THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Reischel

Originally of German heritage, Jennifer Reischel (27) was raised predominantly in the Far East, schooled in various languages, and following her passion for the performing arts, graduated from the three-year musical theatre course at Mountview Academy (London) in 2002.

Professional experience ranges from musical theatre productions in London and other parts of the country, acting stage work touring the UK, cabaret and jazz solo singing engagements in London and Singapore, to filming a television pilot at Pinewood Studios. Recent credits include Chess the musical in concert with Josh Groban and Idina Menzel at the Royal Albert Hall and the musical The Buccaneer at the Finborough Theatre.

Born into a family of professional writers, she is pleased to carry on this tradition, having also completed an article on 'How to handle and prepare for open auditions' for “The Actors Yearbook 2008”.

Please see the “My Blogs” section for links to various articles about her audition experiences in The Stage newspaper.

After several years of experiencing the pit falls and difficulties first hand, Jennifer decided to compile her experiences in the form of a practical, non-nonsense and to the point guide, including specifically advice on a career in musical theatre.

She hopes her experiences and research will assist fellow and aspiring performers to create work and audition opportunities, as well as remaining financially and emotionally afloat in a difficult and uncertain industry with no rules to follow to guarantee success.

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Update:
Book signing for 'So you want to tread the boards' at Dresscircle in London!

The event with Leslie Bricusse has been CANCELLED, as his autobiography is currently out of print.

Instead, come and join me signing books at the Actors Expo.

Date: Saturday, 11th October (this Saturday)
Time: 5-6:30pm
Venue: Actors Expo - Horticultural Halls
- The Lawrence Hall -
Greycoat Street - London SW1P2QD
(Victoria and St James Park tube)

I will be at The Stage newspaper stand which is stand A13. You can obtain free tickets for the Actors Expo by registering through their website www.actorexpo.co.uk.

Look Inside The Book

Table of Contents
Foreword by Leslie Bricusse

Samples to read:

Take the Musical Theatre Test
Recommended Musical Theatre Auditions Songs
Overdone Audition Songs
Accreditted Acting & Musical Theatre Courses
Drama School Survival Guide
How to Find an Agent
Professional Auditions
Acting for Kids and Teens
Audition Monologues
Backing Tracks
Audition Coach and Singing Teachers
Performing Arts Books
Performing Arts Summer Courses