How to Audition for the Musical Theatre: A Step-By-Step Guide to Effective Preparation
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (952 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0896761010 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 124 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Customer said HOW TO AUDITION FOR THE MUSICAL THEATER covers the basics.. Donald Oliver does a brilliant job of covering all the audtioning basics in this entertaining, yet informative book. Oliver uses witty and often hysterical anecdotes to describe the neccessity of preparation, confidence, and common sense for an audition. Everything from headshots and resumes, to callbacks and casting agents is covered in a timely and humorous fashion. Oliver does a particulary fine job of describing the best types of audition songs and where to find them. Several helpful Appendices (located in the back of th. "Informative and Fun" according to Morgan McCann. I am a musical theatre major at the University of Oklahoma, and I purchased this book for a class on auditions. I found however it was a much better read than a standard text book. Mr. Oliver presents a large amount of very useful tips and techniques while keeping the book very "readable". The stories he recalls from his experience provide an insight into the art of auditioning, and they prove quite amusing for anyone who has been through the ringer of an audition on any scale. The book clips along quickly and by the time yo. A Must for all Musical Theatre performers! This book is fantastic! It has a lot of useful information in it, and it's excellent for preparing you for an audition. I had an audition for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! and after reading this book, I went in there feeling totally prepared, and guess what? I nailed the audition! I got 2 callbacks and now I'm in the show.This book tells you everything you need to know. From song choice and preparation, to what to wear and how to present yourself. A definite "Must" for all those who wish to get in to Musical Theatre.
About the Author Donald Oliver has compiled and edited the acclaimed collection of George S. Since 1978 he has worked with Chelsea Music, Inc. His show, The Case of the Dead Flamingo Dancer, written in collaboration with author/lyricist Dan Butler, was produced both in the United States and in England. Kaufman's writings entitled By George, and The Greatest Revue Sketches. As Artistic Director for the Octagon Theatre Company in New York, he co-produced well-received revivals of Knickerbocker Holiday, Zorba, and Drat! The Cat! . in preparing th
His show, The Case of the Dead Flamingo Dancer, written in collaboration with author/lyricist Dan Butler, was produced both in the United States and in England. Donald Oliver has compiled and edited the acclaimed collection of George S. in preparing the music for the Broadway productions of Assassins, Cats, Five Guys Named Moe, Guys and Dolls, Into The Woods, Jerome Robbins' Broadway, Kiss of the Spider Woman, La Cage Aux Folles, Merrily We Roll Along, Passion, Starlight Express, Sugar B
Also included is a list of the most overdone songs. This is a book to help the novice and aid the professional do a better and more convincing audition.. Preparation is the key to a successful audition. All the details of good and effective preparation are discussed in a plain and straightforward way. Donald Oliver shares his many years of Broadway experience and will show you how to build your song portfolio, what not to sing, where to find songs, how to work with a vocal coach and what to do if you forget the lyrics