Exploring the Magic of Musical Theater
Delve into the enchanting world of musical theater, where stories are told through a fusion of songs and spoken words. Learn about the distinctions between opera, plays, and musicals, set against the backdrop of the iconic Broadway district in New York City. Discover the roles of key creatives like producers, composers, and choreographers, as well as the various vocal ranges and technical aspects that bring these performances to life.
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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.
http://typophile.com/files/broadway_sign.jpg Today, musical theater is centered in the theater district of New York City, along a street called Broadway .
Female Soprano Male Tenor Highest Middle Lowest Mezzo Baritone Alto Bass
Producer 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.
Choreographer- someone who teaches the performers all the dances in the show. Director- someone who directs all the drama in the performance Stage Manager- someone who manages everything about the stage. Scenic Designer- someone who designs all the scenery for the production.
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 fire Prop Manager- someone who takes care of all the objects used in the performance.
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.
Overture- 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 http://static.wix.com/media/634746_0d4dc094c878fe027a0dbfa1c6e42949.jpg_srz_980_490_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz
Introduce a character The Jets Carry the story line Rumble Entertainment Officer Krumpke http://www.citizenscall.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Musical-Theater-Gala-1.jpg
Broadway musical montage Wicked Montage Shrek the Musical Montage Addams Family Musical Montage Annie Musical Montage http://www.loraincommunitymusictheater.org/Annie%20for%20website.jpg http://nsfootlights.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/addams-family-musical.jpg
Composer (Music): Leonard Bernstein Lyricist (Words): Stephen Sondheim Setting: New York City in the 1950 s Based on: William Shakespeare s play, Romeo and Juliet
Jets American Gang Leader of the Jets: Riff Has a job & used to be a Jet : Tony Tomboy, wants to be a Jet: Anybodys Sharks Puerto Rican Gang Leader of the Sharks: Bernardo Bernardo s girlfriend: Anita Bernardo s sister: Maria Dating Maria: Chino Adult figures: Owns the candy store (Jet hang out): Doc Prejudiced detective: Lt. Shrank Policeman not too bright: Officer Krumpke
1. What is the real problem with Tony and Maria dating? 2. What does the absence of positive adult figures in West Side Story say about the society it portrays? 3. What is your favorite part of the show? Why?
