So you want to be in musicals?

An insider's guide to achieving that dream career - by one of the brightest stars in musical theatre. Being in a West End or Broadway musical is the dream of thousands of talented performers.

But competition is intense and reaching the spotlight can often require a leap into the dark.

So You Want To Be In Musicals? by Ruthie Henshall is your comprehensive guide to building - and sustaining - a successful career in musical theatre, and introduces you to everything you need to know about:Training - how to select a drama school, what to do to get in, and what to do once you're thereAuditioning - how to choose and prepare your pieces, and foster a positive attitude towards auditionsRehearsing - how to construct your character, work with the director, and develop your own creative processPerforming - how to deal with nerves, what to do as an understudy, and how to sustain that eight-show-a-week routineWorking - how to get an agent, how to market yourself effectively, and how to maintain a healthy body and mindAlong with a wealth of honest, straightforward advice, the book is packed with instructive anecdotes from Ruthie's own glittering career.