In Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre; veteran musical director and teacher Herbert Marshall provides an essential how-to guide for teachers or community members who find themselves in charge of music directing a show. Stepping off the podium; Marshall offers practical and often humorous real-world advice on managing auditions; organizing rehearsals; working with a choir; choreographer; and leads; how to run a sitzprobe; a technical rehearsal; and a dress rehearsal; how to manage the cast and crew energy for a successful opening night; and ways to end the experience on a high note for all involved.Throughout the book; Marshall emphasizes the importance of learning through performance and the beauty of a group united in a common goal. In doing so; he turns what can appear as a never-ending list of tasks and demand for specialized knowledge into a manageable; educational; and ultimately engaging and fun experience for all. Because the techniques in Marshalls book have been thoroughly workshopped and classroom tested; they are based in proven pedagogy and will be of particular use for the music director in acting as a teaching director: someone imparting theatrical knowledge to his or her cast and production staff. Marshall provides both extended and abbreviated timelines; flexible to fit any directors needs.Marshalls book is a greatly beneficial resource for music education students and teachers alike; giving an insightful glimpse into the range of possibilities within a music educators career. Musicians and actors with varying levels of skill and experience will be able to grow simultaneously through Marshalls innovative teaching plans. Through collaborative techniques; steps in the book serve to educate both director and student. Thoroughly illustrated with charts; diagrams; and scores; Strategies for Success in Musical Theatre is an ideal companion for all who work with school and community based musical theater productions.
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