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So You Want to be in Musicals?
Ruthie Henshall
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Description for So You Want to be in Musicals?
Paperback. An invaluable guide to how to start and maintain a career in musical theatre, from one of the most successful and brightest stars of The West End and Broadway, Ruthie Henshall. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: AVGM; VSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 272.
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 ... Read more
- 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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Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848421509
SKU
V9781848421509
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About Ruthie Henshall
Ruthie Henshall's stage performances include Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly in Chicago on both sides of the Atlantic, Nancy in Oliver!, Marian Halcombe in The Woman in White, Grizabella in Cats, and Polly Baker in the UK premiere of Crazy for You. She created the title roles in Peggy Sue Got Married and in Boublil and Schönberg's Marguerite. She played ... Read more
Reviews for So You Want to be in Musicals?
'A god-send... I wish this book had been around when I was at drama school - it actually gives you great advice on what to do and the attitude to take if you want to make it in this glamorous business known as show... an excellent read from cover to cover'
Musical Theatre Review
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Musical Theatre Review
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