Musical Theatre 101: Acting Through Song
In this one time class, aspiring singers and Broadway stars of the future will learn what it takes to combine a great singing voice with an equally good acting performance!
Iain B. | Stage, Film & Television Actor
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
When it comes to performing in Musical Theatre, bringing a fully realized character to life through the singing of the song is one of the most important skills you can develop. It’s not enough to just hit the high notes; we’ve got to feel like your character is REAL and is someone to who we, as audience members, can relate! In my class, ‘Acting Through Song’, I will work through various different acting techniques that I have used in my own career as a professional actor in order to get the most out of a singer's performance. Learners will work through the given exercises as a group, allowing time for Q&A breakouts. We will also dedicate a large portion of the class to Learners sharing musical numbers they may already be working on. Be it Broadway classics, Operatic arias, Pop songs, or Disney favorites, there's a story in every lyric and this class will encourage Learners to get the most out of every word!
Learning Goals
- Enhance the Learner’s understanding of building a character.
- Develop the Learner’s a ability to quickly analyze plot through song lyrics
- Give Learners the tools to create a personalized framework for preparing their performance.
- Facilitate Learners to share their singing and acting talents within a supportive and safe classroom environment.
Other Details
Supply List
**IMPORTANT: When ready to share a piece of singing in class, please make sure you have some way of playing a backing track on either a phone or speaker** Ideally, Learners should have access to hardwired internet or a stable WiFi connection when attending class. Make sure you are situated at a table or desk so that we can easily see your face when reading/performing your songs - the less you have to hold or interact with the device you are attending class on, the better! If you are attending class on a TABLET and don't have the ability to bring up multiple windows at the same time, make sure you come prepared with a printed copy of the sheet music for any song you may wish to share. If you are going to be working on a paper copy of the material, make sure you have a pencil and, ideally, a highlighter to hand to make notes. Earbuds or Headphones with a mic are recommended - we want to be able to hear all the wonderful contributions to class on the first go!
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The curriculum has been created by the teacher specifically for use in this class. Students are also encouraged to bring songs to class that they can choose to discuss or perform on the day.
Joined January, 2021
5.0
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
A 2010 graduate of the internationally-acclaimed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, my 10+ years in the acting industry, here in the U.S. and in my native United Kingdom, have seen me appear on world-renowned stages such as the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre as well as Emmy and Oscar-nominated Television and film projects. What I teach in my class is what I practice in my work and so learners can expect to learn tools being used in the profession today!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
1-10 learners per class
