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