Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course

by Joe Deer, Rocco Dal Vera

Acting in Musical Theatre is the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It is the first to combine acting, singing and dancing into a comprehensive guide, combining what have previously been treated as three separate disciplines. This book contains fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. Drawing on decades of experience in both acting and teaching, the authors provide crucial advice on all elements of the profession, Acting in Musical Theatre ’s chapters divide into easy-to-reference units, each containing related group and solo exercises, making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike.

Genres: Music

480 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Olivia Lawrence · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably my go-to guide for musical theatre acting

[Brenna Hanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource for actors!

[Alic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent textbook full of useful exercises for the musical theatre performer.

[Carnegie Mellon University Alumni Association]

Joe Deer (A 1996), C0-Author

From the author:
Acting in Musical Theatre remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It covers fundamental skills for novice actors, practical insights for professionals, and even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft. Updates in this expanded and revised second edition include: A brand new companion website for students and teachers, including Powerpoint lecture slides, sample syllabi, and checklists for projects and exercises; Learning outcomes for each chapter to guide teachers and students through the book’s core ideas and lessons; New style overviews for pop and jukebox musicals; Extensive updated professional insights from field testing with students, young professionals, and industry showcases; Full-colour production images, bringing each chapter to life. Acting in Musical Theatre’s chapters divide into easy-to-reference units, each containing group and solo exercises, making it the definitive textbook for students and practitioners alike.