Maricopa Community Colleges  MUP270   20022-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 11/27/01

MUP270  20022-99999

L+L

2 Credit(s)

5 Period(s)

Musical Theatre Workshop

Workshop in the study and performance of Musical Theatre repertoire. Including audition techniques, talent evaluation criticism, rehearsal techniques, vocal acting styles, stage movement, and performance. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: None.

Cross-References: THP270

 

 

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

 

MUP270  20022-99999

Musical Theatre Workshop

 

1.

Apply stage directions in performing a musical theatre role. (I)

2.

Display freedom of the body for the demands of stage movement. (II)

3.

Prepare and develop the role of assigned character. (III)

4.

Use clear articulation and enunciation in text of the role. (V)

5.

Perform improvisations. (V)

6.

Exhibit self-confidence in rehearsal and performance. (V)

7.

Use dramatics as applied in musical theatre. (V)

8.

Apply techniques for improving voice and musicianship. (V)

9.

Demonstrate an ability to study vocal score. (V)

10.

Apply skills for participation in assigned crews. (VI)

 

 

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

 

MUP270  20022-99999

Musical Theatre Workshop

 

 

I. Staging directions

A. Areas of stage

B. Marking the staging in score

II. Stage movement

A. Free body

1. Relaxation exercises

2. Movement to music

3. Body isolation exercises

B. Using mirror

C. Dance fundamentals

III. Developing character role

A. Study of story plot and characters

1. Study sketch

2. Relationship of characters

3. Period of history

4. Character development with story

B. Vocal coloring for character

IV. Vocal and musical improvement

A. Studying vocal score

1. Marking music

2. Identifying vocal problems

B. Vocal exercises

1. Tone

2. Breathing

3. Articulation/diction

V. Drama

A. Exercises

1. Improvisations

2. Concentration

3. Interaction with others

4. Energy

5. Focus

B. Self-confidence

1. Exercises

2. Performance

VI. Crews

A. Crew-head

1. Setting deadlines

2. Assigning duties

B. Following assigned duties

C. Progress reports

D. Preparing for performance

 

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