Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course

Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course

<EM>Acting in Musical Theatre</EM> is the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It is the first to combine acting, singing and dancing into a comprehensive guide, combining what have previously been treated as three separate disciplines. <P></P> <P></P> <P>This book contains fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft.</P> <P></P> <P>Drawing on decades of experience in both acting and teaching, the authors provide crucial advice on all elements of the profession, including:</P> <UL> <LI>fundamentals of acting applied to musical theatre</LI> <LI>script, score and character analysis</LI> <LI>personalizing your performance</LI> <LI>turning rehearsal into performance</LI> <LI>acting styles in the musical theatre</LI> <LI>practical steps to a career.</LI></UL> <P></P> <P><EM>Acting in Musical Theatre</EM>’s chapters divide into easy-to-reference units, each containing related group and solo exercises, making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike.</P> <P></P> <P> </P>