| Auditioning for the Musical Theatre Contributor(s): Silver, Fred (Author), Strouse, Charles (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0140104992 ISBN-13: 9780140104998 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $22.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1988 Annotation: Drawing from his more than 25 years of experience coaching performers, Fred Silver, Back Stage's own "Audition Doctor", explains how to successfully audition for the musical theater. Contains a listing of over 130 audition songs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Instruction & Study - Voice - Performing Arts | Theater - Stagecraft & Scenography - Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning |
| Dewey: 782.810 |
| LCCN: 87014743 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 5.07" W x 7.75" (0.34 lbs) 204 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 |