Opera A story that is completely sung Play A story that has only spoken words Musical A story that has both spoken words and singing Where is Musical Theater Today musical theater is centered in the theater district of New York City along a street called ID: 1018113
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1. A story line with songs
2. Forms of TheaterOpera- A story that is completely sung.Play- A story that has only spoken words.Musical - A story that has both spoken words and singing.
3. Where is Musical Theater?Today, musical theater is centered in the “theater district” of New York City, along a street called “Broadway”.
4. Types of Voices used in a MusicalFemaleMaleSopranoHighestTenorMezzoMiddleBaritoneAltoLowestBass
5. People involved in the creation of a musicalProducer– the main person in charge from developing the beginning idea to hiring everyone else.Composer– someone who writes the music.Lyricist– someone who writes the words to the music.Arranger- someone who takes a piece of music and organizes it, or lays it out, for the instrumentals and singers.Conductor- someone who leads all of the musicians during the performance.
6. Wait…there’s moreChoreographer- someone who teaches the performers all the dances in the show.Director- someone who directs all the drama in the performanceStage Manager- someone who manages everything about the stage.Scenic Designer- someone who designs all the scenery for the production.
7. And there’s more…Light Designer- someone who creates all the lighting throughout the performance.Costume Designer- someone who designs all the clothing the cast wears.Pyro technician- someone who is in charge of any special effects such as fireProp Manager- someone who takes care of all the objects used in the performance.
8. Here is some musical Vocabulary:Duet- When two people sing together.Trio- When three people sing together.Choreography- A dance routine.Prop- An object used in a scene.Overture- An instrumental piece of music played before the show begins.Entr’act-The instrumental music played in between the acts of the show.Prologue- Introductory lines spoken before the musical begins.
9. Basic Structure of most MusicalsOverture- Instrumental introduction before the show begins. (Preview)Act I (containing scenes)Intermission (10-20 minutes)Act II (containing scenes)Curtain Call (characters take their bows)Instrumental Exit music
10. Here are some reasons why music might be used in the story:Introduce a character The JetsCarry the story line RumbleEntertainment Officer Krumpke
11. Some Popular Musicals….Broadway musical montageWicked MontageShrek the Musical MontageAddams Family Musical MontageAnnie Musical Montage