THEA262
Performing Musical Theater
Subject code
THEA
Course Number
262
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
J. Morris
Course Long Title
Performing Musical Theater
Cross Listed Courses
Description
This course is a combination of theory and practice, which examines the history of musical theater, from the Golden Age of musicals to today, and emphasizes this American contribution to the social, literary and performing arts, while also introducing students to the process of embodying character while singing. The goal of this course is to help students better appreciate, analyze, and evaluate musical theatre and its performance practices through the use of required reading, videos of live performances as well as discussions of compositional and vocal techniques used for each work studied. The performance aspect of this course will be highlighted with a participation in a live or online final presentation at the end of the semester. No previous stage or singing experience necessary.
Modes of Inquiry
Creative Process and Production [CP], Analysis and Critique [AC]
Writing Credit
No writing credit
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude First Years