MTE 3321 Performance in Music Theatre

This performance-oriented course provides a systematic approach to achieving a high level of singing-acting skills. Students also receive training and practice in selecting, preparing and presenting audition material.

Credits

4 sh

Prerequisite

MTE 1000, MUS 1110, and ACT 2221

Course Types

Advanced Studies; Theatre Arts Elective

Course Outcomes

1. Integration of good singing with dramatic intent: singing should embody dramatic action, emotion, and sense of given circumstances.
2. Ability to effectively conceive a song as a dramatic event, with expressive choices supported by intelligent analysis.
3. Integrate Applied Meisner training into solo and duet song performance.
4. Refine the use of the imaginary partner in solo singing performances.
5. Explore and integrate the basics of musical theatre performance skills through the selection, analysis, rehearsal, and presentation of songs and scenes from musicals.
6. Articulate objectives, obstacles, and actions and put them to use in a song.
7. Develop the ability to self-select appropriate and effective song repertoire.