Auditioning for the Musical Theatre

The Audition Doctor of <i>Backstage</i> shares the secrets of successful auditioning for the musical theatre. <p/> Fred Silver uses his twenty-five years of experience in the theatre training thousands of actors to give vital advice on: <br> -Choosing the right voice teacher or vocal coach<br> -Why auditioning for a musical is different from auditioning for a play<br> -Choosing the right material<br> -How to act a song<br> -What to sing at a callback<br> -How to handle the accompanist<br> -What to wear to auditions<br> -How to sell a comedy number<br> -How to handle stage fright <p/> 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. <p/> With a foreword by Charles Strouse composer of <i>Annie</i> and <i>Bye Bye Birdie</i>. <p/> When Fred Silver writes it is worthwhile to read carefully and practice what he teaches. -- Donald Pippin music director of <i>Oliver Mame A Chorus Line </i> and <i>La Cage Aux Folles</i>