Musical Theatre Performance

Catalog description

This course gives students the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of acting as it pertains to musical theatre performance. Students will look at the history, style, and structure of musical theatre, and be able to analyze scores for meaning and interpretation, develop characters, prepare emotionally, and increase physical expression. Up-tempo and ballad solos as well as duets, trios, or quartets will be performed in class. An ensemble number with beginner’s choreography will also be explored and rehearsed in class. Three lecture hours per week.Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression.