Musical Theatre: A Workbook for Further Study

Review

There are many books written about musical theatre, but none that I know of look at the changing nature of the art form in this way, and none look at it from this broad vantage point. This interactive work is unique in facilitating a conversation with the reader. --Laura Wayth, San Francisco State University, USA

Musical Theatre: A Further Workbook is an important source for anyone looking to bridge the gap between musical theatre in training and the professional world. This is a book that caters for the performer as well as the teacher. --Annemette Verspeak, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, UK

A great companion to the first volume, this part reference book, part self-help manual encourages, in fact insists, that the reader researches, interacts, self-examines and questions the world of Musical Theatre. This supportive and current workbook will provoke students to become strong, thoughtful, informed, well rounded and, above all, individual Musical Theatre performers. --Kim Ismay, actor

About the Author

Kenneth Pickering is Honorary Professor of Drama at the University of Kent, UK. He was previously Professor of Theatre at Gonzaga University, USA, and Chief Examiner for Musical Theatre at the London College of Music, Trinity College London and Guildhall School of Music & Drama. He is the author of five successful stage musicals and several books on musical theatre, drama and performance. He is a consultant to Rockschool, the Council for Dance Education and Training and Stage Coach Theatre Arts.

David Henson is Head of Subject in Music Performance, Composition and Performing Arts at the London College of Music, University of West London, UK. He has worked as Director and Musical Director on numerous contemporary musical theatre productions and has developed several qualifications and courses in musical theatre, acting, theatre production and voice. He is currently External Examiner for the BA Dance (Musical Theatre) course at London Studio Centre.