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The Stage
`This comprehensive volume contains a wealth of useful information...an essential read for beginners for many years to come'
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Are you stuck on writing your personal statement for drama school? Ever wondered just what audition songs actually belong on that famous 'overdone' list? Can you just not get seen for those auditions? Or do you want to contact agents and casting directors but just don't know how to format a covering letter that won't simply land in the bin? This invaluable guide deals with all those questions - also asked by the established performer - that are seemingly impossible to find answers to. Full of insider tips and personal stories, this book is a must-have for anyone involved in the performing arts, offering advice on musical theatre, stage acting, film, television and all related issues. Covering an extensive variety of topics, ranging from living in London as an actor, temping to pay the bills, and where to turn after drama school training, it also includes comprehensive song lists and hundreds of essential internet links. Written from a performer's point of view, the book relates specifically to an entertainer's mindset and way of thinking, tackling practical and emotional concerns commonly faced by professionals in a user-friendly manner for all ages. This is a unique must-have book for anyone aspiring to a career in the performing arts. It offers an authentic first-hand account of the pitfalls and difficulties encountered in the pursuit of a career on stage. It is a practical, no-nonsense guide, packed with invaluable information. It is written from first-hand experience by a young actress and singer who's been there.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is jam packed with literally everything you need to know to become a performer, and is probably the only book of its kind that covers the three disciplines in such detail- acting, singing and dancing. It is refreshing to read a book from the perspective of a young actor, who has experienced all the worries and struggles for herself. Her writing is friendly, practical and honest and jam packed with up to date websites, recommended song lists and overused audition material. It covers everything from how to present yourself at an audition to dealing with personal issues such as unsupportive parents. The author never skirts around the issue of just how hard the industry is, especially during a time where auditions are becoming scarcer due to reality TV and celebrity casting. However, with the helpful and honest advice offered in this book, the young performer can discover what they need to do to give themselves the best possible chance. For the young drama school aspirant, the worried graduate, the disillusioned professional and the concerned parent- this book is for you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Acting is your passion, but how to make it your career? This author has been there, done that, (literally) borrowed the "I'm the star and you know it" T-Shirt, and now writes the book. Experienced enough to offer a balanced view, yet still close enough in age to recall her training days and empathise with teenage readers, Reischel covers just about everything the aspiring thespian may wish to know.
The book mixes practical and personal advice, organised in handily bite-sized sections.General topics like choosing your school, finding funding, the cost of everything from clothing to lessons and living in London are dealt with before moving on to more individual needs. These include audition piece suggestions - play and musical - with tips on how to handle auditions themselves, how to find good tutors and even a little on important matters like tax and visa requirements for working abroad. Alternative careers both in and allied to the industry also get a mention, and a glossary of theatre terms should prove useful to those who don't know their 'stage right' from left. Most originally, the tricky subject of convincing loved ones that acting really is a suitable a job as any other is covered in depth - and should prove helpful to both auditionee and concerned family members.
Perhaps the only omissions are the darker side of the business. Dealing with the stress of continuous unemployment, obsessive fans (even the least well known have awkward encounters at stage doors), and warning of issues surrounding unwise career choices early on ("I was young, I needed the money" has a nasty way of biting later) might have been useful. A mention of practical safety tips for travelling home late after a show or visiting unknown audition places might have gone down well in the London section too, but these are minor items in a book which covers practically everything else.
Grounded and sensible advice which, as the writer stresses, isn't prescriptive but assistance 'from one professional to those who ask' is the strength of this publication. Lightened by accounts of her own attractively scatty experiences at auditions, Jennifer Reischel has penned a "must read" for anyone wanting act professionally, and a "must buy" for anyone seeking a gift for the stage-struck.
The book mixes practical and personal advice, organised in handily bite-sized sections.General topics like choosing your school, finding funding, the cost of everything from clothing to lessons and living in London are dealt with before moving on to more individual needs. These include audition piece suggestions - play and musical - with tips on how to handle auditions themselves, how to find good tutors and even a little on important matters like tax and visa requirements for working abroad. Alternative careers both in and allied to the industry also get a mention, and a glossary of theatre terms should prove useful to those who don't know their 'stage right' from left. Most originally, the tricky subject of convincing loved ones that acting really is a suitable a job as any other is covered in depth - and should prove helpful to both auditionee and concerned family members.
Perhaps the only omissions are the darker side of the business. Dealing with the stress of continuous unemployment, obsessive fans (even the least well known have awkward encounters at stage doors), and warning of issues surrounding unwise career choices early on ("I was young, I needed the money" has a nasty way of biting later) might have been useful. A mention of practical safety tips for travelling home late after a show or visiting unknown audition places might have gone down well in the London section too, but these are minor items in a book which covers practically everything else.
Grounded and sensible advice which, as the writer stresses, isn't prescriptive but assistance 'from one professional to those who ask' is the strength of this publication. Lightened by accounts of her own attractively scatty experiences at auditions, Jennifer Reischel has penned a "must read" for anyone wanting act professionally, and a "must buy" for anyone seeking a gift for the stage-struck.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is clear, concise and very helpful. It gives useful advice and several answers to the questions that plague those looking to move forward into the performing arts business, written by someone who's been there and done it.
I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in making a career of performer or those who are currently in performing arts and seeking ways to further their career.
Very good book.
I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested in making a career of performer or those who are currently in performing arts and seeking ways to further their career.
Very good book.
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Gift for an aspiring dancer. It looks like 'everything you ever wanted to know....but didn't dare ask' Niche market, but an excellent book.
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This book is absolutely wonderful, covering all aspects of the performing industry and answering any and all questions potential actors, singers or dancers may have. Read more
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