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Musical Theatre Program 2016-17 Student Handbook 1 DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH OUR VISION The Department of Theatre seeks to be a place where students and faculty learn, grow, explore, discover, and innovate. It is a community of artists and scholars committed to transformative education, academic and creative endeavor. OUR MISSION The Department of Theatre’s faculty of artists and scholars provides academic training, engaged learning, and creative exploration for prepared students who wish to pursue careers in theatre and related fields or advanced graduate education. The Department is committed to the highest standards of excellence, embraces equity and diversity, and promotes personal wellness and responsibility. It supports the kind of teaching, creative work, scholarship, and service which seek to make a positive difference. MUSICAL THEATRE PROGRAM GOALS The primary goal of the BFA Musical Theater program is to prepare student actor/singer/dancers to enter the professional world of the Musical Theater by providing them the opportunity to learn, practice and grow the skills required in all primary aspects of the Theater: Acting/Singing/Dancing, in a setting that promotes professional behavior and strives for standards of excellence that would be expected in the professional theatrical community. In addition to basic working skills, the student in this program will also acquire a more encompassing theater education in both practice, theory, and history as well as a broad pallet of state required minimum standards of general education that will allow the student to become an informed member of the creative community, and the world at large. 2 DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE CORE CLASSES In order to be a well-rounded member of the theatrical community, we believe that it is essential the Musical Theatre Student go off into the world with an understanding of Theater History, as well as the technical aspects of the workings of a both a play and a theater. It is also important for the working professional to be able to relate the immediate tasks of the play to its place in the context of the community, and the world. With this in mind, the Musical Theatre faculty firmly supports the notion of the Department of Theatre that while we work to master the technical performance aspects, the young artist must be informed in all aspects of theater to become a viable, informed artist. UNIVERSITY OF UTAH GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS The Musical Theatre Program of Department of Theatre believes in the strength of the well-rounded and informed graduate. While Musical Theatre Program essentials are delivered to the student with the detail and seriousness of a conservatory program, we are equally committed to the broader educational platform that makes the artist an informed citizen of the world able to converse and understand many current and historical topics. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES POLICY In order to take advantage of the full range of the MTP studies, students are advised that the rigorous course load coupled with possible casting will make it difficult for a student to be engaged in outside activities. We ask each and every student to consider the amount of time this course of study requires to make progress necessary to become a professional artist. Students are urged to BE CAREFUL with outside time commitments. MTP GUARANTEE TO ALL STUDENTS: A SENSE OF SAFETY AND WELL-BEING The Musical Theatre Program of the Department of Theatre believes in the right of every student to flourish to his or her own ability at his or her own tempo. We support each and every student in his/her endeavor to find their path forward and will not tolerate unsupportive behavior from fellow students. Bullying and negative comments have become increasingly prevalent in the contemporary world of social media with no filters for kindness, compassion and decency. Students engaged in shaming individuals either privately or publicly, mocking, physical aggressiveness, and/or negative social media posts will be referred to the Dean of Students for disciplinary action possibly resulting in dismissal from the program. 3 Grievances should be handled personally and professionally. Anyone with a grievance toward faculty, staff or peers, are encouraged to first try to resolve the problem directly with those involved. If a grievance cannot be resolved on a personal level then seeking a higher authority maybe appropriate. In Production based grievances the chain would be Stage manager, Director, Program Chair (producer). Each show elects a deputy who may be used for those wishing to remain anonymous. Academic grievances should be directed to instructor, program head, Departmental Chair, the Dean of Student Affairs. http://www.regulations.utah.edu/academics/6-400.html EXPECTATON of PROFESSIONALISM Professional demeanor and discipline are expected in every training, classroom, rehearsal, or performance related activity. Your behavior today is your professional reputation tomorrow. Professional demeanor means: 1. Attendance in class and on time assignments are as important as at rehearsals, costume and wig fittings, and all production calls. In the theater, consider that attendance is mandatory. 2. Come to class or rehearsal before the appointed time, warmed up and ready to work. It is your job to be prepared and ready to work at the appointed hour, in appropriate working attire. Appropriate attire will depend on the project. If you have questions about what's appropriate, ASK. For instance, flip-flops are never appropriate attire. 3. Get out of costumes before greeting guests in the theater. 4. Leave rehearsal and dressing room spaces neat and clean. 5. NO TALKING in rehearsal or class that is not about the class or rehearsal. And NO CELL PHONE activity. RESPECT: Everyone in every job is equally important and should be given the respect born of empathy for your fellow artist. BEHAVE: Distracting, disruptive or destructive behavior will not be tolerated. ALL electronic devices will be turned off in both class and rehearsal unless a professor allows note taking on them or other references made to them. BE EARLY and BE PREPARED ONLY YOU CAN REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL BY TAKING RISKS AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARD OF WORK. BE PROACTIVE IN EXPECTING PROFESSIONALISM IN YOURSELF AND OTHERS. 4 Voice Area All students in the Musical Theatre Program must complete: 1. Four semesters of lower division Private Applied Voice Lessons, THEA 2011 and four semesters of upper division, THEA 4011. These courses are an individual study of applied voice, vocal literature, musical styles and performance focusing specifically on techniques for musical theatre singing. Weekly private lessons nurture the development of vocal technique and are a vital part of the course of study. Master classes provide solo performance opportunities in a group forum. A minimum of five clock-hours per week of practice outside of private instruction is required. Students are entitled to fourteen (14) 45-minute lessons per semester, 2 of which may be group master classes. Each semester the student will build their repertoire through the preparation and performance of three songs from the musical theatre canon, and one song from classical vocal repertoire. Significant personal preparation is required outside of class time. All students will be assigned a teacher according to voice type. The student may request, in writing, to change teachers only once in the 4 years of study. The primary goal of the instructor of this course is to help students improve their singing technique. Both THEA 2011 and 4011 are offered in the summer semester. 2. Two semesters of Music Theory THEA 1714 and 1715. This course is a series of two in which students learn the fundamentals of music theory in order to improve their ability to read and write musical notation; and develop their ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. In this introductory course, the instructor will address fundamental aural, sightsinging, and compositional skills using listening and written exercises. Building on this foundation, the course will progress to include more creative and analytical tasks. 3. One semester of Vocal Performance Workshop, THEA 2012. This course addresses fundamentals of voice and speech as they pertain to Musical Theatre. In this first course, students will study the anatomy, physiology, and care of the voice in an effort to provide the student with a greater understanding of the singing process and promote lifelong vocal health. Students will also learn techniques to avoid injuries such as laryngitis and benign vocal lesions. Laryngitis (a generic term for inflammation or irritation of the laryngeal tissues) is the bane of performers and professionals who depend on their voice for their art and livelihood. Whenever there is inflammation of the vocal fold epithelium, there is an effect on voice quality and strength. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that can cause laryngitis, identify the symptoms of laryngitis, and learn preventative measures. 5 Extra Curricular Vocal Study 1 Often students want to continue their voice study during the summer semester. THEA 2011 and 4011 are both offered through the University in the summer semester. A student may register for this class and receive credit toward graduation. 2 If a student wishes to study with a private teacher outside of the University, a list of preferred teachers will be offered. Although this list contains suggestions of qualified voice teachers, it should not be considered exhaustive. 3 No University credit will be given for private study. MTP ACTING AREA MTP ACTING 1220 Freshman Fall MWF 3:05 - 5pm Acceptance into the Musical Theatre Program required. Introduces students to elements of acting through the use of the self as a basis for investigation and discovery. The course focuses on the introduction of acting process and exploration of the self in creating character through movement and game playing. Focus is on elements of acting as applied to exercises, improvisation. MTP ACTING 1230 Freshman Spring MWF This course completes the second half of the initial acting training for the MTP. Our primary focus will be on understanding and conveying the meaning of text. At the conclusion of the course, it is anticipated that students will be able to discuss, rehearse, and perform short poems, scenes and speeches using basic terminology (beats, given circumstances, subtext etc.) as a foundation and be able to utilize them in their own work and the fostering of others’ work. They will also understand and have a basic mastery of being able to play an action in pursuit of an objective VOICE AND TEXT 3030 Sophomore Fall T-TH 3:05 - 5 This course is an exploration of language as one of the actor's primary means of communication and expression. Students will investigate the complex interaction of body, breath, sound and speech as they analyze, rehearse and perform text. This course will help the student find breathe support and address proper diction and pronunciation 6 MTP ACTING 2220 Sophomore Spring Emphasizes an exploration of various methodologies for the actor in the regional theatre. The focus is on physically engaged and objective oriented approaches within monologue and scene work. Areas of exploration also include work on integrating the breath, body, and the voice within the acting process. INTRO TO STUDIO 2014 Sophmore Spring MW This course will give the student the foundation for examining a musical play; extracting the details of time, place, situation, character analysis etc. from the text, preparing the student to succeed in the first Studio course. MTP STUDIO I 3657 Junior fall M - W 10:40 - 12:30 Solo song interpretation. The student will learn how to take a song apart to find the character in the text, situation of the play, and how to present the character's journey to the audience. This course will give the student the tools to bring a song and scene to life for an audience. MTP STUDIO II 3658 Junior spring M - W 10:40 - 12:30 Duets and Small scenes. The students will learn to apply what they learned in the first Studio class to work with partners in scenes and to learn how we move from spoken dialogue into song. MTP AUDITION TECH 3654 Junior spring 2pm - 3:55 The student will learn how to formulate a resume and choose material for different types of Musical Theatre auditions. The student will practice these songs in the Performance Workshop and the course will culminate with a Final Audition for Industry professionals. MTP STUDIO III 4655 Senior Fall T- TH 12:25 - 3:20 Ensemble scene/song. In this Studio class the students will learn to work as an ensemble, in both scene work, dance numbers, and how the ensemble works together with solo speakers in a scene to build a play. They will learn the parts of a play and how they are used in the storytelling process. This course is often the building block for the Senior Project. MTP STUDIO IV 4656 Senior Spring T-TH 2 - 5 This Final Studio Class is for the students to use the tools they have learned in the course of their Musical Theater study to build their own play. They will select a small musical. Thru committee assignments, they will be responsible for all the elements of the production process such as assembling costumes, sets and an atmosphere with the goal of telling the story of the play. This course will have 5 7 production performances as the final. The students must be available for the predetermined evening and weekend technical rehearsals. There will be at least one possibly two depending on type and size of the project, faculty mentors and advisors. PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP Laboratory 2652/3, 3562/3, 4652/3 FRIDAYS 10:45- 12:40 This class is required for all MTP majors very semester for 4 years. It functions as the LAB for all the practical theater courses. It meets once a week in the black-box theater PAB 115 . This is the opportunity in a performance-based art form to practice the skills and handle the nerves of standing in front of an audience to tell stories. At scheduled intervals throughout each semester the different acting, singing and dance classes present the material they work on to the rest of the MTP student body. These classes are mandatory. MTP Dance Area All students will take core dance five days a week for 4 years to improve body alignment, stamina and technique. This course is offered in three levels. On the first day of each semester MTP students will be place in the appropriate level for their current ability. While it is hoped that all students advance to the 4650/1 level, some advancement is required to graduate. If you begin, as a freshmen, in 2650/1 you will be expected to move up to at least the 3650/1 level by your 4th year of study. If you begin in the 3650/1 level, you will be expected to reach the 4650/1 level by your 4th year of study. You will receive instruction on a rotating basis from the full faculty of Core Dance Teachers. Basic Core Dance 2650/1 MWF 9-10:30; T-TH 8-9:25 The first level is for students with little or no prior dance experience. It is designed to teach the vocabulary and give them the tools to succeed as a singer who moves in the Musical Theatre. The student may take this course for up to 6 semesters. To graduate they must have progressed enough to take the 3650/1 level by their senior year. Intermediate Core Dance 3650/1 MWF 9-10:30; T-TH 8-9:25 The Mid-level course is for students with some dance training and some knowledge of the vocabulary. This level is designed to build confidence in finding and knowing how to center their weight, being able, by this level to move away from the center in all directions and to turn around the center. The student may take this course for up to 6 semesters. If a student begins their MTP tenure at this level it is expected that they will advance to the 4650/1 level by their senior year. 8 Upper Division 4650/1 MWF 9-10:30; T-TH 8-9:25 The upper division course is designed to improve and advance basic technique as well as provide maintenance for an advanced technique. This course may be taken up to 8 semesters. Musical Theater Dance I and II 3659/60 T-Th 9:40 - 10:30 Junior and Senior: Fall and Spring This dance course explores the different styles typically used in the Musical Theatre. The student will learn to recognize, pickup and perform styles from Fosse to Strohman. This course must be taken for 4 semesters but may be taken for 8. Principals of Choreography 3661 Junior Spring This course is meant to teach anyone dancing in the Musical Theatre the techniques and tools of putting dances together. It will be useful to all who have to learn the language of staging and how movement can enhance and illuminate the art of storytelling in the Musical Theatre. This course will be especially helpful for a dancer who aspires to be a Dance Captain or ultimately to explore the craft of choreography Attendance Core Dance After 5 absences your grade will be affected as follows: And A will be given to a student who shows profound progress or otherwise manages to surprise the instructors by what their technical growth, intuition, engagement or other unknowable attribute. Otherwise: Maximum grade wth 6 absences = B+ 7 absences = B 8 absences = B9 absences = C+ 10 absences = C 11 absences = C12 absences = D 3 tardies are excused, each additional tardy will equal 1/3 of an absence. 3 observation days are excused, each additional observation day will equal 1/3 of an absence. (Extenuating circumstances for additional observation days will need to be cleared by the faculty) 3 Doctors notes are excused, each additional Doctor note will be considered an absence. (Extenuating circumstances for medical issues will need to be cleared by the faculty ie. Mono, Tonsillitis) 9 Students in the cast or crew of a school or PTC production are excused from core dance class during “tech week”. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of the dates of “tech week.” That student will then be excused for class only on the mornings following a late night tech rehearsal. Extra Credit will be given to those who have been cast in a show and still attend their core dance class. One absence will be omitted for each class attended during “tech week.” If you have doubts about your health, chronic or recent injuries, or other physical limitations that could affect your attendance or ability to dance, consult with the instructor before beginning class. When a student seeks medical treatment for an injury or is sick, the student should inform the instructor by email of the nature of the illness and the treatment recommended. If the treatment limits the student’s ability to participate in class, the student should provide the doctor’s written instructions to the instructor. The student should not dance against medical advice; the student should not take medication to mask pain in order to dance. Doing so can lead to more serious injury and risks the student’s health. Nevertheless, in the case of injury the student must attend and observe all classes unless physically unable to do so (e.g. due to hospitalization). Theater Dance Styles After two absences your grade will drop a third of a letter grade just as in Core Dance. Engagement (For all dance classes) Participate fully in class with focus and attention Keeps conversation to a minimum/does not distract others Visibly attentive posture while learning a combination Willingness to attempt the exercises Takes corrections respectfully Applies corrections Learns from peers’ corrections Asks questions respectfully Does not give up when unable to execute a movement Evaluation Methods and Criteria (for all dance classes) Student evaluation is based on ATTENDANCE ENGAGEMENT 10 Ability to make progress in the execution of the movements Ability to assimilate and execute the exercises Demonstrate an understanding of dance vocabulary Students will succeed in this course if they have good attendance, the exercises are completed to the best of their ability, and the student shows progress, initiative, enthusiasm, artistry, and a thorough knowledge/understanding of the concepts and terms involved. Attire Core Dance Class Students are expected to wear appropriate dance attire with appropriate shoes. Ballet tights and/or sweat warm-ups are acceptable as well as leotards, work out shirts, tank tops and fitted shirts. Ballet or jazz soft shoes or dance sneakers are the preferred choices in footwear. * It is optimal to practice in class with the footwear you will actually be dancing in at an audition or in a show. No chewing gum Tie loose hair back Turn off your cell phone Water bottles only on the dance floor at barre Theatre Dance Form fitting dance wear to show off lines and not restrict movement. Please have jazz shoes, character shoes and tap shoes for class. 11 Departmental Productions WHY WE CHOOSE SHOWS IN THE MTP What follows is the list of criteria employed in the selection of the MTP productions. Based on these criteria, students are welcome to submit suggestions at the end of the Spring semester for consideration for the next season in the Fall. 1. Does the considered show offer the greatest number students opportunities for growth and development as artists. A.) How many student actors can be involved. B.) Does the play push student experience in the areas of voice, acting and dance and allow them to perform with confidence and skill? 2.) Does the play offer age appropriate roles? We are looking for shows with the greatest number of age appropriate roles. Adult roles will be cast from Guest Artists, Faculty and related communities. 3.) Does the play enlighten and illuminate the human condition. Does the play have a story to tell our audience that is within reach of our students, our audience and the community. 4.) Does the play offer the possibility to expand the boundaries of the current program by its involvement with other programs in other spaces and give our students heretofore unavailable resources and benefits. Does the choice of play reflect positively on the program thereby increasing its audience base and reputation both locally and on the national scale. 5.) What are the reasonable set, costume, band, special effect requirements regarding student designer opportunities and budget. YEARLY PRODUCTIONS Musical Theatre Program Productions in the Department of Theatre consist of: 1 Fall Musical in the Marriott Center for Dance 1 Spring Musical in the Babcock Theatre 1 Senior Workshop production in PAB 115 THEA 4656 12 Participation in departmental productions is the realization of the training offered by the Musical Theatre Program. Each season is carefully considered based on the current student body. As a conservatory based, BFA program, performance is an essential part of achieving practice in the desired learning outcome. These opportunities will be given to the entire MTP student body through their course work, regardless of skill level, in the weekly performance practice during the Performance Workshop (THEA 2652/3, 3652/3, 4652/3). Students who evidence the ability to assimilate the training the Program offers will have the additional experience of being cast in the MTP Productions. All Program Majors are required to audition for each production and if cast, to perform*. *Exceptions may be entertained for appropriate, defensible reasons. Auditions will be held in the SPRING. But, typically, additional Call Backs may be held again prior to a production to replace students for various reasons. Being cast in a departmental production, as part of your academic curriculum takes precedent over any outside production. Casting is at the discretion of the director and reflects the concept and the needs of the play. If you are not being cast, perhaps you should consider the strength of your audition, the artistic vision of the director and student progress. Auditions, rehearsals and production performances will be conducted on a professional model. Rehearsals at the University of Utah are generally conducted after school hours from 6 to 10, M - F with a 6-8 hour call on Saturday. The time period of a production will be different depending on when a musical falls in the Departmental season, but it is at the director's discretion to begin earlier than the semester or work Equity days through a break period such as Fall or Spring Break If a student is not cast in a departmental production and would like to audition for an outer departmental production they are encouraged to do so. However, in order to be cast while a student in the MTP they must request permission. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) The criteria for approval for an outside production will be: GPA of 3.0 95% attendance record in all departmental course work. Permission of Course teachers and Department Head. Signing of a contract with the MTP that lays out the course responsibilities and obligations of the student and department. Upon show completion, you will need to submit an Essay to the Program head detailing the experience and what you learned. Everyone who works outside the department while a student reflects on the department itself. Utmost professionalism is expected for any student when working outside the department. Application for an exception does not guarantee that it will be granted. 13 CONTRACT for MTP Students Who wish to Accept Outside Productions 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) Any student who wishes to accept outside departmental productions must consult all instructors and devise a plan for possible missed classes and work. The instructor must be made aware of all possible class conflicts and absences. Every instructor must provide the student with a letter of consent and stating his or her willingness to work with the student. Any student who desires to accept outer departmental productions must accept responsibility that this outside work is in ADDITION to their academic responsibilities. Any student working out side the Department of Theater must understand and agree that he/she represents the Musical Theatre Program and conduct herself with that responsibility. Upon completion of the outside work, the student will prepare “Lessons Learned” from the work to be turned in to the department head and presented at Dem Lab. Name of Student_____________________________ Title of Show________________________________ Producing Venue_____________________________ Rehearsal Dates______________________________ Performance Dates____________________________ GPA________________________________________ COURSES / list possible conflicts (attach additional documents from every course if necessary) ________________________________ Instructor Consent____________________ ________________________________ Instructor Consent____________________ ________________________________ Instructor Consent_____________________ ________________________________ Instructor Consent_____________________ ________________________________ Instructor Consent_____________________ ________________________________ Instructor Consent_____________________ I, , understand the above requirements for taking on the additional outside work, and I agree to them. Acceptance Granted______________________________ 14 DATE ___________ MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – THEATRE (MTP) EMPHASIS MTP acceptance is by AUDITION ONLY. Students must earn a grade of a “C” or better in all required major courses. FRESHMAN YEAR FALL THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 1160 (1) Production: Babcock THEA 1220 (3) 1st Year Acting ATP/MTP THEA 1713 (3) Script Analysis THEA 1714 (3) Music Theory I for MTP THEA 2011 (1) Private Voice for MTP I SPRING THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 1170 (1) Production: Lab THEA 1230 (3) 1st Year Acting for MTP/ATP THEA 1715 (3) Music Theory II for MTP THEA 2011 (1) Private Voice for MTP I (R) THEA 2652 (1) Performance & Critique Workshop WRTG 2010 (3) THEA 2653 (1) Performance & Critique Workshop THEA 2713 (3) Theatre and Theory QA MATH (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 17 TOTAL CREDITS: 17 (R) SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 2011 (1) Private Voice for MTP I (R) THEA 2012 (3) Vocal Perf Seminar I THEA 3030 (3) Voice and Text for MTP THEA 3652 (1) Perf & Crit Workshop THEA 3720 (3) Hist. of Theatre (CW) OR THEA 3725 (3) Hist. of Theatre Honors (CW) GE Requirement (3) SPRING THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 1550 (5) Scenography THEA 2011 (1) Private Voice for MTP I (R) THEA 2014 (3) Intro to Studio Classes THEA 2220 (3) 2nd Year Acting for ATP THEA 3653 (1) Perf & Critique Wkshp (R) THEA 3740 (3) Hist. of Mus. Theatre TOTAL CREDITS: 18 TOTAL CREDITS: 16 JUNIOR YEAR FALL SPRING THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 3110 (3) Beginning Stage THEA 3654 (3) Audition Techniques for Directing MTP THEA 3657 (3) MTP Studio I: Solo THEA 3658 (3) MTP Studio II: Song Interp. Duets/Small Scenes THEA 3659 (1) MTP Dance I (R) THEA 3660 (1) MTP Dance II (R) THEA 4011 (1) Private Voice for MTP II THEA 3661 (2) Principles of (R) Choreography THEA 4652 (1) Performance & THEA 4011 (1) Private Voice for MTP II Critique Wrkshp (R) (R) GE Requirement (3) THEA 4653 (1) Performance & Critique GE Requirement (3) Wrkshp (R) 15 GE Requirement TOTAL CREDITS: 17 TOTAL CREDITS: 16 SENIOR YEAR FALL THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 3659 (1) MTP Dance I (R) THEA 4011 (1) Private Voice for MTP II SPRING THEA ____ (2) MTP Core Dance* THEA 3660 (1) MTP Dance II (R) THEA 4011 (1) Private Voice for MTP II (R) (R) THEA 4652 (1) Performance & Critique Wrkshp (R) THEA 4655 (3) MTP Studio III: Sung Scenes GE Requirement (3) BD Requirement (3) BD Requirement (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 17 16 THEA 4653 (1) Performance & Critique Wrkshp (R) THEA 4656 (3) MTP Senior Workshop GE Requirement (3) BD Requirement (3) TOTAL CREDITS: 14