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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

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 208
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 978-0-14-010499-8
  • EAN
  • 9780140104998
  • Genres
  • theatre
  • Release date
  • 1988