Musical theatre is a tough & over-crowded industry. Yet despite the huge competition many performers find auditioning difficult with little knowledge of what the directors creative teams & producers are looking for or how to win the panel over with their unique talent. As a leading international casting director Neil Rutherford has seen thousands of hopefuls audition over the years. Uniquely he also understands what it is like to audition from his years as a professional actor in musical theatre. This book provides a unique perspective on the musical theatre audition process & how to improve the chances of landing a role. With wit humour & insight Neil Rutherford guides the reader through the crucial elements of musical theatre auditions opening up the process of casting & auditioning to the thousands of hopefuls trying to secure work in this industry every year as well as anyone involved in musical theatre. With a foreword by Tony-award-winning director Bartlett Sher the book also contains contributions from some of the world's leading directors & musical directors including Sir Richard Eyre & Jerry Mitchell adding further valuable insight from those at the centre of the musical theatre world. This book is a vital tool for anyone hoping to improve their audition chances & survive in the world of musical theatre.