What exactly is a breakdown? Why is having the ability to extrapolate information from breakdowns crucial in order for actors to nail an audition, and what is the most important thing actors need to know about them? Enter: award-winning casting director and Backstage Expert Melanie Forchetti, who has the answers to all these questions and more!
READ: The Breakdown Lowdown
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