INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEATRE: MUSICALS, MUSIC IN THEATRE
DRA2MIT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is an introduction to music theatre practice and a range of different forms of performance with music. Topics will include the artistic works of music theatre such as Sondheim, the politics of musicals, the use of music in theatre, audience engagement, creating original music. Students will develop two studio presentations from class work and one final performance with the whole class. Students will research and reflect on music theatre through an essay and dramaturgical review.
School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kim Baston
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
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Capstone subject: No
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Learning resources
The Cambridge Companion to the Musical
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: W.A.Everett & P.R Laird eds.
Year: 2008
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Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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The Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the Tuning of the World
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: R.M Schafer
Year: 1993
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Publisher: DESTINY
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The Musical as Drama
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Scott McMillin
Year: 2006
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Publisher: PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
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