Compare Auditioning For The Musical Theatre by Fred Silver, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

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 | Auditioning For The Musical Theatre by Fred Silver, Paperback | Indigo Chapters