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Singing in Musical Theatre: The Training of Singers and Actors
By Joan Melton
What does it take to be a musical theatre performer? What kind of training is required to do eight shows a week—acting, dancing, and singing in a wide variety of vocal styles? This insider's look into the unique demands of musical theatre performance establishes connecting links between voice training for the singer and drama school training for the actor. By reading these revealing interviews, performers in every area of theatre can:
• Discover what it takes to go from a first lesson to a solid professional technique
• Consider the requirements for singers in musical theatre today, how they have changed, and where they are going
• See how different teachers approach six aspects of voice training: alignment, breathing, range, resonance, articulation, and connection
• Understand the interconnectedness of musical theatre and theatre voice
A foreword by leading Australian actor Angela Punch McGregor personalizes the connective links among trainings as she describes her preparation for Sunset Boulevard. A must-read for anyone who is serious about voice and the theatre. |
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Reviews
“I love this book! It is an invaluable resource for every singer. It’s like having a voice lesson in your living room with sixteen of the top voice teachers in the world all at once! On top of that, Joan has made it clear, once again, that it’s the same voice you use when acting and when singing, and for classical, musical theatre and contemporary styles.”—Mara Davi, Janet in The Drowsy Chaperone, Broadway 2007
“A wonderful book that finally converges the body with singing and speaking! Melton enlightens the reader by presenting, in a clear manner, the notion that the training of singers and actors is most definitely interconnected.”—Robert Lewis, Lecturer in Voice, Academy of the Arts, University of Tasmania
“Joan Melton’s interviews with some of the top teachers of singing for musical theatre today are a delight: full of insights and information from around the globe, which will be of value to any voice teacher working with actors or singers.”—David Carey, Senior Voice Tutor, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, London
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