dra2mit introduction to music theatre musicals, music in theatre
INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC THEATRE: MUSICALS, MUSIC IN THEATRE
DRA2MIT
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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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKim Baston
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Learning resources
The Cambridge Companion to the Musical
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorW.A.Everett & P.R Laird eds.
Year2008
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PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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The Soundscape: Our Sonic Environment and the Tuning of the World
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorR.M Schafer
Year1993
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PublisherDESTINY
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The Musical as Drama
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Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorScott McMillin
Year2006
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PublisherPRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS
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