Acting the Song Performance Skills for the Musical Theatre

Name: Acting the Song Performance Skills for the Musical Theatre
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ISBN: 9781581155051

ISBN-10: 1581155050

ISBN-13: 9781581155051

Edition: 2008

Authors: Allison Bergman, Tracey Moore

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Don’t just stand there and sing! Add an extra dimension toeveryrole * Step-by-steps for integrating acting skills into musical roles * Sections for beginners, intermediate, and advanced performers * Exercises, teaching suggestions, worksheets--great for acting courses Don’t settle for being just a singer!Acting the Songreveals the secrets to integrating singing and acting skills for musical theater. Actors, singers, directors, teachers, and students will find time-tested advice, exercises, and interactive worksheets for all skill levels. The book is organized into three progressive sections: first, a discussion of the elements of musical theater; next, a group of effective…

Book details

List price: $24.95
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/15/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.946
Language: English



Introduction



The Elements


Overview



Voice


Expressive Singing


Musical Theatre Style


Microphones


Singing Terminology


Vocal Warm-ups


Suggested Reading



Body


Actor Neutral


Protection and Imbalance


Physical Warm-ups


Power and Energy


Gesture and Movement


Suggested Reading



Acting


Permission to Play


Storytelling


Given Circumstances


Subtext


The World of the Musical


Acting Terminology


Personalization


Suggested Reading



The Classroom


Overview



Workshop One: Beginning


Choosing Material


Preparing the Song


Integrating Body and Voice


Finding an Emotional Connection


Acting the Song


Student-as-Character


The Acting Questions


The Impetus to Sing


Suggested Reading


Worksheets



Workshop Two: Intermediate


Interpreting Text


The Third Acting Question


More Integration


The Action Score


The Tactic Score


Working from the Want


Worksheets



Workshop Three: Advanced


Transitioning from Self to Character


The Fourth Acting Question


Research


Imagination and the Actor's Contribution


The Moment Before in Context


Character Arc


Advanced Integration


Dance Readiness


Risks and Spontaneity


Collaborating with Other Performers


Worksheets



Master Class


Some Basics of Diagnosis


Identifying and Addressing Performance Issues



Practical Use


Overview



Audition


Before the Student Enters the Room


Once the Student Is In the Room


After the Student Leaves the Room


The Callback


No Callback


Suggested Reading


Worksheets



Rehearsal


A Collaborative Process


The Big Picture


Preparation for Rehearsal


During Rehearsal


The Final Weeks of Rehearsal


Suggested Reading


Worksheets



Performance


Strangers in the Room


Physical Care and Stamina


Collaboration, Continued


Understudies, Replacements, and Standbys


Consistency and Keeping it Fresh


Living on Stage


Conclusion


Permissions


Contributors' Biographies


Authors' Biographies


www.actingthesong.com


Index