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Theater veteran and acting teacher Joanna Merlin has written the definitive guide to auditioning for stage and screen, bringing to it a valuable dual perspective. She has spent her career on both sides of the auditioning process, both as an award-winning casting director who has worked with Harold Prince, Bernard Bertolucci, and James Ivory, and as an accomplished actor herself. In this highly informative and accessible book, Merlin provides everything the actor needs to achieve self-confidence and artistic honesty--from the most basic practical tips to an in-depth framework for preparing a part. Filled with advice from the most esteemed people in the business, such as James Lapine, Nora Ephron, and Stephen Sondheim, and charged with tremendous wisdom and compassion, this indispensable resource will arm the reader to face an actor's greatest challenge: getting the part.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Jeffrey Stepakoff chronicles his journey from MFA playwriter to Los Angeles TV writer amid the late‑80s television gold rush, revealing the industry's inner workings and the rise of reality TV’s impact on scripted programming.

A comprehensive guide to writing a successful screenplay, including tips for developing characters, building compelling plots, and dealing with Hollywood industry insiders.

A comprehensive history of Hollywood screenwriters and the evolution of the movies through the ages.