Musical Theatre: Review Like a Pro!
This 6-week program allows students to watch, ponder, discuss and interrogate musical theatre. Students will watch a new show weekly (online and before each session) and will learn to identify, explore and discuss key theatrical elements.
What's included
6 live meetings
9 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
2-4 hours per week. Students will be required to watch an online recording of a professional musical production prior to attending the class.Progress Report
includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
Each week will feature a new musical that the group will discuss as a group in the 90-minute session. Each musical will offer opportunities to explore different areas of interest and may include: -acting -direction -casting and casting choices -technical aspects including sound and lighting -set design -costume design -story / themes After discussing the selected areas as a group, students will also have an opportunity to share other observations on theatrical aspects or themes. Each student will be encouraged to share their ideas, to agree, disagree and / or offer their unique perspective. Art is open to interpretation and it is great to hear everyone's analysis of the show. Equally, if student's prefer to listen only (or submit their ideas in writing to be shared with the class or just share with the teacher) this is fine too.
Learning Goals
Watch and analyze theatre for several theatrical elementsDiscuss and share ideas and opinions on theatrical art
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Fame
We start our program with a classic dance musical from the 1980s - "Fame"! This is a West End production of this famous musical based in a competitive New York Performing Arts Academy. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Into the Woods
In our second week we watch a live version of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods". It will be great to compare this version with the film version starring Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt and James Corden from 2014. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Little Women The Musical
This 2022 musical is new to Broadway HD and is based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic book "Little Women". For those who have read the book or seen the movie, we can make some interesting comparisons. 90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Oklahoma
Even though this production is from 1999 who would want to miss Hugh Jackman (aka Wolverine and The Greatest Showman) starring in the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Oklahoma"? 90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
I am neurodivergent and have many years experience working with neurodivergent learners, including ADHD, Autistic and PDA. I would love to support you / your children with their unique needs. Please let me know how I can accommodate best.
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites required.
Supply List
Students will be required to watch musical theatre performances online. All shows for this program can be found on streaming channel Broadway HD which is available for a monthly or yearly subscription at an additional cost to the student.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
4 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Theatre Arts from University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Master's Degree in Theatre Arts from University of Victoria
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Deakin University
Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from Deakin University
I have taught this class with youth and adults over several years with huge success.
I am fully qualified teacher with accreditation in BC, Canada. I currently teach at the Secondary level in Canadian schools, with online (homeschooling) schools and I also teach theatre / English in the University setting. Reviews
Live Group Course
$125
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
4-12 learners per class
