Acting in Musical Theatre remains the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical It covers fundamental skills for novice actors practical insights for professionals & even tips to help veteran musical performers refine their craft Updates in this expanded & revised second edition include A brand new companion website for students & teachers including Powerpoint lecture slides sample syllabi & checklists for projects & exercises Learning outcomes for each chapter to guide teachers & students through the book's core ideas & lessons New style overviews for pop & jukebox musicals Extensive updated professional insights from field testing with students young professionals & industry showcases Full-colour production images bringing each chapter to life Acting in Musical Theatre's chapters divide into easy-to-reference units each containing group & solo exercises making it the definitive textbook for students & practitioners alike