{"product_id":"acting-the-song-performance-skills-for-the-musical-theatre-paperback","title":"Acting the Song: Performance Skills for the Musical Theatre - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTracey Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllison Bergman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActing the Song\u003c\/i\u003e offers a contemporary, integrated approach to singing in musicals that results in better-trained, smarter performers everyone wants to work with. In this new, thoroughly updated edition of the paperback, directors and teachers of musical theater will find guidance in developing and leading musical theater elements, classroom workshops, and the world of professional auditions and performances. A companion ebook specifically for students--including actors, singers, or dancers--contains time-tested advice, exercises, and worksheets for all skill levels, with links to additional resources online. Subjects for both versions cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSinging and acting terminology\u003cbr\u003eUse of microphones, recording devices, and other technology\u003cbr\u003eVocal and physical warm-ups, movements, and gestures\u003cbr\u003eCreating a character\u003cbr\u003eFinding subtext, interpreting music and lyrics, and song structure\u003cbr\u003eCollaborating with other actors\u003cbr\u003eKeeping a performance fresh and new\u003cbr\u003eUsing social media and online audition sites \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeachers and students alike will appreciate the sections for beginning, intermediate, and advanced performers. Covering all changes to the industry, education, music styles, and audition protocols, everyone involved in musical theater, from new students to working professionals, will benefit from this rich resource. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAllworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTracey Moore\u003c\/b\u003e has performed in national Broadway tours, Off-Broadway productions, and regional theaters across the country. She is the Head of the BFA Musical Theatre program at Western Kentucky University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllison Bergman\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning stage director. She conducts professional and academic workshops across the country, specializing in musical theatre development and performance skills. She lives in New York City.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 23, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398766280882,"sku":"9781621535225","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/25ed04393bb8d4e81771a38bb9b25025.webp?v=1778057465","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/acting-the-song-performance-skills-for-the-musical-theatre-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}