's only one book in the world I would read about getting into drama school and doing good auditions. It's this one.' Vanessa Kirby (Great Expectations, Labyrinth, Three Sisters, Jupiter Ascending)

'This book is accurate and beautifully concise. I wish Andy's written wisdom had been with me when I was applying to drama school.' Freddie Fox (Guildhall School of Music and Drama, The Judas Kiss, Hay Fever, The Mystery of Edwin Drood)

Author: Andy Johnson
ISBN-10: 1848422970
ISBN-13: 9781848422971
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Language: English
Published: 08/05/2014
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.70w x 0.30d