ASSESSMENT ONE: A SEMINAR PRESENTATION of research and subsequent personal insight relating to two major Musical Theatre practitioners, highlighting how they have influenced, changed and furthered both the genre itself and the student as an actor. (Typically presentations should be 10 minutes + 10 minutes for discussions/questions.) (LO 1 - 2. 60%)

ASSESSMENT TWO: A CASE BASED STUDY that is fully research and applies critical analysis to evaluate the effects of the two chosen Musical Theatre practitioners and how they have influenced further practice. A clear argument should be provided to justify the knowledge applied and the theories explored. The study will contain a final evaluation / conclusion (of both rehearsal and performance) and typically contain a word count of 2,500 words. (LO 3 - 4. 40%)

In this module, you will be introduced to the major practitioners who have influenced the development of Musical Theatre from its initial appearance as a form, to the genre in its contemporary setting.

You will gain an insight as to how and why Musical Theatre continuously evolves and provide extensive research into the individuals who have sought to reimagine the genre be it through music, lyrics, book, choreography or direction.

You will demonstrate your findings in the form of a seminar presentation which singles out two major Musical Theatre practitioners and justifies via a clear and concise argument, how they have furthered both the genre and the Musical Theatre actor.

The written assignment is a case study of two practitioners, enabling you to evaluate and back up the knowledge provided in your seminar. It will highlight why you have chosen your specific practitioners, as well as who they are in terms of their importance and influence upon both the genre and the Musical Theatre actor. To justify your findings, you will provide evidence of extensive research which demonstrates a thorough understanding of how such individuals shaped Musical Theatre into the form we know today.

Combination Dance Studio and Theory Room
STEPS
DV Cameras
CD / USB / iPod Boom Box
Internet and IT Access
Hired or purchased rehearsal materials (libretti and vocal scores)

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

This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including lectures, blended learning, practical sessions, student centred learning activities, directed but independent student learning and small group tutorials.