Musical Theatre Acting: A Practical Guide serves as a guide to the beginning musical theatre artist, the student, or the professional who needs a refresher on how to hone and sharpen their skills while honoring the material and their interpretation of it. Drawing on the teaching techniques of JV Mercanti, who has trained countless emerging performers in Pace University's acclaimed Musical Theatre program, it takes readers through a journey of mind, body, and spirit in order to engage the full self when it comes to creating a performance. Covering everything from script analysis and character research to auditions and rehearsals, this is a long-overdue roadmap for the performer who knows that success in musical theatre means a lot more than just singing well.