Musical Theatre 2
Fall Semester | |||||
Unit Title | Getting to Know You | Vocal | Dance | Acting | Audition |
Time | 6 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | 3 weeks | |
Understandings | I will be able to develop safe warm up practices as applied to musical theatre. I will be able to develop examples in various genres of movement, acting, voice, and personal creativity. I will be able to develop professional audition techniques. I will be able to analyze the dramatic structure of musical theatre in various mediums and how they influence society. I will be able to employ the interdependence of theatrical elements. I will be able to depict and relate musical theatre as a reflection of life and culture. I will collaborate with all artistic partners in the musical theatre production. | I will collaborate with all artistic partners in the musical theatre production. I will be able to investigate the basic elements of written music and as it relates to musical theatre. I will be able to develop the vocal approach to various styles in musical theatre. I will understand the progression and evolution of musical theatre throughout history.
| I will be able to demonstrate body mechanics, (muscles, bones, and body posture), in relation to movement in dance. I will be able to explore pantomime as an art form in relation to non-verbal communication for characterization. I will be able to explore the differences between movement for characterization and choreographed dance sequences. I will be able to explore the various styles of dance in musical theatre I will be able to develop basic dance technique and terminology within different dance genres. I will investigate the progression and evolution of dance in musical theatre throughout history. | I will be able to analyze story structure and characterization within a musical. I will be able to analyze the meaning of the lyrics and character within the song and be able to compose new material. I will be able to describe and appraise personal, professional, and peer critique. I will analyze and investigate the progression and evolution of acting styles throughout history.
| I will develop the elements for a professional audition; resume, headshot, accompanist, musical cutting, song book, and etiquette. I will be able to describe and appraise by writing a critique for a live performance. |
TEKS | 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H, 2A, 2B, 4E, 4F | 2D, 1F, 5F, 2BE, 4CE, 4ABCD | 1BF, 1BC,2E, 2BC, 4CEm 4ABCD | 2C, 2F, 1C, 2E, 2G, 5B, 5C, 4ABCD | 1D,5A, 5C, 5E, 5F, 5G, 5D
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Spring semester | |
Unit Title | Class Performances |
Showcase or Whole Musical–18 weeks | |
Understandings | I will be able to develop the elements of the pre-production process: including audition, callbacks, and the roles of the production team. I will be able to analyze the music and my part for all music in the production. I will be able to analyze the choreography for the production. I will understand my music, dancing, and lines to facilitate a full run through of the production. I will be able to interpret the critiquing process within the production environment. I will be able to apply my knowledge of the production process in a live performance. I will be able to reflect and self evaluate my performance within the production process. |
TEKS | 1D, 2BC, 3ABC, 2DE, 1BC, 5BCD, 3D, 5A |