Musical Theater Performance Workshop

Course Overview

Musical Theater Performance Workshop is an exploration of musical theater in a studio workshop setting. Students will the study the work of the actor/singer/dancer and use their gained knowledge to develop as performers. As this is a workshop course, students will prepare material for in-class work, critique, and presentations. An overview of musical theater history and repertoire will be covered, as well as basic audition techniques. The class will give a final public showcase performance at the end of the workshop, consisting of solos, small groups, and ensembles.

Course Objectives

Study the process of learning a song vocally
Study the process of learning a song through music and lyric analysis
Study the development of a character through research and lyric analysis
Use the body in a free and relaxed way to enhance storytelling
Presentation of a solo song
Performance of staged showcase

Student Learning Outcomes

To utilize tools to aid in the learning of new songs
To develop techniques for auditioning and performing
To learn and communicate with musical theater terminology
To build musical theater repertoire appropriate to each student’s age and developmental level
To discover, define, and discuss the physical, emotional, intellectual, and technical skills involved with musical theater performance
To participate in class through a workshop environment, as well as in a rehearsal format
To perform in a final public performance showcase