The contributions of composers, lyricists, and librettists, as well as directors, choreographers, and designers, are explored. Audio and video material are employed. Includes vocal coaching, r sum writing, musical theatre scene study. Videotape used for critical analysis of progress. Continuation of MTR220 concentrating on technical expertise, as well as historical knowledge.
Content varies from semester to semester.
The historical development of musical theatre dance, its relation to the fields of drama and music, including styles of Agnes deMille, Bob Fosse, Michael Kidd, Jerome Robbins, Michael Bennett, and others. Gilbert and Sullivan to Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein to Jonathan Larson analyzed. Students learn to adapt their vocal styles to suit the performance of the various musical genres. Texts from the classical and contemporary repertory are explored. Emphasis on the integration of performance techniques.