An insider's guide to achieving that dream career Â- by one of the
brightest stars in musical theatre.
Being in a West End or
Broadway musical is the dream of thousands of talented performers.
But competition is intense and reaching the spotlight can often
require a leap into the dark. So You Want To Be In Musicals? is your
comprehensive guide to building Â- and sustaining Â- a successful
career in musical theatre, and introduces you to everything you need
to know about:
- Training Â- how to select a drama
school, what to do to get in, and what to do once you're
there
- Auditioning Â- how to choose and prepare your pieces,
and foster a positive attitude towards auditions
- Rehearsing Â- how to construct your character, work with the
director, and develop your own creative process
- Performing Â- how to deal with nerves, what to do as an
understudy, and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routine
- Working Â- how to get an agent, how to market yourself
effectively, and how to maintain a healthy body and mind
Along with a wealth of honest, straightforward advice, the
book is packed with instructive anecdotes from Ruthie's own
glittering career. It was co-written by Daniel Bowling, music
director for Cameron Machintosh Ltd.
'A must for fans and
aspiring performers alike' broadwayworld. com
'Helpful
and informative' British Theatre Guide
