Musical Theatre Song

Name: Musical Theatre Song
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781472566560
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A Comprehensive Course in Selection, Preparation, and Presentation for the Modern Performer

By Stephen Purdy

Series: Performance Books

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Musical Theatre Song is a practical handbook for musical theatre performers, guiding them through selecting song material that suits their unique qualities and mastering performance techniques to showcase their strengths. Author Stephen Purdy distils his extensive Broadway and West End vocal and audition coaching experience into a clear, personalised trajectory, helping readers develop original and vibrant song performances through a structured sequence of challenges.
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Musical Theatre Song is ideal for aspiring and experienced musical theatre performers seeking to refine their technique and audition skills, as well as instructors looking for a well-designed teaching resource.

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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 personalised trajectory toward presentation. He takes the reader through a series of challenges 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.

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Reviewers praise Purdy's logical and well-structured approach, highlighting the comprehensive journey from understanding musical theatre history to selecting, preparing, and performing songs. The book contains valuable personal anecdotes and covers business aspects of the industry, making it useful for both novices and seasoned performers or instructors. Purdy's professional insights provide a strong perspective that enriches the practical guidance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472566560

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 February 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Methuen Drama

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 312

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Performance Books Stephen Purdy

About the Author

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.