Craig, David, 1923-1998.

A performer prepares : a guide to song preparation for actors, singers, and dancers / David Craig. - New York : Applause, ©1993. - 1 online resource (311 pages : illustrations). - The Applause acting series . - Applause acting series. .

"An Applause original"--Title page verso.

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Includes bibliographical references.

Show ballad -- Narrative show ballad -- Dramatic show ballad -- True blues -- Pop blues -- Theater blues -- Swinging ballad -- Up-tempo -- The waltz -- Patter song -- Showstopper -- Catchall -- Contemporary.

A PERFORMER PREPARES is a class act magically transformed to the printed page. It's a 13-part Master-class on how to perform, on any stage from bleak rehearsal room to the Palace Theatre. The class covers the basic Broadway and West End song numbers, from Show Ballad to Showstopper. With precise, logical steps and dynamic and entertaining dialogues between himself and his students, Craig takes anyone with the desire to shine from an audition to final curtain call. These lessons on the page recreate the unique interpersonal dynamic of Craig's legendary coaching encounters in New York and Los Angeles.




Popular music--Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Singing--Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Singing--Psychological aspects.
Singing--Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.)
Singing--Psychological aspects.
Song.

Singing Techniques

MT892 / .C73 1993

783/.043