This handbook offers practical advice on all the facets of auditioning for musical theater for high school and college students, with an entire chapter devoted to auditioning for college
training programs. The handbook walks readers step by step through the audition process, beginning with reading and interpreting casting calls, and gives tips on song and monologue selection,
organizing and arranging music, surviving a dance audition, fielding job offers, and understanding contracts and negotiations. Advice on professional headshots, resumes, and cover letters is
illustrated with examples. The book concludes with a list of recommended dos and don'ts, and two lists of appropriate audition repertoire by genre and by actor type, as well as a glossary of
terms. Flom is assistant professor of musical theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
