Mastering the Shakespeare Audition

<i>Mastering the Shakespeare Audition</i> is a handbook for actors of all ages and experience whether auditioning for a professional role or a place in drama school.<br/>Many actors have no idea where to start in preparing a Shakespeare audition speech. Yet many auditions - professional or drama school - require a well-delivered classical monologue.<br/><i>Mastering the Shakespeare Audition</i> shows performers how to focus rehearsal time and spend it well. Starting with how to choose a piece that plays to each actor's particular strength casting director Donna Soto-Morettini provides a series of timed exercises and rehearsal techniques that will allow any actor to feel confident and truly prepared for performance - in sessions totalling just 35 hours.<br/>Offering progressive and clearly marked exercises detailing the time necessary both to read and complete the work <i>Mastering the Shakespeare Audition</i> also features extended exercises for those with more time to spare allowing a deeper understanding of the ideas and skills involved.