Musical+Theatre


 * Musical Theatre **

Musical Theatre is an elective class that focuses on performing in a musical production. Students will learn the elements of performing and producing a musical production. They will also learn and improve their acting, singing, dancing and performance skills. They have 2 major performances during the year: the Holiday Showcase and the musical which is performed in May. This last year we also had an informal performance with the WMS Advanced Theatre Students. It was held during the fall semester.

When you choose the performance date, be sure to check on state testing dates and EOC exams. The performance date should not be the week before these testing dates. Also, be sure to check the district & campus calendars for other major events already scheduled. You will set the dates for your Technical and Dress rehearsal at the same time, so make sure the HS auditorium is available all day the day before and the day of the first performance. The Technical rehearsal will take place during the school day the day before the first performance. The open dress rehearsal will be that same evening. We usually schedule an all school performance for the Monday or Tuesday after the performances. Check with the administrators before scheduling that.
 * Choosing the date for the May Musical Production **
 * Make sure the date is posted on FHS Auditorium Calendar and Warren Calendar **

Setting up the class
 * Choosing the Musical **
 * Company: Musical Theatre International – Broadway Junior Series
 * Considerations – Musicals that have the flexibility for a large cast;.
 * Funding (cost is usually $1100. for the license and scripts from MTI)
 * Student contract, requirements and signatures (attached)
 * Required rehearsal dates – Choose them early before the last day of school and include them in the Student Contract

<span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">After school rehearsal procedures
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">RUNNING AFTERSCHOOL REHEARSALS **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Snack time – 1st 10 minutes of rehearsal
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students must sign in
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Parents must sign out students when they leave
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students missing more than 4 rehearsals will be taken out of their role and put in the chorus.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">No cell phones during rehearsal.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students must stay in the rehearsal area for the entire rehearsal.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Semester Breakdown **

<span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Students learn 1 song from a musical and simple choreography during the 1st week. Students will perform the song individually for the entire class during the 2nd week of classes. No exceptions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Semester 1 **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">First Assignment/Performance **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Basic skills – acting
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Basic skills – vocal
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Basic skills – dance (dancing skills should be taught and rehearsed each week.)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Individual and Small Group activities, exercises and performance assignments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Chose several songs from various Broadway shows to teach.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Build activities and improvisation exercises around these songs.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Prepare the Showcase to be performed during the December performance.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Perform for area schools to recruit and advertise for our program.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Hand out scripts for spring musical before the December break.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Semester 2 THE MUSICAL IS THE FOCUS FOR THIS SEMESTER. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">AUDITIONS – 2nd & 3rd Weeks of January **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Prepare students for auditions during class rehearsals.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Make vocal tracks available on lab shares.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Choose a judging panel for the callbacks auditions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Post the final results using their audition #


 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">PARENT MEETING **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Prepare the full after-school rehearsal schedule. Include scenes/songs for each day
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">[[file:Mus Th Musical Theatre Student Contract.docx]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Hold a parent meeting in February
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Give out full rehearsal schedule at the parent meeting
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">[[file:Mus Th March 2012 Rehearsal Calendar.docx]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Prepare a who to contact & how for parents. Example below
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Email Mrs. Kelley if a student is absent
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Email Mrs. Corcoran questions about dance rehearsals.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Email Mrs. Kelley costume questions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Etc…….
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Provide an overview of costume ideas
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sign up sheet for volunteers:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Rehearsal Snacks
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Friday Rehearsal Dinner (organize or pick-up)
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Set Construction, paint, strike
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Sew costumes
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Pros
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Performance volunteers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Publicity
 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Programs


 * <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">SPRING MUSICAL PERFORMANCE **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Reserve buses for Technical and Dress rehearsal to take students to FHS.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Send student cast list to the counselor, administrators and teachers several weeks before the scheduled performance.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Schedule a Costume parade for all cast members 1 week before opening night. This assures all students have what they need.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Full Cast Dress rehearsal should be held the Saturday before opening night.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Pass out the [[file:Mus Th Performance Week Schedule.docx]] at the end of the Full Cast Dress Rehearsal.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Set construction moves to FHS on Wednesday before opening night.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Meet with FHS staff (Mr. C and students) to setup light cues, sound, etc..
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Review Thursday/Friday schedule with students on Wednesday.