The Actor Sings: Discovering a Musical Voice for the Stage

By Kevin D. Robison and Joseph Anthony Foronda

Book Overview

"Thank you for the monologues; do you have a song prepared?" Many actors shy away from singing, despite the fact that it could more than double their chances at auditions. they feel, and fear, that because they do not have a gorgeous voice, the don't have a singing voice at all - and they couldn't be further from the truth, according to Kevin Robison of PCPA. This book is guidance and encouragement for actors who want to discover a voice for the musical stage and offers as examples actors such as Judi Dench, Gene Barry, Natasha Richardson, Zero Mostel, and others whose singing voices are not considered traditionally "beautiful," but who know how to make a song their own. Acting a song is more important than making beautiful sounds; Kevin Robison shows the actor how to work with the tools they have to discover a voice for the musical stage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325001774
• ISBN13: 9780325001777
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Heinemann Drama
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A Definite Ispiration!

For a book aimed at hepling actors without the confidence and/or will to sing in the musical theatre discover their voice, it is amazing how much this wonderful guide can teach someone who has been singing for years! I thought I knew everything there was to know about singing. I couldn't have been more wrong! Robison's book is very easy to follow as he walks the reader through many techniques and exercises, focusing on things as seemingly simple as breathing, to emotional connection to the lyric. This book offers fantastic insights for even the most experienced singers, starting from scratch, and working all the way up to performance. An invaluable asset to any performer in the theatre!

Amazing!

This book is so incredible! It offers views on how to become an actor who also sings, and when you should start. I found the book enjoyable and an incredible learning experience. I found myself going through the book highlighting certain aspects! It's such a great BOOK!