DRMA 284 Musical Theatre Performance I • 5 Cr.
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Offers in-depth analysis of, and performance opportunity in, a musical theatre production. All students are cast in the musical. Lecture/lab format. May be repeated for a maximum of 30 credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Outcomes:
After completing this class, students should be able to:
Learning Outcomes: (At the end of this course, students will be able to…) 1. Identify a process of analyzing a specific musical. 2. Know a variety of warm up and rehearsal exercises. 3. Create a character and execute a successful rehearsal process. 4. Understand the processes that are needed to create character with words, songs, music and dance. 5. Perform a role a number of times before an audience. 6. Identify the connection between the words and music and the finished production of a play. 7. Work positively with a director, musical director, choreographer, designers and other actors to responsibly and collaboratively create a unified production.