What does it take to be a musical theatre performer? What kind of training is required to do eight shows a weekacting; dancing; and singing in a wide variety of vocal styles? This insiders look into the unique demands of musical theatre performance establishes connecting links between voice training for the singer and drama school training for the actor. By reading these revealing interviews; performers in every area of theatre can: mdash; Discover what it takes to go from a first lesson to a solid professional techniqueConsider the requirements for singers in musical theatre today; how they have changed; and where they are going mdash; See how different teachers approach six aspects of voice training: alignment; breathing; range resonance; articulation; and connection Understand the interconnectedness of musical theatre and theatre voice. A foreword by leading Australian actor Angela Punch McGregor personalizes the connective links among trainings as she describes her preparation for Sunset Boulevard. A must-read for anyone who is serious about voice and the theatre.Allworth Press; an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing; publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts; with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design; theater; branding; fine art; photography; interior design; writing; acting; film; how to start careers; business and legal forms; business practices; and more. While we dont aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller; we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. GenericBy Fashion FrenchieThis book proved to be one of the same old same old. It contains only marginally interesting tips and suggestions for pursuing a fashion industry career. Maybe your money would be spent better on a larger. more expansive version.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Creative Careers in FashionBy gardenswimmerMy niece and I selected this book for her home schooled course in Fashion. She is a high school senior and considering a career in fashion. This book has a readable style and is full of useful information about the nuances of the various careers in fashion. Shes finding it very helpful in narrowing down her particular interests. A tremdously useful book for anyone interested in developing a career in the fashion industry.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Basic InformationBy CourtneyI have been considering a career in fashion and not knowing anything about the different fields in fashion I found this book helpful. but that was it. It provided descriptions of different jobs in fashion with brief interviews of people either currently or previously in a certain position. The book was more factual than anything else.
