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Audition

Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part
Book • 1978
This book, written by Michael Shurtleff, provides comprehensive advice on auditioning techniques.

Drawing from his extensive experience in casting over 200 Broadway shows and various film and television productions, Shurtleff offers practical guidance for actors.

The book includes his famous '12 Guideposts' for monologue and scene work, such as 'Relationships – how to create them onstage' and 'Conflict – what are you fighting for?

' It covers every aspect of auditioning, from basic acting techniques to handling distractions and risks, and is applicable not only to actors but also to other areas of life where 'auditions' occur.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by
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Maris Kreizman
as a book that reminds her of Susan Choi's book.
30 snips
Dozens of New-To-You Books for Your TBR Pile
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Ashley Hamilton
, who loved it and was excited to discuss it at the book club event.
15 snips
Noticing Sydney Sweeney and Women Ruining the Workplace
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David Remnick
and Jennifer Wilson in a discussion about the novel's themes of interpretation, gender roles, and female agency.
14 snips
The Writer Katie Kitamura on Autonomy, Interpretation, and “Audition”
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Claire Parker
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Ashley Hamilton
as the first book selected for their Patreon book club.
11 snips
Noticing Lukas Gage’s Memoir, the AI Bubble, and Wendy Williams
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Ashley Hamilton
as the book for their November Book Club, with the author present.
11 snips
Noticing Kevin Federline’s Memoir, Wonder Restaurant, and the Gooniverse
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David Spade
as a book that might help with auditioning.
Dennis Miller Energy; Big Peacocks; F Spade Money
Mentioned in relation to the book Intimacies by Katie Kitamura.
Listening to the Planet - Writers' Perspectives on Nature, Place & Interconnectedness
Mentioned as the first book to be discussed in the Good Noticings book club.
Noticing Everything Mel Robbins, Dua Lipa’s Books and Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign
The podcast discusses her latest novel, focusing on the instability of self and authenticity.
Who Needs Intimacy?
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Lily Brooks-Dalton
; she is a fan of her work.
April 2025: Lily Brooks-Dalton’s The Light Pirate
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Andrew Limbong
as a new novel that explores the idea of not knowing the people closest to you in a destabilizing way.
Katie Kitamura's 'Audition' is a puzzle, but she says it's not meant to be solved
Von
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Klaus Brinkbäumer
empfohlen, da es ein atemberaubend gutes Buch sei, das hängen bleibt und sich mit Rollen und Performances im wahren Leben befasst.
Hegseths Chats, Trumps Abschiebegefängnisse
Recommended by Kiran Dass as a tense, crisp novel about reversals and the roles we play in our lives.
Book review: Audition by Katie Kitamura
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Jeff O'Neal
as a new release with a unique writing style.
21 Books I've Got My Eye on This Month (April 2025)
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Joumana Khatib
, comparing it to works by Susan Choi and Lisa Halliday.
The Books We’re Excited About in Early 2025
Mentioned by Kate as the fifth book on the shortlist. Also provides a brief summary of the plot.
The 2025 Booker Prize: From Shortlist to Spotlight
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Michelle Cottle
when discussing books she is looking forward to reading.
The Pride and Tragedy of Joe Biden
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Samira Ahmed
as one of the shortlisted books for the Booker Prize 2025.
Winner of the 2025 Booker Prize announced live from the ceremony

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