Updated in 2022, this Third Edition of Mastering College Musical Theatre Auditions will walk you through every step of the audition process, from figuring out where to audition and choosing audition material to deciding where to attend. Each chapter of "Mastering College Musical Theatre Auditions" focuses on a question central to the audition process with special sections for the student, teacher, and parent. We want to make sure our new edition reflects the many changes in our industry and the college audition process. In particular, we will explain how “type” has been used as a gatekeeping device and how discovering and celebrating one’s “essence“ as a performer allows space for greater equity. This updated third edition also includes an online companion with activities and resources. Reviews of previous editions: 5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for college musical theatre audition preparation! Reviewed on May 19, 2020 I purchased this book because my 17-year-old daughter plans on auditioning for musical theatre college programs this coming fall. One of the main reasons that I chose this book was because of the authors being exceptionally well-qualified to offer guidance on the musical theatre audition process given their backgrounds in teaching courses at musical theatre colleges, performing arts schools, national and international workshops, and being involved in audition coaching. Mastering College Musical Theatre Auditions has turned out to be incredibly enjoyable to read, and it is brimming with extremely beneficial information. It is well-organized, well-written, and is understandable even to someone like me, with no background in musical theatre whatsoever. I especially like how the book devotes its opening chapters to helping students really think through if they genuinely want to major in musical theatre and if so, knowing what type of program would likely be best suited for them. It does a fantastic job of systematically outlining how to choose material for auditions with several appendices regarding the steps to learning a new monologue or song, songs and monologues that are best for voice type, and of great importance, choosing material that is not overdone or inappropriate. Finally, the book masterfully walks the reader through what to expect on audition day with extremely useful strategies on how to best approach it. I have read other books on the musical theatre audition process, but without a doubt, I have found this one to be the most useful, and my daughter and I continue to refer to it on a regular basis. I highly recommend this book --it is a must for any parent/student/teacher wishing to make sense of the somewhat daunting process of musical theatre college auditions! "While resources exist that proffer advice for music theater auditions, many do not pertain specifically to those for college admission. David Sisco and Laura Josepher, who between then hold degrees in vocal performance, musical theater, and educational theater, offer guidance on a wide range of topics relevant to the college music theater applicant. The authors speak not only to students, but also to parents and teachers who are usually involved in the process... "The college application process has grown highly competitive, and students look for any edge to make themselves stand out in the audition pool. Mastering College Musical Theatre Auditions contains useful tools for prospective music theater majors, particularly when consulted in conjunction with the advice of parents and teachers. Students who are contemplating a college degree in music theater should investigate this volume." Debra Greschner Journal of Singing (January/February 2018)