Auditioning for the Musical Theatre

The "Audition Doctor" of Backstage shares the secrets of successful auditioning for the musical theatre. Fred Silver uses his twenty-five years of experience in the theatre, training thousands of actors, to give vital advice on: -Choosing the right voice teacher or vocal coach -Why auditioning for a musical is different from auditioning for a play -Choosing the right material -How to act a song -What to sing at a callback -How to handle the accompanist -What to wear to auditions -How to "sell" a comedy number -How to handle stage fright Plus lists of more than 130 excellent yet unusual songs -- including selections suitable for juvenile actors, romantic leads, character actors, comics, and performers who are primarily dancers. With a foreword by Charles Strouse, composer of Annie and Bye Bye Birdie. "When Fred Silver writes, it is worthwhile to read carefully, and practice what he teaches." -- Donald Pippin, music director of Oliver, Mame, A Chorus Line, and La Cage Aux Folles

• | Author: Fred Silver
• | Publisher: Penguin Books
• | Publication Date: Jan 05, 1988
• | Number of Pages: 204 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0140104992
• | ISBN-13: 9780140104998