Broadway Swings - Covering the Ensemble in Musical Theatre

In this textbook for performers, the position of a Swing-an Understudy for the Ensemble-on Broadway is examined from every angle, showing just how vital Swings are to the success of any musical theatre production.Authors J. Austin Eyer and Lyndy Franklin Smith draw on their own experiences as performers, and gather first-hand stories from other Swings about the glories and hardships of their industry. The book features interviews with over 100 Broadway pros-Swing veterans, Stage Managers, Casting Directors, Choreographers, and Directors-including Rob Ashford, Susan Stroman, Jerry Mitchell, Larry Fuller, Tony Stevens, Beverley Randolph, and Frank DiLella. is the ideal guide for anyone considering a career in this most unique of positions, or anyone curious about what really goes on, behind-the- scenes, in a long-running show.>

About the author

J. Austin Eyer is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at The Pennsylvania State University. He also serves as the Head of Musical Theatre for Musiktheater Bavaria in Germany. He has performed on Broadway in Evita, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Billy Elliot, The Little Mermaid, Curtains and The Secret Garden.Lyndy Franklin Smith is an Instructor in the Department of Theatre and Dance at University of Kentucky, Artistic Director of The Lexington Theatre Company, and a professional Director/Choreographer. She performed on Broadway in A Chorus Line and The Little Mermaid; Tours of Fosse and White Christmas and NYC’s Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Product details

• Authors: J Austin Eyer, J. Austin Eyer, J. Austin (CAP21 Eyer, Eyer J. Austin, Lyndy Franklin Smith, Lyndy Franklin (University of Kentucky Smith, Lyndy Franklin Eyer Smith, Smith Lyndy Franklin
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.10.2015
• EAN: 9781472590015
• ISBN: 978-1-4725-9001-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Filmmusik und Bühnenmusik, Musicals, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / Direction & Production, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Musicals, Theatre Direction & Production, Theatre direction and production, Music of film and stage