A concise handbook for those who want to learn more about light opera, this book discusses Viennese operetta, English comic opera, French opera bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela. Includes detailed information on how to prepare and perform roles with stylistic and musical sensitivity and to deliver spoken dialogue and choreography with confidence. Produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, all books in the So You Want to Sing series feature online supplemental materials available on their website.