AboutPaul B. Crook Expertise I am qualified to answer questions regarding acting styles (including both straight and musical theatre), audition techniques, directorial questions, script analysis, casting, script selection, and theatre curricula. I cannot answer questions regarding acting/directing for TV or Film, technical theatre, theatre/stage management, theatre history, or dramaturgy. Please do not ask questions regarding homework, as I will not answer those.
Experience I have worked professionally as an actor and director at various theatres around the country for fifteen years. I have worked with outdoor theatres, dinner theatres, and Shakespeare Festivals. I currently serve as the acting/directing professor at Louisiana Tech University.
Organizations Southeastern Theatre Confrerence and Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival
Publications SOUTHERN THEATRE, SETC News, five original scripts (two 10 minute, two one act, one full-length) produced
Education/Credentials I hold an MFA in Theatre from the University of Alabama and a BS degree in Language Arts from the University of Alabama.
Awards and Honors Druid Arts Awards for Theatre Practitioner of the Year and Theatre Educator of the Year; T. Earle Johnson Award
Expert: Paul B. Crook Date: 5/21/2008 Subject: Competition Piece
Question I am going to do a acting competition, doing a solo musical piece. I am looking for a song from a musical I could preform. I am a 17 year old tenor, and have a pretty good belting voice, even on some higher notes. I can also sing baritone, and some bass, but preferably tenor or baritone. I also am a dancer, so I can do a tap or jazz dancing number. Last year I did All I Need Is The Girl from Gyspy, so that might give you an idea of what my range is. Any help is appreciated. Thank you!
Answer Hi, Brent!
If you are looking for something that allows you to belt, you might look at "I Love to Cry at Weddings" from SWEET CHARITY. If you want more of a down-tempo song that allows you to act more during it, then I would suggest "Tomorrow Belongs to Me" from CABARET.
