Description
A practical and imaginative guide for teachers and instructors in the Performing Arts which demystifies the teaching of Musical Theatre
About the Author
Professor David Henson is former Director of London College of Music with skills in directing, acting and musical theatre. Currently researching for a book publication in dialogue in the performance space. Have been responsible for creating postgraduate and undergraduate courses in Acting, Musical Theatre, Voice Studies, Acting & Theatre Making and Actor Musicianship courses in many conservatoires and universities including Royal Central School, London College of Music and Royal Conservatoire, Birmingham. Creator and writer of first Advanced Level Performing Arts and Chief Examiner for Advanced Level Music, Drama and Performing Arts plus vocational qualifications at all levels. Author of 3 publications in musical theatre and recently completed a chapter in Bloomsbury's Perspectives and Practices in popular Music Education. Professor Kenneth Pickering is currently lead assessor for the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre. Former Professor of Theatre at Gonzaga University, USA and Chief Examiner for Speech, Drama and Musical Theatre for the London College of Music and Trinity/Guildhall. Consultant to Rock School and Stagecoach Theatre Schools. Author of 13 published and widely performed plays and musicals and of Studying Modern Drama, Key Concepts in Drama and Performance, Drama Improvised, Drama in the Cathedral and co-author of Theatre Studies, Naturalism in Theatre, Choreographing the Stage Musical and two Workbooks for Musical Theatre (with David Henson). Recently completed a chapter on Peter Brook for Bloomsbury.
Reviews
David Henson and Kenneth Pickering have encapsulated the key ingredients to producing successful, engaging, enjoyable and beautifully paced lessons that can be adapted to suit any teaching environment ... Whether you are a new or experienced teacher, this superbly written book has plenty of gems and treasures that will add value, broaden your teaching, and engage your students ... A must buy! * Ivor Flint, London College of Music, UK *
A helping hand for teachers embarking on central bases of music theatre with their students ... There are fantastic ideas for lessons. * Drama & Theatre *
Book Information
ISBN 9781350213920
Author Professor Kenneth Pickering
Format Paperback
Page Count 184
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 302g