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Musical Theatre Grade 11 and 12 Rooms: Auditorium, 108, 112 Vocal Room, Cafeteria Teachers: Mr. Blakey (drama), Ms. Marsh (dance), Ms. Riedstra (vocal) This course covers the triple model using vocal singing, dance and acting practices. You will be responsible for participating as a group and working individually in these three areas. The course will work towards a major production performance in mid April. Your final mark will be 70% based on the year’s work (including 10 % December exam) and 30% based on the final culminating activity. The year looks like this: What is Musical Theatre? introduction to the course and each other Training the Instrument three rotations between music, dance, and drama begin the field work for our production, exploring production roles Setting the Stage read through the script, audition for major roles, choosing/researching/ presenting production roles, gain performing experience through performance practice, (The Rosedale Revue, The Auction) Getting it together Rehearse for the musical (includes 3 Saturday practices, after school rehearsals, lunch and mornings). You will be required to devote substantial personal time to the production role responsibility (costumes, lights, sets, props, etc.) The Performance final dress rehearsals every night after March break, a three day run with four performances (April) and the strike and clean up the week after the show. Culminating Activity mini musical production / scene study and history of musical theatre lectures The year’s work is broken down into four areas: Knowledge and Understanding knowledge of technical skills, historical information, production theory, safety, conventions of the art forms, terminology and vocabulary of the art forms Application improvisation, creativity, team work, demonstration of technical skills in three areas, rehearsal and performance skills, transfer of knowledge and skills to new contexts, making connections Communication quality of performance for different purposes, verbal and non verbal expression, writing skills, rehearsal /performance etiquette, organization, expression of ideas, Thinking critical thinking, reflection, analysis, problem solving, processing, planning, Our Goals in Music Theatre receive training in three different areas; dance, drama and vocal music learn how to care for one’s body – the performer’s instrument gain confidence through taking part in daily practice, presentation, and larger productions instill a sense of responsibility and discipline through daily practice both as an individual and as a team player integrate and relate the three disciplines gain a repertoire that is widely accepted and recognized in the professional theatre community explore the history and cultural significance of the repertoire chosen for the year and to discover the rich history of the art form think critically about the skills learned in the course and how they are transferable to other areas of one’s life and education. Learning - through research, planning and practice - the production elements required to produce a fully-mounted musical for a public audience Expectations: be in attendance at all times and be on time for class and rehearsals change into proper rehearsal clothes and wear proper footwear as required tie up your hair, remove all jewelry and gum each class and rehearsal participate to your fullest ability cooperate and respect the people and property around you bring your journal, script, music score, a binder, a pen, and paper to each class complete assignments and homework as assigned hand in all assignments on time attend extra rehearsals at lunch, on the weekends (3 Saturdays), in the morning and after school as required for performances and productions help with costumes, makeup, sets, props, front of house, lighting, publicity, etc. as required and assigned set up rehearsal space before each rehearsal period/class and strike the set at the end of each rehearsal/class help in the striking and cleanup after the production Evaluation: Practical tests, singing, dancing and acting Rehearsal and Performance skills Written Exam and History tests Journal/ Log