{"product_id":"9781780012544","title":"The Excellent Audition Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn engaging, upbeat guide for any student thinking of applying to drama school.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearching drama schools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWriting personal statements and CVs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing and working on your speeches and songs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrushing up technical and vocal skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnd, of course:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to tackle the auditions themselves by being true to yourself and making fear your friend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eA reassuring, encouraging 'how to' book that demystifies an often scary-looking process, \u003ci\u003eThe Excellent Audition Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal not just for applicants themselves, but also for parents, teachers and careers advisors looking to help them fulfill their acting ambitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Smart, dynamic and inspiring, this is an invaluable book for anyone thinking of trying for drama school' Michael Simkins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'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 (\u003ci\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLabyrinth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThree Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJupiter Ascending\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'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, \u003ci\u003eThe Judas Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHay Fever\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Mystery of Edwin Drood\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Brilliant... really practical... It's like being led through the process by a trusted and knowledgeable friend... a most useful book which anyone about to start on the application process should read' \u003ci\u003eThe Stage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A very thorough self-help guide... Johnson begins with clear strategies to help uncover meaning within the text, moving to more complex rehearsal techniques to help release the words and make them your own.... Terrific.' \u003ci\u003eTeaching Drama Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hern, Nick Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47152227483888,"sku":"9781780012544","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780012544_p0.jpg?v=1763711235","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780012544","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}