{"product_id":"9781780011820","title":"So You Want To Be In Musicals?","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn insider's guide to achieving that dream career - by one of the brightest stars in musical theatre.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining - how to select a drama school, what to do to get in, and what to do once you're there\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuditioning - how to choose and prepare your pieces, and foster a positive attitude towards auditions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRehearsing - how to construct your character, work with the director, and develop your own creative process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerforming - how to deal with nerves, what to do as an understudy, and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routine\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking - how to get an agent, how to market yourself effectively, and how to maintain a healthy body and mind\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlong with a wealth of honest, straightforward advice, the book is packed with instructive anecdotes from Ruthie's own glittering career. It was co-written by Daniel Bowling, music director for Cameron Machintosh Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A must for fans and aspiring performers alike' \u003ci\u003ebroadwayworld.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Helpful and informative' \u003ci\u003eBritish Theatre Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hern, Nick Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47178210214128,"sku":"9781780011820","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781780011820_p0.jpg?v=1763710848","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781780011820","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}