THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Reischel

Originally of German heritage, Jennifer Reischel 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. Jennifer is also a member of the West End Chorus, where credits include Chess the musical in concert with Josh Groban and Idina Menzel and Anthems with Brian May from Queen and Kerry Ellis (both at the Royal Albert Hall).

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 further articles and writing samples by Jennifer.

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.

What's Up read more

Jennifer will be appearing as part of the West End Chorus in The wonderful world of Captain Beaky and his band at the Royal Albert Hall on 11 December 2011. Tickets and more information

Jennifer is now writing for fringereview - check out her most recent theatre reviews and feature articles.

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

Links to feature articles:

Article about drama school training and reality TV
- The Stage
Co-operative agencies – pros and cons
- The Stage
Recipe for Success - The Stage
Sparkling at short notice - The Stage
Cattle calls and how to survive them -The Actors Yearbook 2008
Audition advice as part of the Dear John column in
Fringe minimum wage debate - Fringe Review
The actor musician aka the performing octopus
- Fringe Review
Jennifer on Performing in Cabaret Confidential at Pizza on the Park - The Stage
Best of 3 - The Stage
Ask the Agent - The Stage

Reviews by Jennifer >>>>