THTR 2523 - Musical Theatre Production

Description
Students will participate in rehearsals for live performances of an American musical. Singers/actors will be cast from auditions. Technical theatre assignments in stage management, lighting, scenery, costumes, makeup, and marketing will be assigned.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will:

Define and discuss physical, emotional, intellectual, and technical skills involved in a musical performance.
Uses musical theatre terminology effectively.
Rehearse, memorize and perform.
Construct scenery, including locating needed materials, lighting design and equipment adjustments, costuming, make up design, or marketing strategies.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics List
Auditions, character analysis, stage movement, musical score, lighting, scenery, sound operation, stage management, props, costumes, makeup, hair design, rehearsal process and expectations, deadlines, attendance.

Learning Activities
N/A

Assessments
Performers will complete a character analysis and keep a journal regarding work on character outside of rehearsals. Technical theatre personnel will assemble a portfolio of work on the musical and a journal regarding work completed outside of mandatory meeting times.

Grading guidelines
N/A