Auditioning for the Musical Theatre: One of the Coutnry's Leading Musical Audition Coaches Prepares You to Get the Parts You Want

ISBN: 0140104992

Author: Silver, Fred

Condition: New

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 coachWhy auditioning for a musical is different from auditioning for a playChoosing the right materialHow to act a songWhat to sing at a callbackHow to handle the accompanistWhat to wear to auditionsHow to "sell" a comedy numberHow to handle stage frightPlus 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

• Auditioning for the Musical Theatre: One of the Coutnry's Leading Musical Audition Coaches Prepares You to Get the Parts You Want Paperback - January 5, 1988