Workshop for musical theater accompanists

[tclear]

Hi,
  I'm a Chicago pianist, wondering if there is any interest
in workshops specifically for musical theater pianists:
 How to play for auditions,
 Rehearsals,
 Shows.

  I've been guest artist at several universities, and have
not seen this on the curriculum.
  Viva la musique!
 tom clear

[brahms4me]

I've had the opportunity to play many musical theater productions - that's where I learned to vamp and improvise.  Auditions were quite interesting . . . to say the least.  I don't know if there are any workshops but it sure wouldn't be a bad idea.  Oftentimes pianists/accompanists go into these situations not knowing what to expect and can get blindsided - especially by the egos of those auditioning and the oftentimes uprepardeness of the autioneer.  Perhaps a separate discussion here would get the ball rolling.  I'd be more than happy to relate some of my experiences - good and bad - in order to help anyone interested in pursuing this avenue of work.  Just a thought.

[slobone]

I think accompanying is great experience for any pianist. Teaches you sight-reading, improvising (when the sight reading isn't working), people skills, and most importantly humility.