Year 9 Musical Theatre

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Year 9 Musical Theatre

Subject Description

Musical Theatre is one of the most popular of all stage productions, with shows like The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast packing theatres from Broadway to the West End. Its popularity comes from its unique combination of singing, spoken dialogue, acting and dance. In this subject, students engage with musical theatre performances and participate in a range of workshops to develop their singing and acting skills. Then, working individually or as a member of an ensemble, students rehearse and perform a piece of musical theatre for a live audience at an evening showcase. The Musical Theatre course provides students with the foundations for further study of Music and/or Drama in Year 10 and beyond.

Concept

Strength in Difference.

Structure

Unit 1: Musical Theatre

Collaborate to create a musical theatre performance as a performer (singing, acting, movement)
Use personal experiences and knowledge to develop a character in a Musical Theatre performance
Acting and singing skills for Musical Theatre performance
Make and respond to art works, ideas and practices in different contexts

Exploring and responding: written analysis of performance

Presenting and performing a Musical Theatre item

Assessment

Investigation of the elements of drama and music in a scene from a Musical Theatre work, and a solo or ensemble performance (singing and acting) for a live audience.