Auditioning for the musical theatre - Fred Silver

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