DA 250 - Musical Theater: on Stage And Screen

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. FA 110; HUM 150; CM 112 or IN 130 - In this studio and discussion course, the student studies the most popular theatrical genre of the 20th and 21st centuries-the musical. By analyzing scripts, libretti, scores, and production practices, she explores the musical's evolution in terms of form and content. Using performancebased analytic frameworks, she investigates the relationship among spoken text, music, movement, and visual production practices. Through cultural and historical analysis, the student explores how the musical reflects or envisions political, economic, and social realities. She also analyzes how the medium of film has influenced the musical's development. These multidimensional analyses assist the student in making creative physical, vocal, and musical choices to present scenes from musicals in class.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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