As far as skill/how-to books are concerned, one would be hard pressed to find another on this subject that is as imaginatively specific or better presented than Mastering the Shakespeare Audition. Ms. Soto-Morettini's analytical text breakdowns, her examples, her exercises and her suggestions to promote skill ability and imagination are all smart in choice, focus, clarity, and creativity. Her references, resource and book lists harken from the forefront of the industry ... Beyond the audition, in many ways this book is so comprehensive and rich that its ideas and process could easily be directly transferred into a semester syllabus for an actor's voice and speech class, an acting class or both; it is, therefore, applicable to educators and coaches alike ... Mastering the Shakespeare Audition can become a treasure for those interested in the Shakespeare audition and performance. Its instruction is direct, honest, well-honed, experienced, imaginative, and inspired. I therefore advise readers to buckle up and truly surrender to the technical ride. There is much to be experienced, learned, enjoyed, and accomplished.
Voice and Speech Review