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1. Demonstrate comprehension of protocol, chain-of-command and etiquette in a professional rehearsal context;
2. Identify what is required to be a reliable, collaborative and valuable cast member in a musical theatre production;
3. Learn and retain dialogue, harmonies, staging and choreography between rehearsal periods;
4. Integrate all skillsets from other modules into a performance;
5. Appreciate and position aspects of musical theatre in a historical context;
6. Define the commitment and discipline required of the professional actor and apply teamwork as part of a collaborative creative ensemble;
7. Demonstrate a sound understanding of vocal health and care, and keys to maintaining optimal function;
8. Demonstrate positive self-awareness and the ability to self-regulate and maintain their vocal instrument;
9. Have an improved ability to identify technical problems in singing and possible solutions;
10. Have an improved ability to articulate and discuss factors in aspects of musical theatre performance, including voice production, song analysis, coaching and musical directing.

All required readings are available through MyUni. Additional resources will be made available through the library or distributed in class.

• Alyson McLamore, Musical Theatre: An Appreciation (Routledge, 2016)
• John Kenrick, Musical Theatre: A History (Bloomsbury, 2017)
• Barone, OR & Tellis, CM, 2016, Your voice is your business: The science and art of communication, 2nd edn, Plural Publishing Inc, San Diego, California.
• Gates, Rachael, Forrest, L.Arick and Obert, Kerrie. The Owner’s Manual to the Voice – A Guide for Singers and Other Professional Voice Users. Oxford University Press, 2013
• Thomas, J. Script Analysis for Actors, Directors, and Designers. Focal Press. 2014. pp xxxi-xli. “Reading Plays”
• Knowles, R. How Theatre Means. Palgrave. 2014. pp 174-186 “Representation and Recognition” and “The world of the play.”
• Knopf, R. Script Analysis for Theatre. Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. 2017. 15-16 (The World of the Play)
• Knopf, R. Script Analysis for Theatre. Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. 2017. pp 149-154 (Action Verbs)
• Knopf, R. Script Analysis for Theatre. Bloomsbury Methuen Drama. 2017. pp 145-148 (Blueprint)
• Joe Deer and Rocco Dal Vera, Acting in Musical Theatre: A Comprehensive Course 2nd Edition (Routledge, 2015)
• Paul Harvard, Acting Through Song: Techniques and Exercises for Musical Theatre Actors (Nick Hern Bookes, 2014)

All tutorials will be delivered in person, but virtual participation is acceptable for all lecture style sessions.

All music theatre students must undertake the Music Theatre Production course. It is both a skills-based practical course focussed on the three areas of acting technique, voice production and dance skills, coupled with the theoretical study in each of these areas. This includes key areas of ENSEMBLE SINGING, SONG REPERTOIRE and participation in a fully staged PRODUCTION. As such, all classes are workshop style where attendance is critical for skills development.

Ensemble Singing: 1 x 1 hour workshop each week
Song Repertoire: 1 x 2 hour workshop each week
Production: 4 x 3 hour workshop each week

In addition to the listed contact hours per week, It is anticipated that students would spend 6-8 hours per week in preparing for workshops, preparing assignments and undertaking required readings.

Students are expected to maintain 100% attendance at all classes. See below for penalties. Independent Practice Students must prepare and practise all repertoire, technical exercises and other material assigned by their lecturers and arrive for each session fully prepared Class Activity All classes are practically based skill development. It is essential for growth and development that there is active participation at each session.

Out of Class Activity Acting and Voice will require students to present to the University community a showing of their semester’s work. These showings usually take place in the final week of classes or in Week 13.

Specific dance wear and rehearsal ‘blacks’ will be quired for all classes. Students will be given this information prior to the first class with clear instructions and guidelines.

All warm up sessions are compulsory.

Participation: Active and positive participation in 100% of workshops is expected.

Students will need to seek approval from the Head of Music Theatre for any absence. This process is clearly explained in the Music Theatre Handbook in MyUni.

ALL MUSIC THEATRE ASSESSMENTS INCUR A 10% PER DAY PENALTY FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS. Extensions are only granted prior to the assessment due date.

Late assignment policy: Extensions are only granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. Assessed work that is submitted late (after the due date and time) will not be examined for assessment or feedback. In the case of illness this will require a medical certificate, and in the case of personal (non-medical) circumstances you will need a letter of support from a University Student Counsellor. For further information please refer to the following website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/