The Actor's Encyclopedia of Casting Directors: Conversations with Over 100 Casting Directors on How to Get the Job | 
 enlarge | Authors: Karen Kondazian, Eddie Shapiro
Creator: Richard Dreyfuss
Publisher: Lone Eagle
Category: Book
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 438728
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 475
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 1580650139
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.028023
EAN: 9781580650137
ASIN: 1580650139
Publication Date: 2000
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Product Description
Karen Kondazian has compiled inside information from talking to the premier casting directors in film, television, and commercials from New York to Los Angeles.
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 interesting but not ground breaking December 22, 2002
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
Had some useful information
but nothing that was ground breaking good but not amazing if you havr extra money ,not a bad investment
 Good reading November 26, 2002
dasn0wman (Brooklyn, NY United States)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I enjoy reading this book. It is useful for when you are submitting or auditioning for these casting directors since after reading the book, you know what they want. Or do you? I find people changing their minds very frequently and we as human beings are always changing. What is printed on the book, may no longer be true after a few years. However, it is interesting to read just what each person thinks an actor is or should do during auditions. I think as a whole, the book is useful because it provides some universal principles that we can all treasure and use in every aspect of our lives.
 Hear it directly from the casting directors themselves October 22, 2001
K. Bingham (Los Angeles, CA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The role of a casting director is often misunderstood and actors are too often unaware of the pitfalls of auditions. This book is a must-have to help you find your way through. With direct interveiws with over 100 casting directors (mainly LA-based film/TV CDs, but some NY ones also) it gives you direct feedback on what casting directors like to see and don't. One of the best advantages of this book is that you can see what preferences vary among casting directors...and what preferences are universal in the industry. This is an extremely valuable took and one I think should be in everyone's library!
good concepts, but not enough depth or variety September 12, 2001
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is a well intentioned book, and has 100 interviews with real life Casting Directors. But after repeating the basics over and over with 100 interviews, there is not alot of depth or additional details. The basic teachings, such as being early to the audition, being prepared, being polite, being a professional, being an enthusiastic auditioner.....well, this is repeated for the 100 interviews. It could have been a much better book, with more details, so 3 stars.
A must read! August 25, 2001
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic up-to-date reference for all actors who are serious about the business! And if you don't want to follow the casting directors' advice, then get out of the business now!I have recommended this book to all the actors at my agency. I just wish it was bigger to include even more LA casting directors.
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