An insiders guide to achieving that dream career - 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 - and sustaining - a successful career in musical theatre; and introduces you to everything you need to know about: Training - how to select a drama school; what to do to get in; and what to do once youre there Auditioning - how to choose and prepare your pieces; and foster a positive attitude towards auditions Rehearsing - how to construct your character; work with the director; and develop your own creative process Performing - how to deal with nerves; what to do as an understudy; and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routine Working - 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 Ruthies 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
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerIts billy bragg thats all that is needed to be said0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great ReadBy Andrew CollierThis item was just as it was described in the posting and I was very happy with the quality. Thanks!13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. "I was a miner; I was a docker..."By A CustomerAs a Billy Bragg fan for many years I was thrilled to hear of the release of this biography; but even more anxious to see who was writing it for him. For as often happens when famous people let strangers script their thoughts; either they match /compliment the person they are writing about or they steal the show.Here Collins works perfectly. Its almost as if two old buddies had been in a pub one afternoon and decided to thrash out a book one one of their lives. Although it must be noted that Billy is a very personable character; who is very easy to strike up a conversation with. That being said; Collins pulled off my walk in the park in matching Braggs wit; humour; tales of a bananna and a woman (I cant say anymore) and political morals.I love Billy Bragg and what he has adamantly stood for all his life; and I think I may just come to love Andrew Collins too. But one thing is for sure; this biography has earned my respect double big time!