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Writing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will write a musical by adding modern songs to a traditional fairy tale story.

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Choreographing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will choreograph their original musicals by planning and rehearsing the movement for each song.

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Blocking the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will block/stage their original musicals by planning and rehearsing the movement for the dialogue.

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Rehearsing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will rehearse their original musicals, putting finishing touches and memorizing lines, blocking, and movement.

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Performing the Musical

by Annie Dragoo

Students will apply everything they have worked on throughout this unit: writing, choreography, blocking, and rehearsing.

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Evaluating the Performance

by Annie Dragoo

Students will evaluate their performances in their original musicals.

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Introducing Devised Theatre

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we define devised theatre and use a piece of music for students to create their own performance inspired by the music.

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Practicing with Devised Theatre

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we try a different devised theatre technique using a photograph to inspire students to create their own performance.

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Introducing the Musical Theatre Form

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we define musical theatre and spend a little bit of time on the history and structure. Students also receive information on their performance and their independent written projects.

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The Musical Theatre Form

by Laramie Dean

In these two lessons, we begin and continue viewing Singin’ in the Rain. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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Practicing with Devised Theatre; Singin' in the Rain

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, students will finish watching Singin’ in the Rain (if you need additional time) and complete a devising activity based on the film.

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Practicing with Devised Theatre; Sweeney Todd

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, students will present their devising pieces and prepare to watch the next musical, Sweeney Todd.

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Musical Theatre Form; Sweeney Todd

by Laramie Dean

In this lesson, we begin viewing Sweeney Todd. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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Sweeney Todd, Continued

by Laramie Dean

In these two lessons, we continue viewing Sweeney Todd. Students will watch carefully in order to complete the required sections in their study guide.

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