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The Secret Sauce Top Actors Use to Nail Auditions (Even with Stage Fright)

Dear Actor,

Picture this: You're handed a script you've never seen. Your heart's racing. The casting director's eyes are locked on you...

And instead of freezing up like a deer in headlights, you absolutely crush it.

Look, after decades in the trenches (over 40 years as a professional actor, 20+ directing), I've seen enough deer-in-headlights moments to fill a forest. And here's the brutal truth: Most actors sabotage themselves in the first 13 seconds of the audition.

That's why I've put together the
Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle.

These aren't just any old acting tips. These are the same methods A-list actors use to command the room and book roles consistently... but with a unique twist that lets you transform anxiety into your secret weapon.

Without mastering your mindset, you'll keep:
  • Watching younger (and often less talented) actors snag your roles
  • Fighting that voice in your head that whispers "you're not good enough"
  • Leaving auditions kicking yourself because you "choked" again

Even if you've been in the game for decades...
Even if you've taken every acting class under the sun...
Even if you've got more talent in your pinky than most have in their whole body...


Here's the thing: I'm Tom Brooks, and I've spent more time on both sides of the casting table than most people have spent watching Netflix. And I've discovered something that changes everything about auditioning.

It's not about memorization tricks or "power poses." It's about something far more fundamental that 99% of actors completely miss.

You see, after directing hundreds of shows and coaching thousands of actors, I noticed a pattern: The actors who consistently book roles aren't necessarily the most talented – they're the ones who've cracked this specific code.

Inside the
Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle is:
  • "Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win" audiobook + eBook ($28 value)
  • "Get the Callback Before You Even Begin to Speak" audiobook + eBook ($43 value)
  • One-on-one Fearless Actor Strategy Session ($500 value)

I'll delve into the details of each of those in a sec.

But you need to know that this is not about just another
"technique" – it's a complete mindset revolution that transforms how you show up to every audition.

Here's what makes this different. It works even if:
– you're terrible at memorizing lines
– you're riddled with anxiety
– you've bombed more auditions than you care to admit


Using this system, you can walk into any audition room with the same confidence Morgan Freeman brings to every role.

Inside The Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle, you'll discover:
  • The 13-Second "Secret" that practically guarantees a callback before you even open your mouth
  • A bizarre but effective trick to instantly connect with any scene partner
  • The "Invisible Script" technique that makes directors lean forward in their chairs
  • How to turn sweaty palms and racing hearts into magnetic stage presence
  • The 3 weird tricks to making every cold read look like you've rehearsed it for weeks

Don't waste years learning this stuff the hard way like I did.

Get both eBooks, both audiobooks--and the Fearless Actor Strategy Session—for just $57.

That's less than the cost of a decent acting class – for a complete system that could transform your entire career.

WARNING: This offer expires January 31st, and the bundle will be gone. Don't wait until your next big audition to wish you had these tools.

Consider this: Just one booked role can pay for this bundle a hundred times over. And with my "Book More Roles" guarantee, if you don't see immediate improvement in your auditions, I'll refund every penny.

Click the button to instantly get your bundle and nab your strategy session.
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You're still reading?  Then here is more detail about each component of the bundle . . .

 3 More Reasons to Get the Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle

Reason #1: Cold Readings: 7 Ways to Win

You'll Stop Bombing Your Cold Reading Auditions (Even If You're Dyslexic)

What if one of the highest paid actors in history could tell you the single most important thing about acting?

I'm guessing that would be pretty damn cool, not to mention career changing.

Okay, he's gonna tell you. But first it's important for you to know a couple things.

First, our Mystery Actor started acting in high school. And btw, that's not a hint that YOU should have started acting as a kid. Not at all. Doesn't matter when you start. What matters is how you use the time you have. (Didn't Gandalf say that?)
Picture of mystery actorMystery Actor
This guy was bullied in school because he was always the "new kid." Cuz his family moved with painful regularity. Can you imagine having the first day of school up to THREE times a year? That's not the only reason he was picked on. He also had really crooked teeth. His family couldn't afford braces. They could barely afford anything.  (That's yet another bully target.)

And there was something else.  This kid was dyslexic.  And I'm not talking about switching a couple of letters around. I'm talking about a severe degree of dyslexia.

It was so bad, he felt guilty for graduating high school. He tells us in an interview,

I was a functional illiterate. I loved learning, I wanted to learn, but I knew I had failed in the system.”
So how the hell did do it? 

How did he go from taking literally hours to read a single page to crushing scripts that were handed to him sight-unseen?

I mean, reading scripts was pure torture for him.  He needed extra hours just to get through basic scenes.  But he refused to let that stop him.  Instead, he found clever ways around his reading troubles.  He turned that huge problem into pure gold.

Look, you know what it's like.  Those moments when directors toss you fresh pages are terrifying.  Your palms turn into a water park.  Your brain freezes up like a computer crash.

PictureRevealed: Tom Cruise (Maverick)
So here's the wild part... If severe dyslexic Tom Cruise conquered his reading battles with creativity, authenticity, and raw human connection, you can master cold readings.

I'm not dyslexic, but I used to HATE cold readings. Now I blow directors away with them. They always think I've studied the scripts. (Plot twist: I totally haven't.)

This passion of mine is why I started teaching advanced cold reading techniques in Washington D.C. early this century. And I finally wrote a book about it: Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win the Role.


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The eBook
If you are rattled, stressed, fearful, or outright HATE cold reading, then springing the bucks for this entire package is worth it just to have the Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win the Role audiobook and eBook set.

If Tom Cruise could work his magic even with severe dyslexia, then imagine what you could do with this hot new set of skills.

You'll have the simple techniques to instantly separate you from the rest of the actors:

- Establish instant rapport with your partner
- Create a compelling character with barely a glance at the sides
- Make the sparks fly — and that's exactly what the director is looking for!

In this bundle you'll get the audiobook and eBook versions of Cold Reading: 7 Ways to Win the Role. We can turn those scary auditions into your spotlight moment. Tom did it. I did it.

You're next.

Because the only thing worse than bombing an audition is knowing you could have crushed it. The whole bundle is worth it for this alone.


Here's the 100% Money-Back Guarantee:
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The audiobook
If these techniques don't transform your cold reading game within 30 days, I'll refund every penny. For the whole bundle. No questions asked.

WARNING: This won't make you a perfect cold reader overnight. But it will give you a massive advantage over actors still trying to "wing it."


Click the button below. Transform your cold readings. Book more roles.
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That's just a part of the bundle. Need another reason to get the Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle?

Reason #2: Get the Callback Before You Even Begin to Speak

Adam Driver as Kylo RenAdam Driver as Kylo Ren
I never understood why most actors hate auditions. For real. While everyone else was sweating bullets in the waiting room, I was bouncing off the walls. Energy flowing. Ready to rock. Man, I was THAT guy.

But here's something wild I learned recently about Adam Driver. (You know, that tall dude from Star Wars?)

He used to HATE auditioning. Like, stomach-in-knots, palms-sweating kind of hate. He couldn't stand the power dynamics of asking for a job.

But something clicked for him one day. A mental shift that changed everything.


He stopped trying to impress the casting directors. Started focusing purely on his performance instead. And boom – everything changed.

It's funny how our brains work. The moment we stop obsessing over getting the part, we start booking more roles.

The real kicker? Most actors are doing it backwards. They're so focused on what comes out of their mouth, they forget about those crucial first moments.

I'm talking about the 13 seconds that make or break your audition. Before you even say a word.

Trust me, I've seen brilliant performers tank their chances before speaking a single line. All because they didn't understand this one simple thing. And I've seen mediocre actors land roles because they absolutely nailed those first moments.

But HOW? How do you get past the fear? The self-doubt? The uncontrollable nerves?


That's exactly why I wrote Get the Callback Before You Even Begin to Speak. It's not some fluffy "believe in yourself" nonsense. This is the real deal.

Here's the kicker: The most successful actors in the business aren't necessarily the most talented. They've just mastered something that 90% of actors completely ignore.


Those crucial 13 seconds when you first enter the room.

It's not about "power poses" or "fake it till you make it" garbage. It's about understanding the psychology of the room and using it to your advantage.

Picture of the eBook
The eBook
Picture of the audiobookThe audiobook
You're probably thinking, "Great, another acting coach trying to sell me some mystical secret." Nope. This is practical, proven stuff that's worked for hundreds of my students - from complete newbies to seasoned pros.

Here's what's inside Get the Callback Before You Even Begin to Speak:
  • Generate instant rapport in the audition space
  • The exact action that makes casting directors lean forward in their chairs
  • Why traditional "confidence building" techniques are actually sabotaging your auditions
  • How to dynamically transition between your pieces
  • Immediately stand out by knowing how to use the most crucial 13 seconds of the audition

Look, you could spend years figuring this out through trial and error. Trust me, I did. Or you could get my shortcut guide that breaks it all down in simple, actionable steps.

But here's the real deal: This isn't just about getting more callbacks. It's about walking into every audition knowing you've got an edge that 90% of other actors don't even know exists.

In this bundle you'll get the audiobook and eBook versions of Get the Callback Before You Even Begin to Speak.


100% Money-Back Guarantee: If this doesn't increase your callback rate within 30 days, I'll refund every penny. For the whole bundle. No questions asked. No awkward pauses.

Wanna know what Chris Clavelli, Resident Director at The Florida Repertory Theatre, said about my book? "Every actor attempting to perfect their audition chops would be well served to adhere to this terrific book's tenets."

Get it now before your competition does. Click the button below to get it now. Your next audition won't wait, and neither should you.


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Need the biggest reason to get the Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle?

Reason #3: Your Fearless Actor Strategy Session

Go From Audition Hell To Booking Machine in Less than 90 Days

Look, I know you're probably sick of feeling the lack of spark every time you shoot another self-tape and send it off into oblivion. Or sitting in your car after another audition thinking "what the hell is wrong with me?" while watching some newbie walk out of there like they own the joint.

You've got the experience. The training. The natural talent that makes other actors jealous when you're actually ON stage or on camera. But auditions? They're your kryptonite. Your personal hell. The thing that keeps you reaching for the Pepto before every callback.

What if I told you there's a way to walk into auditions with the same confidence (and joy) you have when you're performing?
Not through some woo-woo visualization exercises or by pretending the casting director is in their underwear. (Seriously, who came up with that nightmare fuel?)

I've spent the last decade helping actors just like you transform from audition-grapplers to fully booked professionals.

Image of Actor Jack Irving testimonial
And let me tell you something - there's nothing wrong with you. You just haven't found YOUR way yet.

I've watched talented actor after talented actor crash and burn in auditions – not because they weren't good enough, but because they were fighting their own minds.

Here's the thing: Your fear of auditioning isn't just "stage fright." It's a complex web of beliefs, past experiences, and misaligned skills that's keeping you from showing your true talent when it matters most.
Picture of actress Yvette Levi
This one-on-one session isn't for me. It's for you. You get to tell me your biggest obstacle... that block you run into time and again that keeps you stuck. What's your dream killer?
  • Wanna break out of your type-casting but not feeling confident?
  • Stuck in a cycle of negative self-talk and procrastination?
  • Struggling with debilitating nerves so you freeze and blank?
  • Lacking motivation and drive that keeps you from even auditioning?
  • Crippling fear stopping you from doing what you know you were born to do?

What you'll get by the end of our conversation is crystal clarity, and exact next steps so that you can go from overlooked to fully booked.That's right, a custom game plan of exactly how to overcome your specific audition fear.
Picture of actor R. Dennis testimonial
Ready to step into the spotlight?

Grab the complete Actor's New Year Fast-Track Audition Bundle now:

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