Musical Behind the Scenes: Wicked
With the much anticipated movies coming up - let's learn ALL about Wicked, from its creation to the backstage and design elements!
Emily Lafferty
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(469)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to my series: Musicals Behind the Scenes! A collection of one-time classes focused on the design and backstage elements that make our favorite musicals so amazing! In this one-time class we will take an in-depth look at the new hit Broadway musical "Wicked". This class is designed to be an in-depth look at the behind the scenes aspects of the musical, which is great for learners whether they have seen this show or not! If they have seen it - I encourage students to contribute based on what they have seen themselves. If they have not seen the show this class will introduce them to the basic plot and explore the design elements to help them appreciate the set and costumes before seeing the show. In this one-time class students will get an in-depth look at the hit musical "Wicked". We will talk about the history of the show including the inspiration behind the story. We will touch on "The Wizard of Oz" and compare and contrast the two. Students will be lead through discussion on costume, hair, makeup and set design for the show. Students will leave class with a rich new understanding of not just storyline but all of the design aspects that go into making this show a continued success! The class will be presented with informational slides, watching clips of the show and interviews with designers and actors involved in the production. Discussion and questions are encouraged!
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Joined August, 2023
4.8
469reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi There!
I am a passionate theatre educator, currently working as a theatre director, stage manager and online instructor here on Outschool!
I have my Bachelors degree in Theatre and my Masters degree in Drama Education.
I have worked in a variety of amazing and interesting jobs including touring as the assistant stage manager with a theatre company across Switzerland! For 3 years I was the Theatre Department director of a high school, teaching all the theatre courses and directing the plays, musicals and summer camp shows. I also have spent time working for children's theatre companies as an outreach director for underserved schools. For the past few years though I have found a love for teaching about the wonderful world of theatre, online. I love working with young people in theatre and helping them find their creative voice.
My courses range from fun deep dives into favorite musicals, to readers theatre clubs.
All of my classes are inclusive, fun and have a "we are all family" feel. Everyone is welcome, everyone's thoughts matter, and I invite each learner to bring their passions and authentic selves to my online classroom. My goal is to always create a space of belonging for everyone who enrolls.
Policies*
Late arrival/missed classes/recordings:
Classes with 2+ students enrolled:
Once at least one student has arrived in the classroom I will begin class. In the event that no students enter the classroom I will wait 10 minutes before closing the classroom. Please let me know if you are running late so I know to wait longer for you! If a student misses a class that ran with multiple students you can always reach out to request the video recording. Please request this via message to me. The "request recording" button does not actually go to the teachers, so I won't know you requested it.
Please note if you miss 3 ongoing classes in a row, Outschool automatically withdraws you from the class.
Classes with 1 student:
For one-time classes (such as my "working in theatre" or "Musical Theatre Hits" courses) I will sometimes run a class even with just 1 student. For these classes I will wait 10 minutes and then will close the classroom if the student does not arrive. No class will be recorded. Please let me know if you are running late so I know to wait longer if needed! If you miss a class that had only your student enrolled I cannot accommodate transfers.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 66 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
