This module creates the opportunity for you to participate in a live theatre performance through which you will connect with an audience in a professional environment. The emphasis will be on all cast members to ensure the production reflects professional industry expectations and standards; therefore, you must commit to the rehearsal process whatever role or roles you may be playing. Professional etiquette with reference to ethics and health and safety is a mandatory requirement in order to allow the production to reach potential for all performers.

Throughout the rehearsal and production process you will be required to keep a Rehearsal/Production journal which should record your personal development and key challenges that you encountered. This also provides an opportunity to articulate your experiences on your journey through the creative process, including how your practice has been informed by theoretical understanding and analysis of the subject. It will address the practical considerations you faced in preparing, with others, for the application and commitment to the performance and will demonstrate your understanding and appreciation of the process of mounting a full-scale, theatrical production.This will be the first opportunity to integrate in depth acting, singing and dance from your technique classes.

Through group discussion and workshops, you will be expected to engage in critical reflection allowing for immediate action points to be implemented. These may be informed by peer, tutor and potentially audience feedback. You will also be reflecting on group and individual dynamics, input and authenticity, development and application of character through your performance skills and those of the group.

Strategies in this module place an emphasis on both practical and theoretical work, in order that learning is focussed on building creative and technical skills associated with rehearsing and performing a musical theatre performance and is supported by a knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing and opportunities arising in Musical Theatre in the 21st Century.

To extend the learning that takes place in class your will be expected to engage in independent study outside of timetabled sessions.

1. Rehearse and perform (as cast) in a contemporary musical theatre production within the guidelines of the project and directives of the creative team. Learning

2. Apply relevant musical theatre skills, methodologies and approaches that have been introduced during your level 4 studies to your allocated performance role/s. Application, Enquiry

3. Respond to directorial feedback and demonstrate professional standards of practice during the rehearsal and production processes. Learning

4. Analyse and record your main challenges, responses and development during the rehearsal and production processes via a working Rehearsal/Production journal. Analysis, Refection, Problem solving

Studio Space
Performance Space
CD / USB / iPod Speakers
Internet and IT Access
VLE

Deer, J. and Dal Vera, R. (2008) Acting in Musical Theatre: a comprehensive course. London: Routledge.

Denny, B. (2019) Auditioning for Musical Theatre. Routledge.

Henshall, R. (2012) So You Want to be in Musicals?

Marsden, R (2022) Inside the Rehearsal Room. Metheun

Moore, T. and Bergman, A. (2008) Acting the song: performance skills for the musical theatre. New York: Allworth Press.

Prentki, T. (2020) The Applied Theatre Reader. Routledge.

Journals:
The Stage (Online) London Stage Media Company Ltd.
Theatre Journal (Online). American Theatre Association.

Working with a professional team of creatives you will rehearse and perform a contemporary musical theatre production. This will give you an opportunity to apply the skills and techniques developed during your level 4 studies, work to professional industry standards and perform to a ‘live’ audience.