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Auditions

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In order to be fully prepared for an audition, actors are sent the script to read in advance. At the audition the director will give the actor clear instructions, allowing the actor to read more than once to see how well they take direction and to encourage and help them.

People featured in this video include:
Wendy Spon, Head of Casting

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