Summary of Michael Shurtleff's Audition

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#1 The two questions that should be asked at a reading are: Am I in the light. And can I be heard. The auditors will always be happy to tell you where the light is, since it's a lot easier for them to see you than search for you in darkness.

#2 The two legitimate questions an actor may ask at an audition are: If you are asked to read cold, should you have time to go offstage to look at the script. And if you are asked to read cold without having seen the script in advance, always ask if you might have time to go offstage to look it over.

#3 When you are called in to read for a part, you should give it your all. No matter how many times you have to read for the same part, you should never refuse to come in and read for a role.

#4 If the auditors want you to know who they are, they will introduce themselves. However, you should never know whom you’re auditioning for, as it will only make you more nervous.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 9, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822537033

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Insights on Michael Shurtleff's Audition

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 14

Insights from Chapter 15

Insights from Chapter 16

Insights from Chapter 17

Insights from Chapter 18

Insights from Chapter 19

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The two questions that should be asked at a reading are: Am I in the light. And can I be heard. The auditors will always be happy to tell you where the light is, since it's a lot easier for them to see you than search for you in darkness.

#2

The two legitimate questions an actor may ask at an audition are: If you are asked to read cold, should you have time to go offstage to look at the script. And if you are asked to read cold without having seen the script in advance, always ask if you might have time to go offstage to look it over.

#3

When you are called in to read for a part, you should give it your all. No matter how many times you have to read for the same part, you should never refuse to come in and read for a role.

#4

If the auditors want you to know who they are, they will introduce themselves. However, you should never know whom you’re auditioning for, as it will only make you more nervous.

#5

The auditors should be looking for someone very talented and interesting in each and every role. All you should concern yourself with is being that person.

#6

The auditions are a chance for you to show the directors and producers who you are and what you can bring to the role. Your job as an actor is to show them who you are and how sensitive you are to the feelings in the role.

#7

You can do in a reading what you do in a performance. It’s a matter of learning how to use yourself