A full performance that is the culmination of a continuous assessment of your individual input into the rehearsal process, and your ability to faithfully reproduce for the stage the characterisation created throughout the rehearsal process. This also includes your working relationships / teamwork with the production Director, Choreographer and fellow cast members, and your ability to reflect and critically evaluate your role as part of the team(s). (LO 1 - 4. 100%)

Formative assessment
Sharing of areas of research as required for the project in group discussions, showing skills of evaluation and the ability to navigate through the challenges of working as part of a team in order to ensure the success of your production

In this module you will develop the skills of the performer within the Musical Theatre genre, paying particular attention to combining all three disciplines of acting, singing and dancing (working as a 'triple threat' performer) in front of a typically live paying audience, in a full scale production of a chosen musical piece.

Irrespective of the size of your `role', you will be expected to commit to the rehearsal process and performance(s) in a manner reflective of the industry standards and practices.

You will be continually assessed on your process and performance throughout the entire rehearsal period and on your performance application throughout the run of the performance(s).

Your ability to work in a conscientious, supportive, committed manner - embracing etiquette, dedication, focus, research and ability to take direction / advice - will all be considered, together with the ability to faithfully reproduce for the stage the performance role that has been created, explored and delivered in the rehearsal process.

You will demonstrate evaluation of the rehearsal process through your response in group discussions, showing your ability to take responsibility for your participation in the project / production (the audition process). You will reflect on the journey through the creative process and must address the practical considerations you face in preparing, with others, for the application and commitment to the performance, as well as the challenges of working on the selected production material (theory into practice). Alongside this, you will provide evidence of extensive research and share this will peers and other team members, to demonstrate your understanding and appreciation of the process of mounting a full length, theatrical production.

14 x 3 hour sessions

All aspects of the module will be facilitated through workshops, rehearsals and performance, tutorials, group critique, problem solving exercises and practical participation in the rehearsal and performance of a full length piece of Musical Theatre.

Dance Studio & Black Box Acting Space
Lichfield Garrick Theatre (Studio Performance Space)
STEPS /Blackboard
DV Cameras
CD / USB / iPod Boom Box
Internet and IT Access
Hired or purchased rehearsal materials (libretti and vocal scores)
Digital Piano
Assorted Costumes / Props

Cramer L. (2013) Creating Musical Theatre: Methuen Drama
Green K., & Green S. (2011) Broadway Musicals Show by Show: Hal Leonard Corporation
Hischak T. (2008) The Oxford Companion To The American Musical: Theatre, Film And Television: OUP USA
Mordden E. (2013) Anything Goes - A History of American Musical Theatre: OUP USA
Rutherford N. (2012) Musical Theatre Auditions and Casting: Methuen Drama
Stein M. (1998) Broadway Babies Say Goodnight: Musicals Then and Now: Faber & Faber
Strouse C., & Silver F. (1988) Auditioning For The Musical Theatre: Penguin Books
Wolf S. (2011) Changed For Good: A Feminist History Of The Broadway Musical: OUP USA