1. Musical theater auditions -- Finding and choosing the right song for your audition -- Who said musical theater actors can't act? -- Defining sixteen bars -- The condition of your music -- Before the audition -- You've arrived! -- During the audition -- After the audition -- The pianist -- Vocal training -- Dance training -- 2. Acting monologues -- The monologue process -- Finding a monologue -- Preparing the text -- Creating the scene -- Getting it up on its feet -- During the audition -- Exploration exercises -- Monologues to avoid -- 3. Practical information for actors -- Resumes -- Headshots -- Getting experience -- Representation -- Actors' equity association -- Resources -- Actors' taxes -- In conclusion.