2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 26, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

THR 133 - Musical Theater I


Description: The study and performance of works from the musical theatre repertory, including musical comedy, reviews, operetta and basic vocal and movement skills. Theatre attendance and/or assistance in college productions required.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Acting basics
  2. Musical analysis
  3. Lyrics and libretto
  4. Elements of storytelling
  5. Character analysis
  6. Song Phrasing
  7. Staging, Rehearsal and Performance
  8. Musical theatre styles
  9. The acting profession
  10.  Auditioning

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Define and use musical theater terminology. (1-3)
  2. Sing, act and move for musical theater. (1, 3-7)
  3. Rehearse, memorize and perform solos, duets/trios. (1-8)
  4. Sing and/or Dance in production numbers (6)
  5. Select, memorize and rehearse audition songs. (6-10)
  6. Analyze live musicals. (2,8)
  7. Perform before a live audience with self-confidence. (1-10)