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This book discusses an exciting laboratory that has been developing the practice of theatre music composition and sound design since 1961: the Royal Shakespeare Company.

This book discusses an exciting laboratory that has been developing the practice of theatre music composition and sound design since 1961: the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Beginning from the passion musical theatre performances arouse and their ubiquity in London's West End and on Broadway, this book explores the ways in which musical theatre reaches out to and involves its audiences. It investigates how pleasure is stimulated by vocal, musical and spectacular performances.

Topics covered include:An introduction to the vocal mechanismReleasing tension from the body and the voiceWarm-up exercises for groups and individualsExercises for improving techniqueInterpreting and shaping a song for musical theatre performanceTechniques for exploring character in songSongs in different styles including rock, pop, character and comedy