Musical Theatre Performance: The Combination of Acting and Voice
Delve deep into the art of musicals! On this course, you will learn the history of musicals, practical dramatic skills and think critically about the art of song and dance.
Musicals: you either love them or you hate them. Musical theatre has been a staple on both our screens and our stages for over a hundred years, so compared to other performing arts the genre is relatively new! From the birth of musicals, we have seen the genre bend and adapt to the popular culture of the time, resulting in an incredible range of shows - you can find anything from preppy guilty pleasures to abstract fine art. This course is the perfect guide for anyone, for budding actors, directors, writers, follow-spot operators and even audience members.
Course Content
8 LESSONS
8 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Style and Significance: How Musicals Came to Be
60 minutes
Lesson 2
What Is a Musical?
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Plays vs Musicals: the Actor’s Shift
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Breaking Down the Ballad: Studying a Typical Musical Theatre Score
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Acting Through Song
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Difficulty of Conviction: Where Musical Theatre Fails
60 minutes
Lesson 7
From Gilbert & Sullivan to Miranda: Sub-Genres of Musical Theatre
60 minutes
Lesson 8
The Modern Musical: Musical Thearte Trajectory
60 minutes
Key Skills
Developing Singing
Directing
Theatrical Knowledge
Musicality
History
Educator
Ruby L
Drama and Singing Specialist
Ruby is a professional actor and singer, who loves to share her passion and skills, through engaging, and inspiring lessons.
