THET 224 Musical Theatre Performance

This course serves as an overview of all the necessary skills needed in musical theatre performance. Topics include singing techniques, music reading and sight singing, choosing and performing audition material, working with musical directors and accompanists, acting the song, the business of musical theatre, and Broadway history from 1927 to present. Students will attend at least two professional musical theatre performances. The class will culminate in a public performance of class material.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Pre- or corequisite: MUSC 117 or MUSC 118

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Develop, rehearse and perform musical theater solos, duets, and ensemble numbers.
   
2. 2. Research musical characters for performance.
3. 3. Perform numbers of the standard musical repertoire.
4. 4. Apply vocal techniques in music reading and sight singing.
5. 5. Select and perform audition material.
   
6. 6. Understand audition etiquette when working with an accompanist.
   
7. 7. Create a detailed musical theater resume.
   
8. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional field and its requirements.
   
9. 9. Critique professional performers in the form of a paper.
   
10. 10. Understand Broadway history 1927-present.
    

Course Objectives

1. 1. Develop, rehearse and perform musical theater solos, duets, and ensemble numbers.
   
2. 2. Research musical characters for performance.
3. 3. Perform numbers of the standard musical repertoire.
4. 4. Apply vocal techniques in music reading and sight singing.
5. 5. Select and perform audition material.
   
6. 6. Understand audition etiquette when working with an accompanist.
   
7. 7. Create a detailed musical theater resume.
   
8. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional field and its requirements.
   
9. 9. Critique professional performers in the form of a paper.
   
10. 10. Understand Broadway history 1927-present.