Acting in musical theatre : a comprehensive course / by Joe Deer and Rocco dal Vera.
| Author/creator |
Deer, Joe author. |
| Other author/creator | Dal Vera, Rocco, author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : Routledge, 2016. |
| Description | xxxii, 396 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Fundamentals of acting in musical theatre. Acting basics: the foundation -- Acting basics: step by step -- Making it matter -- Score and libretto analysis and structure. Musical analysis: listening for clues -- Working with words: the language of the lyric and libretto -- Elements of storytelling -- Character analysis -- The journey of the song. Working with relationships -- Intensifiers -- Making it a performance. Discovering your phrase -- Staging your song -- Rehearsal into performance -- Style in musical theatre. Style tags -- Style overviews -- The profession. Do you have the stuff? -- Auditioning -- A winning attitude. |
| Abstract | This book remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It covers fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. The chapters divide into easy-to-reference units, each containing group and solo exercises, making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike. Updates in this expanded and revised second edition include: a brand new companion website for students and teachers, including Powerpoint lecture slides, sample syllabi, and checklists for projects and exercises; learning outcomes for each chapter to guide teachers and students through the book's core ideas and lessons; new style overviews for pop and jukebox musicals; extensive updated professional insights from field testing with students, young professionals, and industry showcases; full-colour production images, bringing each chapter to life. Acting in Musical Theatre's chapters divide into easy-to-reference units, each containing group and solo exercises, making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike. |
| General note | Includes indexes. |
| Genre/form | Textbooks. |
| LCCN | 2015007552 |
| ISBN | 9780415713269 (hardback ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0415713269 (hardback ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780415713276 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0415713277 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | MT956 .D44 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |