THEA 138 - Musical Theatre History

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

The study of the history and styles of the American Musical and its hybrids through the use of texts, musical recordings, video, television, film and archival footage. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Place the works of Musical Theatre repertoire in historical and stylistic context. (2) Increase the understanding of the collaborative process among all artists, including Actor, Director, Choreographer, Scene Designer, Lighting Designer, Costume designer through the observation of musical performance. (3) Identify the works of different composers, lyricists, librettists, directors and choreographers from the American Musical Theatre Repertoire and its hybrids.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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