Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Section One: THE SINGER ACTS
Chapter 1: What is Acting?
Chapter 2: Analyzing the Scene
Chapter 3: Physical Acting, or ‘Committing’
Chapter 4: The Four Moments – Understanding the 'Beats' of the Scene/Song
Chapter 5: Your Partners
Chapter 6: Awakening the Imagination
Chapter 7: Repetition and the Psychology of Acting
Section Two: THE ACTOR SINGS
Chapter 8: What is Singing?
Chapter 9: Resonance
Chapter 10: Color
Chapter 11: Support
Chapter 12: Range
Chapter 13: Passaggios
Chapter 14: Warm-up
Chapter 15: Repetition and the Psychology of Singing
Section 3: PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Chapter 16: Fusion
Chapter 17: Stakes
Chapter 18: Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly

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An essential textbook for actors and singers looking to combine great acting with great singing technique.

About the Author

Glenn Seven Allen is a lecturer in acting at the Yale School of Drama. He has performed on Broadway, off-Broadway, and at major regional theaters, concert venues, and opera houses throughout the United States. His students include nominees for Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Awards who have made appearances on Broadway, at the Metropolitan Opera, and in major motion pictures.

Reviews

Glenn helped me prepare for my most challenging role to date… I put my trust in him and so should you
*Matthew Morrison, Tony and Emmy-Award Nominated Actor and Singer*

He opens up and strengthens every actor/singer lucky enough to have contact with him
*Ron Van Lieu, Lloyd Richards Professor Emeritus, Yale School Of Drama*