Musical Theatre: A Workbook

ISBN-13: 9781137331625 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 136 str.

Henson David

Opis

This clear, comprehensive workbook is an ideal core text for Musical Theatre students of all levels. Drawing on the history and development of Musical Theatre, it guides readers through the entire process of preparing material for performance and provides stimulating activities and exercises to aid personal and professional development.

Spis treści

Introduction PART I: UNDERSTANDING YOURSELF 1. The Loneliness of the Actor/Singer in Training 2. Caring for the 'Self' PART II: UNDERSTANDING PERFORMANCE 3. Beginning the Process 4. Words, Words, Words...and Music PART III: UNDERSTANDING THE MUSICAL 5. The Anatomy of the Musical 6. The Origins and Development of Musical Theatre Glossary of Studio Terms Geographical Tour of a Vocal Score Bibliography Index.

O autorze

David Henson is currently Head of Studies in Performance, Composition and Performing Arts at London College of Music, University of West London, UK. Throughout his career, in addition to his performing and directing career, he has been at the cutting edge of the development of the performing arts in education and has been responsible for the assessment of performance holding the post of Chief Examiner in Music, Theatre Studies and Drama with leading vocational and academic examination boards.
 
Kenneth Pickering is founder/director of the Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education in London, UK and is Honorary Professor of Drama and Theatre at the University of Kent, UK. He was Chief Examiner for Musical Theatre for 3 major examining bodies and is the author of Studying Modern Drama, Theatre Studies and Key Concepts in Drama and Performance.

Blurb

This unique workbook is your companion to Musical Theatre training, guiding you through the entire process of preparing material for performance. Blending practical advice with essential historical and theoretical information, this book will help you develop the key skills needed to move easily between acting, singing and dancing. It includes:

• vocal and physical exercises
• tasks to help approach scripts and vocal scores
• a summary of the origins, development and multiple forms of Musical Theatre
• research activities and questions
• a glossary of key terms

Lively and accessible, Musical Theatre: A Workbook will be invaluable throughout your course or career in this ever-growing field of performance.