So You Want To Be In Musicals? (Paperback)

Ruthie Henshall; As told to Daniel Bowling

Series: So You Want To Be...? career guides

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An insider's guide to achieving that dream career - by one of the brightest stars in musical theatre. Being in a West End or Broadway musical is the dream of thousands of talented performers. But competition is intense and reaching the spotlight can often require a leap into the dark. So You Want To Be In Musicals? by Ruthie Henshall is your comprehensive guide to building - and sustaining - a successful career in musical theatre, and introduces you to everything you need to know about: Training - how to select a drama school, what to do to get in, and what to do once you're there Auditioning - how to choose and prepare your pieces, and foster a positive attitude towards auditions Rehearsing - how to construct your character, work with the director, and develop your own creative process Performing - how to deal with nerves, what to do as an understudy, and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routine Working - how to get an agent, how to market yourself effectively, and how to maintain a healthy body and mind Along with a wealth of honest, straightforward advice, the book is packed with instructive anecdotes from Ruthie's own glittering career.

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Imprint:	Nick Hern Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	So You Want To Be...? career guides
Release date:	September 2012
First published:	December 2012
Authors:	Ruthie Henshall
As told to:	Daniel Bowling
Dimensions:	213 x 138 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	188
ISBN-13:	978-1-84842-150-9
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Self-help & practical interests > Advice on careers & achieving success Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Musical theatre Promotions
LSN:	1-84842-150-8
Barcode:	9781848421509