PPT-MUSICAL THEATRE

A History Forward by John Kenrick Lets start at the very beginning Did Broadways GOLDEN AGE end in the 1950s 60s OR Is the theatre itself an art form of the now January 12 . Chapter 9 . from . Learning About Dance. textbook by Nora . Ambrosio. History of Jazz. Origins of jazz can be traced back to Africa. In the 1600’s slaves were brought from Africa to America. The slaves continued to dance and drum on the plantations. There exist similarities between the theatres and amphitheatres of ancient Rome/Italy. They were constructed out of the same material, Roman concrete, and provided a place for the public to go and see numerous events throughout the Empire. However, they are two entirely different structures, with specific layouts that lend to the different events they held. Amphitheatres did not need superior acoustics, unlike those provided by the structure of a Roman theatre. While amphitheatres would feature races and gladiatorial events, theatres hosted events such as plays, pantomimes, choral events, and orations. Their design, with its . A Brief History – Part 1 . Early Influences. Early Influences - . English ballad opera.  . The Beggar’s Opera. . – 1728; . Flora. – 1735 . No historical scenery . or. costumes. Spoken . play with preexisting popular songs amid . Norwegian . . English. Norwegian. . Music Traditions. The first instrumental traditional music in Norway was called . Slatt. . . The Folk songs were passed down through generations using oral transmission . A HISTORY. CHAPTER TWO. CONTINENTAL OPERA (1840-1900). “TYPICAL OF FRANCE”. According to the French, everything of value in western culture originated in France. What is the truth? Drama and cuisine were first cultivated in Greece. TH 497 - Musical Theatre. 'The most successful, influential and powerful producer of our time' - . The New York Times. . . CAMERON. . MACKINTOSH. For over 45 years Cameron Mackintosh has been producing more musicals than anyone else in history, including the three longest running musicals of all time, . A Brief History – Part 1 . Early Influences. What is Musical Theatre?. mu·si·cal. . the·a·ter. . noun: musical theatre is a genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential . part. What is Musical theatre? . Musical theatre is theatre that utilizes singing, acting, and dancing to tell a story. A Brief History of Musicals. History of Musicals: The beginning. Music has been used in onstage performances throughout the years – Greek theatre, medieval theatre, Tudor theatre, and Elizabethan theatre all saw the use of music and/or dance in some form to entertain audiences. Early Influences. What is Musical Theatre?. mu·si·cal. . the·a·ter. . noun: musical theatre is a genre of drama in which singing and dancing play an essential part. It is an American creation. 1800-1915. American theatre. - starting to develop its own flavor. - up to this time borrowed from English . theatre. - early drama sparse. - the church controlled events. - theatre was viewed as sinful. Musical Form Please take handout I. Musical Form (5 Variations on a Theme) B. Form as musical architecture A. Form as balance of unity/variety I. Musical Form (5 Variations on a Theme) B. Form as musical architecture What is the relationship between a society, a culture or a historical time period and its Theatre?. In what ways can Theatre reflect life?. What are some ways to tell from which historical time period a play originates?. Performing Arts Scholarship Program Rules and Guidelines Vocal , Acting, Dance Deadline to submit application: Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Late or incomplete applications will not be consid institution in anyprevious yearNoTesting PlanNo I prefer to apply test optional