Overview
Working with a team of teacher/ specialists, students explore the distinctive challenges of the musical theatre genre through survey work with songs, characterizations, vocal work and choreography. Works-inprogress from the 3-week session are presented in a showcase performance with limited technical support.
Details
This program includes acting technique class, vocal ensemble studio work and movement ensemble studio work.
Audition Requirements
- Two 16-bar excerpts from two different songs from standard musical theatre repertoire with piano accompaniment. One excerpt should be from an up-tempo song, and one should come from a ballad or slow song.
- Prepare one monologue (from a published play) of your choice. No longer than three minutes.
- Applicants with dance experience should include a one-minute sample of movement or dance, representative of skill-level (include pirouettes, jumps and any type of acrobatic movements).
- Record the above requirements on a standard full-size VHS tape (US format) or DVD (preferred).
- Submit the audition and label the recording and its casing with the applicant's full name, presented repertoire and the program notation "H.S. Musical Theatre Production" or "H.S. Musical Theatre Workshop."
