How to Succeed in Musical Theater
A Practical Handbook for the Singing Actor
Actors and singers use different training and distinctive vocabularies to hone their skills. Chris Will’s accessible handbook bridges the gap between the two, helping singing actors integrate theater and music into successful performances.
Will covers all the essential skills you need to succeed in musical theater. How to Succeed in Musical Theater starts with discussions of how to merge theater and music before moving into the specific challenges facing the musical theater song. Copious exercises are spread throughout the book to strengthen learning through doing. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting out, this little book will be a constant companion on the road to success in musical theater.
Part One: THE SINGING ACTOR
1. Acting 101
2. Singing 101
3. Performing with Others
4. Performing Alone
5. The Many Marvelous Musical Theater Songs
Part Two: TECHNIQUE FOR THE MUSICAL THEATER SONG
6. The Song of Dialogue and the Dialogue of Song
7. The Meaning of Punctuation
8. The Rhythmic Meter
9. Words, Words, Words
10. The Emotional Life of the Song