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A terrific take on theatre singing by a master teacher. “David Craig knows more about singing in the musical theatre than anyone in this country – which probably means the world. Time and time again his advice and training have resulted in actors moving from non-musical theatre into musicals with ease and expertise. Short of taking classes, this book is a must.” – Harold Prince
ASIN : B00GQZQ6T2
Publisher : Applause; Revised, Subsequent edition (April 1, 2000)
Publication date : April 1, 2000
Language : English
File size : 1357 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 228 pages
Reviewer: MTguy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic Read
Review: I teach musical theatre acting in a college setting and purchased this book to enhance my existing curriculum. On Singing Onstage is an excellent text featuring practical approaches to lyric analysis and interpretation. The book offers a progressive series of technical exercises emphasizing the performer's personalized interpretation and performance of musical theatre repertoire. The author's method emphasizes subtext and technical skills such as phrasing and focus, the book does not fully incorporate the breadth of contemporary acting training, but offers some important insights nonetheless. Craig's caustic wit and unparalleled wisdom on the subject make this a fantastic read. I highly recommend purchasing the accompanying DVD set, which shows Craig working with students and applying the concepts introduced in the book.
Reviewer: Michael
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Must Have
Review: One of the classics. A must for any singer at any level.
Reviewer: Kathryn Baker
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book and super fast service!
Review: I needed this book for a college course I am taking and it came the same week I ordered it! It is a great read and the book came in perfect condition!
Reviewer: Mrs Spader
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The unseen subtext that runs through a performance
Review: This is indeed a very brilliant guide to singing onstage. However, I do not recommend it to novices. I remember having read this book when I was still a drama student in school, and not understanding most of what the great David Craig taught, because his methods are so painfully detailed(which is good, but not if you've never stood on a stage much before), and requires a good amount of maturity and self-awareness to achieve the desired results.This book does not teach you about vocalising or their techniques. What it does is that it teaches you how to interpret the song through the lyric, the music, phrasing, and most of all, the subtext in your mind!Having been a professional performer for more than a decade now, re-reading the entire book has been mindblowing, as it reaffirms and reintroduces me to the lessons that Experience has taught me. Oftentimes, I didn't even know that I possessed that piece of knowledge, until Craig puts it to the class in his always eloquent and witty way. He really does have a very persuasive way of luring the "real" you out, so we can all hear and watch YOU perform a song, and not the guy you are hiding behind. Singing becomes a much greater joy then, both for the singer and the audience, I promise you!A must-read for singers and especially for actors wanting to get into musicals.
Reviewer: P. Ellenstein
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The true master's book for professionals
Review: David Craig literally invented musical theatre performance training. He was the master. You may want to save this book until after you've read some others. It is highly technical and deals with performers on at a master level. His books and tapes are all we have left of this amazing teacher. But there was simply no one better.
Reviewer: Amazon costumer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I need these book for university and the version I've recieved works, but is not the same as in the picture, bare that in mind. Thats the only bad point. Quick delivery and nice condition.
Reviewer: Michael Mulrooney
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Valuable advice from a wise and articulate Broadway veteran.