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1. Develop a repertoire of prepared songs from the broad canon of music theatre, pop, rock, R&B, jazz etc. for audition purposes to a professional standard;
2. Demonstrate a synthesis of voice, body and mind in a complete musical performance with an authentic sense of individual expression and creativity;
3. Demonstrate a developing connection to text and the nuances of language and meaning;
4. Create sophisticated and layered characterisations that deliver dramatic complexity with ease and simplicity.
5. Demonstrate a strong ability to select appropriate repertoire for auditions.

• Harvard, Paul Acting Through Song: Techniques and Exercises for Musical Theatre Actors. Nick Hern Books Limited, 2013
• Deer, Joe and Dal Vera, Rocco. Acting in Musical Theatre, 2^nd Edition. New York: Routledge, 2016.
• Sanders, Sheri. Rock the Audition: How to Prepare for and Get Cast in Rock Musicals, 2^nd Edition. Hal Leonard Books, 2019
• Kayes, Gillyanne and Fisher, Jeremy. Successful Singing Auditions. Methuen Drama; 1st edition
• Berry, Cicely. The Actor and the Text, Revised edition. Minnesota: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2000.
• Rodenburg, Patsy. The Actor Speaks. New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 2002.
• Taylor, Millie and Symonds, Dominic. Studying Musical Theatre, Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave, 2014.
• Kenrick, John. Musical Theatre, A History. London: Boomsbury Academic, 2010.
• Green, Stanley. Revised and updated Ginell, Cary. Broadway Musicals, Show-by-Show: Eighth Edition. Minnesota: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, 2014.

All recommended readings are listed in each course module through MyUni.

Course documents, including the Course Profile and assignments will be available on MyUni.

All music theatre students must undertake the Music Theatre Portfolio course in the final year of the degree. It is a skills-based practical course focussed on the audition technique, voice production and the creation of a portfolio of repertoire. All classes are workshop style where attendance is critical for skills development.

1 x 2 hour workshop each week

In addition to the listed contact hours per week, It is anticipated that students would spend 4 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.

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

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/