COURSE OUTLINE

Rehearsal Practicums

Rehearsal 1 (1st or 2nd term) - Theatre History Project
Please see Theatre History description.

Rehearsal 1 (1st or 2nd term) - Musical Theatre History Project
This course will cover chorus fundamentals (i.e. learning to work together, retain spacing, awareness of body line and vocal qualities) while learning choreographed pieces to give an overview of 20th century musical theatre styles.

Rehearsal 2 (3rd or 4th term) - Classical Project
Introduction to Shakespeare. This half-year course will introduce the actor to particular challenges and joys of performing Shakespeare, and will include detailed work on sonnets, monologues and scenes.

Rehearsal 2 (3rd or 4th term) - Cabaret Project
Using the collaborative efforts of the second study session students, director/choreographer and musical director we will showcase the students' talents both individually and as a group.

1st - 4th term: It is the process that counts, rather than a showcase of final product.

Third Study Period Productions
Third study period students will be involved in three mounted productions for the general public. Casting directors and agents will be invited.
Please note: Casting will be determined by the director in much the same way as in the profession, usually through an audition. In the final analysis, emphasis is on showcasing the strengths of the students. In other words, there is no guarantee that everyone will have a lead role.

Contemporary Production
Generally focusing on a realistic play (1945-2000) emphasizing relationships in a naturalistic and/or realistic genre.

Book Musical Production
With an emphasis on singing and dancing from a specific book musical from a chosen period; anywhere from as early as Showboat to as current as Rent.