The actor sings : discovering a musical voice for the stage / Kevin Robison.

Author/creator Robinson, Kevin
Format Book
Publication InfoPortsmouth, NH : Heinemann, ©2000.
Descriptionxvi, 107 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Musical theater--Instruction and study.
Singing--Instruction and study.

Contents Part I: Revealing a singing actor. So many possibilities -- Suspending your disbelief -- Getting to know you -- I can do that! -- Part II: Releasing your voice. From speaking to singing -- Energizing your voice -- Your vocal mechanism -- Resonance: Your accoustics -- Articulation: The coordinator. -- Part III: Applying your voice. Finding a teacher -- Your first song -- Your first singing audition.
Abstract This book is guidance and encouragement for actors who want to discover a voice for the musical stage and offers as examples actors such as Judi Dench, Gene Barry, Natasha Richardson, Zero Mostel, and others whose singing voices are not considered traditionally "beautiful," but who know how to make a song their own. Acting a song is more important than making beautiful sounds; Kevin Robison shows the actor how to work with the tools they have to discover a voice for the musical stage.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 111).
LCCN 99086171
ISBN0325001774 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN9780325001777 (pbk. ; acid-free paper)

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