Igor Portnoi
Musical Actor, Top level musical and acting coach, Host of the show
Master class : A musical theatre artist: A singing actor or an acting singer?
CANADA
What skills must a musical theatre artist constantly develop to always be at their best?
Igor Portnoi Musical theatre artist: "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Russians on Broadway", "Ragtime", "The Phantom of the Opera", etc.
Teacher, presenter.
Communication between a performer and the audience in a musical; techniques for engaging with the public.
How to convey emotion.
How to create a vivid stage persona. Techniques for character and role development. Body work, non-verbal methods, and acting skills.
Selecting material.
How an artist can choose a repertoire that best showcases their strengths.
The skill of blending different singing techniques.
How to succeed in an audition.
Specifics of auditions in the USA, Canada, and Russia.
Contemporary trends in musical theatre.