HS Musical Theatre 4

Fall Semester

I will be able to lead safe warm-up practices as applied to musical theatre.

I will be able to create examples of movement, acting, voice, and personal creativity with various genres.

I will be able to lead and model the process of a professional musical theatre audition

I will be able to develop the dramatic structure of musical theatre in various mediums and how they influence society.

I will be able to model the interdependence of theatrical elements.

I will be able to collaborate effectively with all artistic partners in a musical theatre production.

I will be able to defend musical theatre as a reflection of life and culture.

I will model the parts of the voice and be able to use my voice safely and effectively

I will be able to apply the elements of written music and as it relates to musical theatre

I will be able to model the various vocal styles in musical theatre

I will justify the progression and evolution of musical theatre throughout history

I will be able to model body mechanics, (muscles, bones, and body posture), in relation to movement in dance.

I will be able to create pantomime in relation to nonverbal communication for characterization.

I will be able to create examples modeling the differences between movement for characterization and choreographed dance sequences.

I will be able to create dance sequences using various styles of dance in musical theatre

I will be able to create sequences modeling basic dance terminology and technique within different dance genres.

I will know the progression and evolution of dance in musical theatre through out history.

I will be able to create, sustain, and model a believable character within a musical

I will be able to analyze the meaning of the lyrics and character within the song and collaboratively compose new material

I will be able to defend and compare personal, professional, and peer critique

I will justify the progression and evolution of acting styles throughout history

I will be able to create an audition portfolio to include a resume, headshot, and song book

I will be able to defend and compare by writing a critique for a live performance

I will be able to model the audition etiquette including communication, attire, and breadth of skills

Spring Semester

Class Performances (Showcase or Musical)

Songs taught, dances taught, staging, run-throughs, dress rehearsals, show and Post-production

I will be able to model the elements of the pre-production process: including audition, callbacks, and the roles of the production team

I will be able to model the music and sing my part for all music in the production

I will be able to model choreography for the production.

I will be able to perform my blocking, as well as model sustained and believable characterization throughout the performance

I will model the music, dancing, and lines to facilitate a full run through of the production

I will be able to model the critiquing process within the production environment.

I will be able to apply my knowledge of the production process to a live performance.

I will be able to reflect and evaluate the production process as a whole.