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Musical Theatre Audition Techniques: How to Master the Art of Auditioning
Playhouse Studio by Amber Voeller
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4.9
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In this course students will learn how to apply acting techniques in musical theatre songs. This is for Musical Theatre Students who want to improve their auditioning skills and prepare for Community, Professional or College Auditions.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
The art of Musical Theatre is being able to portray story and emotion through song. This is an excellent course for intermediate students with musical theatre, singing, or acting experience and previous students of Ms. Amber's Playhouse Studio classes. In this 12-week course students will learn about Audition PPortfolio character analysis and how to perform Musical Theatre songs! Students will leave the course with -7 New Audition Songs -History of Musical Theatre -How to apply Character...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Syllabus DayTalk about course expectations, get to know each other as a class. Learn about what is means to be a Musical Theatre ActorWeek 2Lesson 2Acting Through SongEach student will bring an audition song that they have performed in the past and we learn how to apply Character Analysis to all of our materialsWeek 3Lesson 3Ballads, Patters, Character Songs and moreWe will talk about the different styles and genres one should have in their audition books for Musical Theatre. Listen to examples and think about how we can apply this to our books.Week 4Lesson 4Golden Age/Neo-Classical Musical TheatreBrief history lesson of Neo-Classical Musical Theatre. Listen to and list off Golden Age Musicals for students to choose from. Apply character work to 2 new audition songsWeek 5Lesson 5Audition LabStudents will take turns singing their audition songs chosen and will be given feedback on their performancesWeek 6Lesson 6Contemporary Musical TheatreBrief history lesson of Contemporary Musical Theatre. Listen to and list Contemporary Musicals for students to choose from. Apply character work to 2 new audition songsWeek 7Lesson 7Audition LabStudents will take turns singing their audition songs chosen and will be given feedback on their performancesWeek 8Lesson 8Pop/Rock Musical TheatreBrief history lesson of Current Pop/Rock Musical Theatre. Listen to and list Pop/Rock Musicals for students to choose from. Apply character work to 2 new audition songsWeek 9Lesson 9Audition LabStudents will take turns singing their audition songs chosen and will be given feedback on their performancesWeek 10Lesson 10Resume and HeadshotsLearn about why we have Resume and Headshots and how to format them for Musical Theatre for Community Theatre, Professional Theatre and College AuditionsWeek 11Lesson 11Fun SongEveryone chooses a modern song that they think represents them the best and applies character analysis techniques.Week 12Lesson 12SHOW CASEStudents will perform 2 contrasting Audition pieces for the class from the 7 songs they have prepared throughout the course!
- In this 4 session course students will learn about singing anatomy, character analysis and how to perform Musical Theatre songs! We will first start off with singing anatomy and vocal warm-ups to understand how to sing fully on our voice.
With my BA in Theatre Performance from Huntington University and my 5 years of freelance teaching I have gained the skills to teach students these different art forms in multiple situations and adaptations.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: includedDetails: Choosing Songs based on genre Practicing Songs Before Audition LabsAssessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will be assessed by: OBSERVATION: -Are they memorized? -Did they make changes after being given notes? FEEDBACK: -Students will receive notes as a whole -Students will receive notes individually -If I have notes for a student that might be embarrassing I will send them privately (i.e. Sarah, you keep starting on the left every time....)
This class is designed for musical theatre students who want to improve their auditioning skills for musicals or college auditions.
Notebook dedicated to this class. Pencil Water Print off Sheet Music files when provided Nothing will need to be purchased for this course. Students need access to Youtube outside of class. Students need to have the capability to video record (i.e phone, laptop, tablet, camera)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Students might be singing songs from shows with mature themes. Students should always bring water to maintain proper vocal care.
Price of class covers cost for sheet music to be provided. Nothing will need to be purchased for this course. Students need access to Youtube outside of class. Students need to have the capability to video record (i.e phone, laptop, tablet, camera)
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Playhouse Studio l.l.c. is an Online Theatre Studio founded by Ms. Amber (Amber Voeller). Playhouse Studio is for aspiring artists to discover their love for singing and acting in the comfort of their own homes! We are passionate about creating a...
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Group Class
$35
weekly or $420 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
7-18 learners per class
