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Brenda Harris
Books on how to audition for film and TV. Any Suggestions?

Just back in the biz after many years and things have certainly changed. Can anyone recommend a book that deals with the techniques involved? I'd also be interested in a class which covers this in the Tampa/Orlando area. Thanks, all!

Marc Forget

There's an online course by Marci Liroff I'm enjoying which you can check out here: https://www.udemy.com/how-to-star-on-tv-and-in-the-movies. Also, "How to Book Acting Jobs in TV and Film" by Cathy R...

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Steven Bray

I concur with Joe on Michael Shurtleff's "Audition." An easy read and a step-by-step process to have you auditioning at your best. Good luck!

Douglas Eugene Mayfield

I'm not an actor but as part of my reading a while ago, I read a book by Michael Caine which I enjoyed and thought was insightful. Acting in Film - An Actor's Take on Film Making . (I hope I got the title right.)

Sean O'Connor

Michael Caine's DVD of screen acting was the most insightful for me. Simple and effective tips for new and upcoming actors'

Jeanne Young

Amy Jo Berman has some really wonderful webinars that you can purchase the recordings to, and she consistently does new, live ones as well. She is really amazing and has a wealth of information to sha...

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Brand New

Greetings, I'm Brenda and I've just gotten back into professional acting for film/TV after retiring from a long career as a special education teacher. I was a child performer in NYC back in the day when they had live TV! Hope some of you remember that. I currently live in the Tampa, Florida area and...

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Brenda Harris

Thank you Kelly. You know, back than we didn't know any better and just did it!

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

That's fantastic Brenda! We have such a terrific Stage 32 community in Florida - did you attend any of the Stage 32 meetups last month for our 3 year anniversary?

Brenda Harris

I didn't know about Stage 32 then but certainly will try to attend any future meetups.

Stage 32 Staff - Julie

Definitely network with Brandi Thomas or Jessica Sitomer - they are the Florida S32 gurus :) So glad to have you here!

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