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Strike Up the Band: A New History of Musical Theatre
With something as constantly mutating as the musical theatre, an author takes a risk calling his book Strike Up the Band: A New History of Musical Theatre.

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Theme Song for an Old Show
In the third installment of Jeffrey Lewis' Meritocracy Quartet, he attempts to blur the line between memoir and fiction.
Career Opportunities in Television and Cable
For someone without resources or connections, breaking into television can be maddening. Yet there's a wealth of information in this expansive, if not exhaustive, compendium.
The Biz: The Basic Business, Legal and Financial Aspects of the Film Industry
Most films lose money. Most independent production companies go bankrupt. Distributors pay more for films with larger budgets.
Practical Playwriting: A Guide to Writing for the Stage
Countless volumes have been written on playwriting, some effective and stimulating, some confusing and flat. Leroy Clark's contribution to the genre is an excellent example of the former.
Secrets to Successful Cold Readings
Actor, coach, and playwright Glenn Alterman's latest book offers detailed advice on how to cold-read at auditions.
Making Money in Voice-Overs: Winning Strategies to a Successful Career in TV, Commercials, Radio and Animation
It's such a rare treat when a how-to book lives up to its claim — in this case, to teach winning strategies for a successful career in voiceovers.
Voiceovers: Techniques and Tactics for Success
Voiceover veteran Janet Wilcox has penned an excellent workbook, filled with exercises to prepare actors to perform voiceovers plus practical tips to help anyone new to the field get the work once he or she is ready.
How to Be a Working Actor: The Insider's Guide to Finding Jobs in Theater, Film, and Television
The thing that is so great about the fifth edition of this book is that it speaks not only to making a living but to having a life.
Classically Speaking
Patricia Fletcher has written a smart, comprehensive speech manual for actors.
BACKSTAGE BULLETINS
Where Do You Find Background Work?
May 08, 2008
Back Stage wants to know what casting companies you use for background work and which you think are a waste of time.


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