This book helps all actors, and those who support them, learn what it takes to be a pro. For those who choose to make their craft a career, it's an invaluable resource.

Practical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career. The reader is given insight into the various types of casting directors across the industry and how that practical knowledge can benefit you and increase your chance of success. While providing an in-depth insight into the role of the casting director, this book explains the jobs of all the other people involved in the casting process – including producers, network executives, writers – and how they influence casting decisions. As the collected wisdom Merri Sugarman’s 20+ years of experience in different aspects of professional casting within television, film and theater, this book is a treasure trove of advice to help the actors and those who support them in their career goals, learn what it takes to be a pro. For those who choose to make their craft a career, it’s an invaluable resource.