How to Audition for the Musical Theatre: A Step-By-Step Guide to Effective Preparation

by Donald Oliver

In How to Audition for the Musical Theatre, Donald Oliver shares his years of Broadway experience, showing how to build a song portfolio and offering instruction on what not to sing, where to find songs, how to work with a vocal coach, and what to do if you forget the lyrics. All the details of good and effective preparation are discussed in a straightforward way.

Genres: Nonfiction

120 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1985

Reviews

[Beth Marques]

Some great info but outdated. Written pre-internet.

[Jeanette]

Auditions are every actor's least favorite part of their job (or hobby); a necessary evil. This book focuses on musical theatre, giving you helpful hints which take the guess work and uncertainty (and therefore much of the stress)out of the audition atmosphere. It covers how to choose an appropriate song for the audition, which songs to avoid, what to wear, how to favorably present yourself to the auditors, and much more. Extremely helpful and encouraging.