Musical Theatre Challenge 1 : Performers Challenge Time – 1st week of college ‘ Audition Time’ Students are to : 1: Research and choose 1 contemporary monologue (post 1960) – this can be from a stage play – film 2. Research and chosen 1 solo song from a musical of their choice – Eg ‘ good morning Baltimore from Hair spray / Bring him home from Les Miserables / You’ll be back from Hamilton. (please note) you can use backing tracks to rehearse , but you will needed acquire sheet music for the September performance as you will be accompanied by a pianist. (Any issues with sheet music contact Mr Watkins) 3. Rehearse and develop key character traits from each performance. 4. Perform songs the first week of college in September. Good luck Challenge 2 Musical theatre styles - Students using the internet as a research tool – students create a PowerPoint presentation exploring the following styles with the musical theatre genre. This will be explored in September. book musical revue musical jukebox musical concept musical rock/pop musical musical for film naturalistic Sung through Rock opera epic legit jazz street dance. For each style students will answer the following questions ( Slide 1 – Back ground – introduction of the style Slide 2 – How this style evolved and transformed Slide 3 – Technical conventions that are unique for that specific style Slide 4 –Key Musicals that are related to this styles Slide 5- Key composers and lyrists to this style eg Andrew Lyodd wedbber Slide 5 - cultural, social and historical influences Slide 6 - economic and political factors Specification link - https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/btec-nat- performing-arts-practice.html Basic Source of Information Improvisatio n https://learnimprov.com/exercises/ https://www.thoughtco.com/drama-activities-for-the-classroom-2712990 http://dramatoolkit.co.uk/drama-games/category/improvisation https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/class/meisner_stage_2_improvisation_relations hips_0 https://hooplaimpro.blogspot.com/2012/03/meisner-for-improvisers.html https://actinginlondon.co.uk/exercises-improve-acting-skills/ https://methodactingforme.com/improve-improvisation-in-drama/ https://dramaresource.com/forum-theatre/ https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/curriculum/key-learning- areas/creative-arts/stages-4-and-5/drama/boal-forum-theatre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzp7dOL5B2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3TsyT_EDBc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU4QgsqaXCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcLcXeXJVDU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qZKnPmqD84 Acti Source of Information ng thr oug h son g https://actingcoachscotland.co.uk/blog/acting-through-song-help-acting-singers-or- singing-actors/ https://www.vocaltips.net/vocal-techniques-for-beginners/ http://www.vocalist.org.uk/vocal_techniques.html https://www.singbetter.net/breathing-techniques-for-singing.html https://www.vocalskills.co.uk/Estill-Voice-Training.html https://www.vocalskills.co.uk/Musical-theatre-singing-lessons.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/sing/learning/warmingup.shtml https://ramseyvoice.com/warm-up/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTGSbcEiMN0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ans0gkyEik https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITpooJJ6nvI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvIEpmgC4SU https://vimeo.com/ondemand/actingthroughsong/400188840 https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=acting+through+song&docid=608014845984377 655&mid=4FFFCA14C5C9F251E3024FFFCA14C5C9F251E302&view=detail&FORM=VIRE https://ramseyvoice.com/warm-up/ Voice for the actor Source of Information http://thesingingvoice.com/about/vocal-health https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/working-retired- musicians/vocal-health http://www.vocalist.org.uk/vocal_health.html https://www.voicescienceworks.org/vocal-health.html http://www.singingforaliving.com/articles/vocal-health- tips/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_9E7piVyeQ Devising Source of Information https://dramaresource.com/devising-theatre/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture-professionals- network/2014/dec/16/devised-theatre-ten-tips-collaboration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47QhuLMLDL8 http://www.complicite.org/company.php https://www.thepaperbirds.com/ https://thisstage.la/2019/11/devised-theatre/ https://www.dramaworks.co.uk/files/dramaworks-extract- exploring-kneehigh.pdf https://www.kneehigh.co.uk/ https://www.motionhouse.co.uk/ https://www.highlysprungperformance.co.uk/ https://www.dv8.co.uk/ https://prezi.com/r4gtqpmt6w79/10-frantic-assembly-techniques/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL-fg4V-br4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUqZPfGIX6U https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4H5ghTVSW2Z7_xcIMVJsgA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnS8BedfdJrbJcmhydeF3Rg https://www.youtube.com/user/DV8PhysicalTheatre Theatre for Children Source of Information http://www.tonisant.com/aitg/Theatre_in_Education/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zsbjn39/revision/1 https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/theatre-in- education-tie-childrens-theatre-6019282 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOLhlQhFFKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp01WWN5eR0 Musical theatre performance Source of Information https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z27fyrd/revision/1 http://www.musiclinedirect.com/blog/a-brief-history-of- stage-musicals/ https://www.musicals101.com/stagecap.htm https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/musical-theatre- history Auditions for actors Source of Information https://monologueblogger.com/10-best-audition-monologues- for-actors/ https://www.artsonthemove.co.uk/youth-theatre/speeches-for- young-actors.php https://www.dummies.com/art-center/performing- arts/acting/auditioning-for-an-acting-role-what-to-expect/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul_wE953yPQ https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=beyoncelogues .