Books
It is important to always be continuing your education as well as keeping up with the trends of the industry that you are looking to immerse yourself in. The musical theatre industry, like many performing arts professions, is constantly evolving at an exponential rate.. My students know that I emphasize the importance of maintaining a continuing education practice so that you can approach your craft from as many perspectives as possible. Here are a list of books I frequently recommend students read, as I have found them to be rich with relevant knowledge.
Dictation of Meisner’s class taught to 16 students over the course of 15 months
Wonderful foundation for acting, as well as acting through song, preparation.
Offers an alternative to Stanislavsky’s, “emotional memory”
Industry navigation from Tara Rubin Casting Director, Merri Sugarman
Great information on how to network, the do’s and don’ts when in the room, and what is expected to be in your book when auditioning
Written by groundbreaking coach and performer, Sheri Sanders
Guides MT singers through a comprehensive approach to storytelling through contemporary commercial music that differs from the traditional MT prep
Written by Dr. Jamie Koufman, the world’s expert in acid reflux
Dr. Koufman has worked extensively with Broadway singers to aid in eradicating their acid reflux
Offers delicious recipes as well as education on the causes of acid reflux
Written by James Clear, an expert in habit forming behaviors
As an actor, you are semi-self employed and thus must maintain self-discipline to be successful
Provides strategies to organize your time, overcome lack of motivation, and more
Collection of stories by Stephen Sondheim about the music and lyrics he wrote for all of his shows.
Truly wonderful gift to buy any musical theatre person you know - they are our coffee table books in our apartment
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