Sam Stevenson is a freelance casting director working in theatre, television and film. Her diverse projects include productions for the BBC, Sky, Amazon, Warner Bros, National Theatre and RSC. For many years she worked in partnership with Gemma Hancock with whom she shares an Emmy nomination for their work on the BBC miniseries Emma.

Sage and realistic career advice from a knowledgeable casting director.

• Introduction1 Casting directors and the casting process2 The Audition – How to prepare3 The Audition – In the room4 Self-tapes and remote auditions5 Drama school6 Casting as a careerAppendix I – Contributors Appendix II – Resources Appendix III – Glossary

Sam Stevenson is a freelance casting director working in theatre, television and film. Her diverse projects include productions for the BBC, Sky, Amazon, Warner Bros, National Theatre and RSC. For many years she worked in partnership with Gemma Hancock with whom she shares an Emmy nomination for their work on the BBC miniseries Emma.

Sage and realistic career advice from a knowledgeable casting director.

• Introduction1 Casting directors and the casting process2 The Audition – How to prepare3 The Audition – In the room4 Self-tapes and remote auditions5 Drama school6 Casting as a careerAppendix I – Contributors Appendix II – Resources Appendix III – Glossary

Sam Stevenson is a freelance casting director working in theatre, television and film. Her diverse projects include productions for the BBC, Sky, Amazon, Warner Bros, National Theatre and RSC. For many years she worked in partnership with Gemma Hancock with whom she shares an Emmy nomination for their work on the BBC miniseries Emma.

Sage and realistic career advice from a knowledgeable casting director.

• Introduction1 Casting directors and the casting process2 The Audition – How to prepare3 The Audition – In the room4 Self-tapes and remote auditions5 Drama school6 Casting as a careerAppendix I – Contributors Appendix II – Resources Appendix III – Glossary