Geared toward hopeful musical theatre, show choir, a cappella, and glee club singers, as well as all shower singers that want to improve their skills, this enthusiastic and practical guide can help anyone's inner superstardom make a public appearance. Full of straightforward, well-organized advice for every step of the process, this book will help you train your vocal cords, pick the right audition material, and become comfortable with the spotlight. Interactive quizzes, helpful sidebars, and words of advice from industry professionals add a personalized and real-world touch. Author Ted Michael, a veteran of music and theatre, along with the help of popular actors, actresses, and singers, provides all the tools young singers need in order to nail their auditions and nurture their natural show-stopping abilities.

 

This book is part of a book series called So You Wanna Be .

There are 152 pages in this book. This book was published 2012 by Running Press, U. S. .

Ted Michael is a graduate of Columbia University and The Juilliard School. He has performed Off-Broadway and with opera companies and regional theatres across the country. Michael has published two novels (The Diamonds and Crash Test Love), and currently lives in New York, NY. Lea Salonga, author of the foreword for So You Wanna Be a Superstar?, is a singer and actress who is best known for her Tony award-winning role in Miss Saigon. She has also appeared on Broadway in Les Miserables and Flower Drum Song. Many fans of all ages recognize Lea as the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Aladdin and Fa Mulan in Mulan and Mulan II. In honour of her portrayal of the beloved princesses, The Walt Disney Company bestowed the honour of "Disney Legend" to Lea. Salonga was born in the Philippines, where she currently resides with her family. You can visit her online at leasalonga. com. Ted Michael is a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and graduate of Columbia University and The Juilliard School. He is the author of So You Wanna Be a Superstar: The Ultimate Audition Guide , a YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults, The Diamonds , and Crash Test Love . He lives in Manhattan's Upper West Side, where he is surrounded by many Playbills and even more books.

This book has the following chapters: Overture/Introduction by Lea Salonga Chapter One: Got Talent? Chapter Two: Who Am I? Discovering Yourself Chapter Three: Chatting About Composers Chapter Four: The Material Matters Chapter Five: Show Choir and Glee Club Chapter Six: The Dance Call Chapter Seven: I'm Ready For My Close Up Chapter Eight: How To Warm Up Chapter Nine: How To Be Professional Chapter Ten: Dealing with Disappointment Chapter Eleven: Be Creative Chapter Twelve: Backstage Pass FINALE ENCORE