Casting Handbook

<p>Casting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked. <i>The Casting Handbook</i> explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know - as well as proving a fascinating and illuminating read for actors. The book explores: </p> <ul> <li>how to prepare a breakdown</li> <li>where to source actors</li> <li>how to prepare for a casting session</li> <li>how to make casting decisions</li> <li>how a cast is put together</li> <li>how deals are done</li> <li>ethics and the law with special reference to casting children</li> <li>how a casting director contributes to the initial development of the script</li> <li>how the casting works from fringe theatre to Hollywood blockbusters</li></ul> <p><i>The Casting Handbook</i> considers actors' producers' agents' and directors' relationship with a casting director the day to day work that is casting and how approaching it in a professional and informed manner can make the difference to the final product.</p> <p>Including interviews with actors agents directors casting directors and producers; case studies; exercises; and a fact file of useful templates and contacts this book offers a thorough induction into the casting process suitable for students and early career professionals in any media. </p>