Musical Theatre Audition Techniques: How to Master the Art of Auditioning
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.
Playhouse Studio by Amber Voeller
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(591)
What's included
12 live meetings
12 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Choosing Songs based on genre Practicing Songs Before Audition LabsAssessment
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....)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 Work to Musical Theatre Characters -Brand new confidence to for upcoming Musical Theatre Auditions WARNING: THE STUDENTS WILL NEED THEIR CAMERAS ON AND WILL HAVE TO SING IN FRONT OF OTHERS OFTEN!
Learning Goals
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.
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Syllabus Day
Talk about course expectations, get to know each other as a class. Learn about what is means to be a Musical Theatre Actor 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Acting Through Song
Each 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 materials 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Ballads, Patters, Character Songs and more
We 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. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Golden Age/Neo-Classical Musical Theatre
Brief 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 songs 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students might be singing songs from shows with mature themes.
Students should always bring water to maintain proper vocal care.
Pre-Requisites
This class is designed for musical theatre students who want to improve their auditioning skills for musicals or college auditions.
Supply List
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)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
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
4.9
591reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
Live Group Course
$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
