Musical Theatre Club
A Musical Club for those who love to talk about musicals and learn more about the design involved theater!
Emily Lafferty
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(468)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This is an ongoing club-style class discussing a new musical each week. This class will focus on the design and behind the scenes aspects of each show with ample time for students to get to know each other and discuss their love of theatre and current events in theatre. We will begin class with an introduction to the musical of the week with the storyline and creators of each show. We will discuss fun facts and highlight the most interesting design aspects of the show. Most of the class will be open to allow for discussion from the learners. I use slides to present written and visual information to learners, including photos of design work to facilitate discussion. We will watch a trailer for the musical and watch interviews with designers and actors from popular productions. Discussion is encouraged! This is an ongoing class, meaning once you register you are automatically charged weekly unless you stop enrollment. *You can jump in any week you see a musical you like and then unsubscribe before Sunday!* Our line up for upcoming Musicals: Week of January 14: Hamilton Week of Jan 21 : Wicked Week of Jan 28: Cinderella Week of Feb 4: Mean Girls (Plus a little about Heathers) Week of Feb 11: Hadestown Week of Feb 18: & Juliet Week of Feb 25: Beetlejuice Got an idea of a musical you would LOVE to study? Message me! Once the class starts our schedule is subject to change based on learner requests!
Learning Goals
In an hour students will get a complete rundown on a musical, including storyline, writers and design!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In musical theatre there are often topics that are discussed that are mature or sensitive in nature. I always keep the discussion in the class appropriate in terms of language and mature topics but I do allow students to discuss their thoughts and feelings. If you are concerned about any musicals or topics covered please feel free to reach out to me.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2023
4.8
468reviews
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 Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
60 min
Completed by 67 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-10 learners per class
