Musical Theatre Song: A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer

ISBN-13: 9781472566560 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 312 str.

Marymount Manhattan Colleg Stephen (Musical Theatre Faculty

Opis

Musical Theatre Song is a handbook for musical theatre performers, providing them with the wide-ranging skill set they need for success in today's competitive musical theatre environment. Breaking down the process into knowing how to select your song material based upon your individuality and how to prepare and perform it in a manner that best highlights your attributes, Stephen Purdy provides a succinct and personalized trajectory toward presentation, taking the reader through a series of challenges that is designed to evoke original, personal and vibrant song performances. Written by renowned Broadway and West End vocal and audition coach Stephen Purdy, Musical Theatre Song is a must-have guide for all performers who are looking to succeed in the musical theatre industry.

Recenzje

Purdy guides the singer/performer through a well-conceived series of chapters, moving from a basic understanding of the history of the genre, to choosing a song repertoire and then performing/acting the song. It is obvious that Purdy's experiences in professional musical theatre have given him a strong perspective on the art, which he shares with the performer in a logical and well-designed fashion . The journey that Purdy takes the reader on, from song selection, through song preparation, to song performance and audition, is comprehensive and filled with personal anecdotes that bring the ride to life. With the new musical theatre performer in mind, Stephen Purdy has given a guidebook and source for information that will also inform the seasoned performer or instructor moving in a logical timeline approach to the process . The ideas Purdy puts forth in preparing the song move from in-depth table or paper work, through an easy to process performance. And finally, the information he puts forth on the business side is invaluable, stemming from a long personal experience in all aspects of musical theatre. Musical Theatre Song by Stephen Purdy is a book that will aid both the performer and the coach in preparing for the world outside of the studio. Voice & Speech Review

Spis treści

Preface Section I: Song Selection Chapter 1: Introduction to Song Selection and Historical Context: What You Should Know and Why You Should Care Chapter 2: Song Selection for Singing Actors: The Philosophical - What to Sing and Where to Find it Chapter 3: The Song is You: Song Selection for Singing Actors - The Practical Section II: Song Preparation Chapter 4: Introduction to Song PreparationChapter 5: Off the Table and Off the Page: Techniques for PlayabilityChapter 6: A Music and Musical Theatre Term Lexicon Chapter 7: Coaching Songs Through with Singing Actors Section III: Song PresentationChapter 8: Your Turn at Bat, Sir.

O autorze

Stephen Purdy has coached hundreds of singing actors and his clients have been cast in many major musicals of the last decade including Wicked, Mamma Mia!, Legally Blonde, Billy Elliot, Jersey Boys, Memphis, Hairspray, and more. He is presently on the voice faculty of Marymount Manhattan College, New York City, and has taught and given masterclasses at universities and theatre festivals throughout the United States and internationally. He has worked extensively both on and off-Broadway, toured the US with multiple shows, and spent nearly five years playing and conducting musical theatre throughout Europe.