SYLLABUS

Musical Theatre I - Literature and Repertoire

Musical Theatre II – 1970-Present

Musical Theatre III - Dance and Performance

Musical Theatre IV - Career Readiness

 

Ms. Alexander

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Course Description
and Objectives:

Musical Theatre focuses on the technical and performance aspects of acting, singing, and dancing as one discipline rather than three separate.  Students will work on their technique in order to hone their craft; analyze scripts, scores and performances; and understand and appreciate the various eras of the American Musical Theatre.  

 

Course Requirements:

• Consistent attendance
• Respectful attitude towards instructors and classmates
• Participation at performance level
• Completion of assignments both written and performed

 

Appearance:

Students are required to enter class and check in with Ms. Alexander each day in full uniform (B’s and ID’s).   On dance days, students must check in before proceeding to the changing room and change back into uniform upon leaving at the end of class.  Students should expect to dance or do some level of movement (musical staging) EVERYDAY.

 

Appropriate attire for class:

• Clothing should never obscure the line of the body (t-shirt or leotard, leggings preferred; no baggy sweaters, sweatpants, mini skirts, etc.)
• MT Classes optional: black or tan jazz shoes 
• MT 3 ladies optional: black or tan character shoes
• Long hair should always be pulled back into a ponytail (bring extra hair ties)
• All jewelry should be removed
• No gum, food, or drinks (except water bottles with a top) 

• NO JEANS, TIGHT PANTS, SHORT SHORTS, BAGGY SWEATS, TANK TOPS, or HATS.

 

Materials needed for class:

• Chromebook
• Single subject notebook (teacher provided)
• 3 ring binder with sheet protectors (MT Levels 2-4)
• Appropriate clothing, hair and shoes (see attire list above)
• Water bottle (please fill before class begins)

 

*TURN ALL CELL PHONES OFF DURING CLASS. UNLESS CLEARLY INSTRUCTED, NO PHONES ARE TO BE VISIBLE IN CLASS*


 

GRADING POLICY:

Participation/Classwork: 60%

Homework: 20%

Practical and Written Exams:  15%

Practical and Written Quizzes:  5%

 

**Late homework, projects or papers (not turned in by the end of the school day) will have 10 points deducted for every day late. Tests (written or movement) missed due to absence must be made up within 5 days.

 

PARTICIPATION/PREPAREDNESS:

Participation is worth 60% of your grade.  There are no exceptions for not participating. If a student does not participate for a medical reason, a note is required. 

 

Students will be assessed weekly on the following (√+ = 100%, √ = 70%, √- = 0%):

 

• Attendance/Promptness
• Behavior In Class/Attitude
• Concentration

• Participation at performance level

• Completion of assignments both written and performed

 

 

Mandatory Assignments for Successful Completion of Course:

 

• Participation in BHS Drama Society productions (onstage, backstage, design, front of house); this is mandatory for Honors MT Majors and highly encouraged for all students.
• Two Theatre Reviews
• Cake Day (during and after school; June date TBD)

 

 

**Please make an effort to use the bathroom and get water before class begins as leaving in and out of class is discouraged with the exception of health issues and emergencies.

 

 

 

 

Learn something new and grow EVERY DAY.

Take this time to focus yourself as an artist and a “student of life”.

Become the caliber of student YOU admire.

Become the caliber of professional YOU admire.

Become the caliber of person YOU admire.

Don’t envy a good performer, BE ONE.